LetsData is looking for a Lead Information Operations Analyst!
The information space is not only a place for communication, but a battleground against digital threats. Are you driven to undermine information operations, counteract threats, and safeguard institutions and organizations? Do you thrive on using cutting-edge AI tools for detecting information influence? Join our rapidly expanding company dedicated to empowering organizations with proactive communication. We deliver actionable, AI-powered insights into the information space, enabling data-driven decision-making to decisively counter malicious information influence.
Format:
Full-time.
Starting Date:
As soon as possible.
Location:
Kyiv, Ukraine (Remote or Hybrid).
While we have a preference for candidates based in Kyiv for this particular role, applications from all locations in the EMEA region are welcome. We believe that talent is not limited by geographical boundaries and value the diverse perspectives a remote setup brings.
About Us:
LetsData is at the forefront of addressing challenges related to InfoOps, specifically coordinated information manipulation, synthetic identities, and impersonations. As we continue to expand, we seek a Lead Analyst who is open-minded, curious, and highly skilled. This individual will be crucial in monitoring, researching, and analyzing the evolving landscape of media discourse and malign information operations across online media and social networks. This position offers significant career growth opportunities, potentially evolving into an executive-level role as the company grows.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Analytical Leadership and Production
- Lead Analytical Output: Drive the production of high-quality, public-facing, and private analytical products, leveraging advanced technology to inform clients about critical developments in the information space.
- Insight Generation: Analyze complex data sets to extract actionable insights, informing both short and long-form analysis and contributing to data-driven decision-making.
- Threat Intelligence: Lead the identification, analysis, and attribution of coordinated information operations (IOs) across major social media platforms.
- Executive Reporting: Develop and deliver executive-ready intelligence products, including comprehensive threat assessments and risk briefings for both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Communicate findings and recommendations.
2. Quality Assurance and Methodology
- Analytical Quality Oversight: Ensure the excellence and rigor of all analytical outputs, such as reports, alerts, and detailed analyses, by maintaining and improving robust quality control processes that meet LetsData’s standards and client expectations.
- Advanced Data Collection: Oversee sophisticated Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) collection, thorough data validation, and enrichment from diverse open sources.
- Methodological Innovation: Develop, refine, and implement advanced methodologies for research, product Research & Development (R&D), and daily analytical operations, ensuring they meet rigorous research standards and client needs.
- TTP Monitoring: Track emerging Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) utilized in influence operations and translate these findings into strategic insights and improvements for internal detection capabilities.
3. Project Management and Stakeholder Engagement
- Project Delivery: Manage project execution to ensure all deliverables are prepared accurately and delivered on time, successfully meeting customer requirements.
- External Representation: Represent LetsData effectively in engagements with senior stakeholders, at public events, and during media appearances.
4. Team Development and Research
- Team Mentorship: Supervise and actively mentor junior analysts, fostering a collaborative, highly productive, and continuously learning work environment.
- Investigation R&D: Research and implement new, cutting-edge investigation tactics and methodologies specifically for the identification of information operations, disinformation, and malicious threat actors.
You Have:
Nice to have skills:
- Data visualization: the ability to communicate complicated insights with graphs and charts.
- Experience with LLMs and other AI/ML tools is a plus.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Competitive compensation and equity package.
- Unlimited vacation and additional days off on your special occasions.
- Unlimited sick leaves to take care of your health.
- Parental leave for those who stay with us for 1+ year.
- Membership at a coworking space.
- Opportunity to participate in the top events of the industry.
LetsData is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel respected and valued. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, religion, belief, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, citizenship, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, legal history, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need any accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at iryna.skasko@letsdata.net.
