Onward! GSS Career Panel Series: The OSINT Ecosystem

When: Thursday, January 29th 2026, 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm EST

Location: Elliott School of International Affairs, Lindner Commons (Room 602), 1957 E Street Northwest, Washington, D.C

Join us for a panel discussion on navigating the job market, with our semester-long GSS Career Panel Series “Onward!" featuring The OSINT Ecosystem.  This session will explore how individuals with international relations backgrounds can leverage their expertise and understand the various careers in the Open Source Intelligence (OSINT).Panel will feature Elliott Alumni and professionals in their field, highlighting their experiences and offering guidance on careers in the public/private sector. CONFIRMED attendees representing these organizations include: 

Dr. Dennis Eger, U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command - OSINT

Greg Roesch, Head of Federal-  WireScreen

Marty Gryski, OSINT Vertical Lead- Carahsoft

Randy Nixon, Chief Customer Officer, Open Source Enterprise expert- Janes

INVITED attendees representing these organizations include:

Melisa Stivaletti, Director- OSINT,  Guidehouse

Landon Winkelvoss, MA-SPS'06 Co-Founder, VP Intel & Legal Advisory- Nisos

Barbara Alexander, President, OSINT Foundation

AGENDA3:30- Introductions of PanelistsPanel Discussion Topics4:20- Q & A Audience4:30- Resume Reviews (We encourage panelists to stay later and give independent review of student resumes, or networking, if possible.) 5:00- DismissWhat you will learn:
The role OSINT plays in National Security and Private Sector Intelligence; and, daily work responsibilities and how the panelists forged their career path.
How OSINT has evolved and the career areas have diversified.
Opportunities for students to work in OSINT with a focus on the internship programs, fellowships and young professional positions.
The value Masters students with International Relations and Policy studies backgrounds can provide to OSINT sector industries.
ESIA NO-SHOW POLICY IS IN EFFECT FOR THIS EVENT.In order to ensure the effectiveness of the services offered by the Elliott School's Graduate Student Services and maintain professionalism and courtesy between graduate students, alumni, professional staff, and our Employer Partners, the No-Show Policy is in effect for this event. Should you need to cancel your registration, you must log in to Handshake and update your RSVP, or contact our office [email protected] no later than 24 hours before any career event.