Junior OSINT Collector

Saic; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC seeks a Junior OSINT Collector to support diverse teams in collecting, analyzing, and reporting intelligence in the Cyber domain. This on-site role at Fort Gordon, GA requires interacting with government and contractor personnel in a high-profile environment.

Responsibilities include OSINT collection, social media research, and producing incident reports while adhering to U.S. government policies. Must be ready to work outside normal hours and possess TS/SCI clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and two (2) years’ experience; additional four (4) years’ experience can be considered in lieu of degree.
• Must possess an active TS/SCI security clearance with the ability to maintain; US Citizenship required.
• Completion of U.S. Army OS-301, OS-302, OSINT Basic Course, USSOCOM NERD, DIA OS1, FBI OS-101, or similar industry training

Responsibilities

• Responsible for OSINT Collection activities, reporting and product development
• Responsible for locating and collecting relevant information from a diverse menu of sources in the Cyber domain
• Navigates social media, open source and relevant forums/websites
• Employs collection techniques and identity management tools to identify and collect information relevant to customer requirements
• Applies in-depth knowledge of internet-based research skills with the ability to effectively use internet search tools, and advanced research methods
• Leverages intelligence expertise to support information collection, product development, and assist teammates with intelligence problems
• Identifies and reports potential targets, trends, threats, and vulnerabilities as directed
• Collaborates with team members, government representatives, and industry partners to support intelligence and analysis activities
• Produces incident, threat, and information reports based on customer direction, and in compliance with relevant U.S. government policies

Skills

OSINT collection

Cyber domain research

Social media analysis

Identity management tools

Internet search

Intelligence problems

Report writing

Government/IC collaboration

Microsoft Office

Outside-hours availability

Foreign language capability (2/2/2)

Military/IC experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Description

SAIC is looking for a dynamic and experienced Junior OSINT Collector to work with a diverse team of collectors, linguists, cultural experts, and operations officers, providing operational support to dynamic global operations. This position will require interaction with a wide variety of Government and contractor personnel – ability to operate in a diverse, evolving, and high-profile environment is key. This position is available located at Fort Gordon, GA. This position is fully on-site and requires support outside of normal business hours.

The Junior OSINT Collector will be responsible for but not limited to the following responsibilities:

• Responsible for OSINT Collection activities, reporting and product development


• Responsible for locating and collecting relevant information from a diverse menu of sources in the Cyber domain


• Navigates social media, open source and relevant forums/websites


• Employs collection techniques and identity management tools to identify and collect information relevant to customer requirements


• Applies in-depth knowledge of internet-based research skills with the ability to effectively use internet search tools, and advanced research methods


• Leverages intelligence expertise to support information collection, product development, and assist teammates with intelligence problems


• Identifies and reports potential targets, trends, threats, and vulnerabilities as directed


• Collaborates with team members, government representatives, and industry partners to support intelligence and analysis activities


• Produces incident, threat, and information reports based on customer direction, and in compliance with relevant U.S. government policies

Qualifications

Required Education:

• Bachelor's degree and two (2) years’ experience; additional four (4) years’ experience can be considered in lieu of degree.

Required Clearance:

• Must possess an active TS/SCI security clearance with the ability to maintain; US Citizenship required.

Required Skills:

• Completion of U.S. Army OS-301, OS-302, OSINT Basic Course, USSOCOM NERD, DIA OS1, FBI OS-101, or similar industry training
  
  
  
  • Working knowledge of popular, legacy, and new social media, forums, messaging services, blog sites, and mobile applications
  
  
  • Knowledgeable of idioms, colloquialisms, slang, and have a sophisticated understanding of the USCENTCOM cultural, social, and political environment
  
  
  • Extensive relevant experience working within / for US military or US intelligence community organizations
  
  
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  
  
  • Ability to execute multiple tasks and ongoing projects while ensuring compliance with applicable policies, and procedures
  
  
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
  
  
  • Willing to work outside normal business hours
  
  
  
  


• Foreign linguistic capabilities (minimum 2/2/2 proficiency) in priority languages (Arabic, Persian/Farsi)


• Experience conducting intelligence and information briefings, and other official communications, with senior and executive leaders


• Knowledge of military operations, terminology, and structure

Desired Skills:

• Foreign linguistic capabilities (minimum 2/2/2 proficiency) in priority languages (Arabic, Persian/Farsi)


• Experience conducting intelligence and information briefings, and other official communications, with senior and executive leaders


• Knowledge of military operations, terminology, and structure