Junior-Level Language-Enabled OSINT Collector

Global Dimensions, LLC; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Global in Reston, VA, is seeking a Junior-Level Language-Enabled OSINT Collector to support government missions by researching foreign-language sources and producing OSINT outputs.

You will conduct OSINT collection using MAS and other tools, develop collection plans based on requirements, analyze open sources, and draft OSIRs.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship and TS/SCI clearance required.
• Polygraph must be completed within the last 10% of the required experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in an area related to labor category.
• Experience in the Intelligence Community (IC) required.
• 3–7 years OSINT collection, research, analysis, and reporting, with recent experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct OSINT collection using MAS and OSINT tools to research foreign-language sources and support requirements.
• Develop collection plans based on intelligence requirements and mission objectives.
• Analyze information from foreign-language open sources and draft OSIRs.
• Support OSINT analytic production with language-based insights.
• Ensure reporting complies with Defense Intelligence standards and processes.
• Collaborate with analysts and other personnel to meet production objectives.

Skills

U.S. Citizenship

TS/SCI clearance

Polygraph

Intelligence Community (IC) experience

Language-enabled

OSINT collection

Analytical writing

Team collaboration

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

MAS

OSINT tools

Job description

Junior-Level Language-Enabled OSINT Collector

Reston, Virginia

Global is a leading provider of innovative technology and mission-focused solutions supporting government customers. We are seeking a highly skilled Junior-Level Language-Enabled OSINT Collector to join our dynamic team and support our government customer’s mission-critical Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) collection efforts.

The Junior-Level Language-Enabled OSINT Collector will play a key role in conducting OSINT collection using MAS and other OSINT tools to research and analyze foreign-language sources, identify relevant patterns and information, and support intelligence requirements. The successful candidate will develop collection plans, draft Open Source Intelligence Reports (OSIRs), contribute to OSINT analytic production requirements, and provide language-based insights and expertise to support mission objectives.

Essential Job Functions:

Conduct OSINT collection using MAS and other OSINT tools to research foreign-language sources, identify relevant patterns, and support intelligence requirements.

Develop collection plans based on established intelligence requirements and mission objectives.

Research, analyze, and evaluate information from foreign-language open sources.

Draft Open Source Intelligence Reports (OSIRs) and other intelligence reporting products.

Support OSINT analytic production requirements by providing relevant research, collection, and language-based insights.

Contribute to OSIR quality reviews to ensure reporting is accurate, relevant, timely, and compliant with established standards.

Apply foreign-language expertise to identify, interpret, and contextualize information relevant to intelligence requirements.

Ensure all reporting and collection activities meet applicable Defense Intelligence requirements, standards, and procedures.

Collaborate with analysts, collectors, and other mission personnel to support intelligence production and collection objectives.

Required Skills:

U.S. Citizenship is required due to the sensitivity of customer-related requirements.

Active Top Secret/SCI clearance and must be able to obtain a polygraph.

Polygraph must have been completed within the last 10% of the required experience period.

Bachelor’s degree in an area related to the labor category from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Intelligence Community (IC) experience is required.

Three (3) to seven (7) years of experience conducting OSINT collection, research, analysis, and reporting, with at least a portion of the experience obtained within the last two (2) years.

Must be language-enabled in one or more required languages, such as Chinese, Russian, Spanish, or Arabic, or another language as required by the customer.

Must be able to successfully obtain and maintain an ILR or DLPT language certification within 12 months of employment, as required by the position.

Ability to meet applicable language proficiency requirements, normally 2/2/1 for mid-level positions and 3/3/2 for senior-level positions, as measured by applicable ILR/DLPT standards.

English comprehension: Must demonstrate a minimum ILR Level 3+ proficiency in reading and listening and ILR Level 3 or higher in writing.

Contract personnel who are non-native English speakers must successfully pass an English competency assessment, such as the Educational Testing Service (ETS) Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), as required.

Strong research, analytical, writing, and communication skills.

Ability to work effectively in a mission-focused, collaborative environment.

Desired Skills:

Open Source or OSINT certification from a recognized commercial or government training program is highly desirable.

Experience supporting OSINT collection or analysis within the Intelligence Community.

Experience conducting research and analysis of foreign-language open sources.

Familiarity with Defense Intelligence reporting requirements and standards.

Experience using MAS or other specialized OSINT collection and research tools.