OSINT Intelligence Analyst – Mentoring in Structured Geopolitical Research

I am looking for an experienced OSINT analyst who can mentor me in professional open-source intelligence research and analytical methodology.

I am particularly interested in geopolitical research, sanctions and export-control issues, illicit re-export networks, corporate research, trade flows, supply chains and verification of information from multiple open sources.

I would like to learn how an experienced analyst approaches a real research problem: defining the research question, identifying relevant sources, collecting and verifying information, connecting companies and individuals, testing hypotheses, assessing the reliability of evidence and producing a structured analytical assessment.

The mentoring will initially use hypothetical or anonymised cases. No classified, confidential or sensitive information will be provided.

I am looking for someone with genuine practical OSINT or intelligence-analysis experience rather than general internet research experience.

Relevant experience with sanctions research, corporate intelligence, investigative research, export controls, trade data or geopolitical risk would be highly valuable.

Please include a short description of your relevant experience, the types of OSINT investigations you have worked on, and your hourly rate.

I am initially looking for a paid trial session, with the possibility of longer-term mentoring if the cooperation works well.