About the job
At Moonshot, we are committed to centering marginalized communities in our work. We believe that our team should reflect the diversity of society, including minority ethnic individuals, those from working-class backgrounds, women, disabled individuals, and LGBTQIA+ people. We actively encourage applications from individuals with these identities or from other underrepresented communities in our workforce. A diverse team is essential for us to deeply understand the complexities surrounding violent extremism and online harms, enabling us to create more effective solutions.
Important Note: Candidates must successfully complete a police check and additional security clearance checks at an SC level, typically requiring a minimum of three years’ continuous residency in the UK within the past five years.
Role Overview:
Moonshot is in the process of developing a talent pool for OSINT Analysts to support our growing range of research initiatives. This position will focus on the collection and analysis of open-source online data, contributing directly to a specific organized crime project. You will also play a vital role in enhancing our research methodologies and providing strategic insights for our clients.
Your Key Responsibilities:
- Identify, collect, and analyze information from diverse sources, including social media, utilizing our proprietary tools.
- Develop quantitative and qualitative research frameworks to analyze extensive datasets.
- Compose comprehensive analytical reports that present findings in a clear and impactful manner.
- Meet high-pressure reporting deadlines for our clients.
- Deliver findings in person to clients, customizing the presentation to suit their strategic needs.
- Proactively identify challenges in data collection and investigations, proposing viable solutions and enhancing processes.
- Manage extensive databases and conduct regular audits of social media and messaging platforms for project inclusion.
- Conduct in-depth research and analysis on emerging trends and themes.
- Foster and share expertise on online harms throughout the organization.
- Build strong relationships with clients and assist in identifying new project opportunities to support business growth.

