Chinese Language Enabled OSINT Collector

Parsons; Maryland; On-site; USD 112,000 - 196,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking an OSINT Language Enabled Collector to join our Federal Solutions team. You will conduct OSINT collection, draft OSIRs, and support language-based intelligence production across the theater.

Requirements include Chinese language capability, DLPT 3,3,3, an active TS/SCI with polygraph, and 8+ years of related experience with a degree. The role offers challenging missions, robust benefits, and opportunities to shape intelligence capabilities.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph required.
• Minimum 8 years of OSINT/analytical experience; further education may count toward experience.
• Must be language-enabled with Chinese proficiency and pass DLPT 3,3,3.
• English reading/writing/listening at high ILR level.

Responsibilities

• Conduct OSINT collection on foreign sources using OSINT tools to identify patterns and requirements.
• Create collection plans, draft OSIRs, and support OSINT analytic production.
• Contribute to OSIR quality reviews and provide language-based insights.
• Develop OSINT collection requirements and publication in the official records system.
• Assist management of the Enterprise's Collector Identifier Number Database and data calls.
• Support validation and tipping/cueing of other intelligence functions.

Skills

TS/SCI Clearance

CI Poly

8+ years experience

Chinese language

DLPT 3,3,3

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for a talented OSINT Language Enabled Collectorto join our growing team!

What You'll Be Doing:

• Conducts OSINT collection using OSINT tools on foreign sources to identify patterns and provide intelligence requirements
• Creates collection plans, drafts Open-Source Intelligence Reports (OSIRs), and supports OSINT analytic production requirements
• Contributes to OSIR quality reviews and language-based insights and expertise
• Develop OSINT Collection Requirements within Government tasking that conform to established standards and ensure publication in the appropriate system of record and ultimately compose and refine OSINT collection doctrine, policies, processes, and procedures.
• Assist the management of the Enterprises' Collector Identifier Number Database and produce Collection Management-related products and data calls.
• Support validation and the tipping and cueing of other intelligence functions and monitor for indicators and warnings.
• Provide context to intelligence by expanding traditional reports from stand-alone pieces of information to part of the theater’s information environment.
• Monitor and analyze all strategic and operational aspects of political, military, and economic developments for the countries in the AORs and AOIs.
• Assess future and on-going political-military developments, military capabilities and doctrine, weapons acquisitions, and employment of military forces within each country (including the U.S.).
• Research, author, and coordinate threat assessments to support the Commander and the senior leadership, develop and maintain analytical procedures to meet changing requirements and ensure maximum operations, support development and analysis of intelligence products, present analysis or products to customers, and support policy and procedures development for agency, interagency, or community wide support.
• Provide intelligence support for contingency operations, battle staff and operational-level planning, joint and multi-lateral training exercises, and strategic engagement policy throughout the Areas of Operational Responsibility (AOR) and Areas of Interest (AOI) to include analysis and research for industry, infrastructure, technology, country, geographic area, biographic and targeted vulnerability.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Active TS/SCI Clearance with CI Poly
• 8+ years of experience, with additional education, certifications, and training able to count towards total years of experience
• Bachelor’s degree, with additional years of experience able to count in lieu of a degree.
• Must be language-enabled (Chinese required).Must be able to pass an ILR or DLTP language certification test in target language (minimum DLPT 3,3,3).English comprehension – must Read and Listen at a 3+ level, and Write at a 3 or higher (on the ILR scale)

Security Clearance Requirement:

An active Top Secret SCI w/Polygraph security clearance is required for this position. This position is part of our Federal Solutions team. The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range: $112,200.00 - $196,400.00. We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle! Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status. We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars!