Language-Enabled OSINT Collector

Tech Observer; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Tech Observer is seeking a Language-Enabled OSINT Collector to support mission-critical Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) collection and reporting efforts. You will conduct OSINT collection using MAS and other tools, research foreign-language open sources, identify patterns, and draft OSIRs to support intelligence requirements.

The role emphasizes language-based insights, collaboration with analysts, and adherence to defense standards.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Active TS/SCI clearance is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a polygraph.
• Intelligence Community (IC) experience is required.
• Minimum 8 years of OSINT collection, research, analysis, and reporting, with recent experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct OSINT collection using MAS OSINT tools to research foreign-language sources and support intelligence requirements.
• Develop OSINT collection plans based on established intelligence requirements and mission objectives.
• Research, analyze, and evaluate information from foreign-language open sources.
• Draft and produce Open Source Intelligence Reports (OSIRs) and other intelligence reporting products.
• Support OSINT analytic production through targeted research, collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Participate in OSIR quality reviews by providing language expertise, contextual information, and relevant insights.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

ILR/DLPT language certification

MAS OSINT tools experience

OSIR drafting and production

Foreign-language OSINT research

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

MAS OSINT tools

Job description

Language-Enabled OSINT Collector

Location: Reston, VA (Onsite)

Employment Type: Permanent / Full-Time

Salary: $90000-$100,000 per year

Clearance: Active TS/SCI required; ability to obtain a polygraph

Job Description

About the Organization

The organization is a leading provider of innovative technology and mission-focused solutions supporting U.S. government and national security customers. Its teams deliver specialized intelligence, technology, language, and mission-support capabilities for complex government requirements. The organization emphasizes high-quality mission execution, collaboration, and adherence to applicable intelligence and defense standards.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Language-Enabled OSINT Collector to support mission-critical Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) collection and reporting efforts.

The individual will conduct OSINT collection using MAS and other specialized OSINT tools, research and analyze foreign-language open sources, identify relevant information and patterns, and support intelligence requirements. This role will also develop collection plans, draft Open Source Intelligence Reports (OSIRs), contribute to analytic production, and provide language-based insights to support mission objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct OSINT collection using MAS and other OSINT tools to research foreign-language sources and support intelligence requirements.
• Develop OSINT collection plans based on established intelligence requirements and mission objectives.
• Research, analyze, and evaluate information from foreign-language open sources.
• Draft and produce Open Source Intelligence Reports (OSIRs) and other intelligence reporting products.
• Support OSINT analytic production through targeted research, collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Participate in OSIR quality reviews by providing language expertise, contextual information, and relevant insights.
• Apply foreign-language expertise to identify, interpret, translate, and contextualize information relevant to intelligence requirements.
• Ensure collection and reporting activities comply with applicable Defense Intelligence requirements, standards, and procedures.
• Collaborate with intelligence analysts, collectors, linguists, and other mission personnel.
• Maintain awareness of relevant foreign-language information, sources, and emerging intelligence requirements.
• Produce clear, accurate, and timely intelligence products in accordance with mission and customer requirements.

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a polygraph.
• Intelligence Community (IC) experience is required.
• Minimum 8 years of experience conducting OSINT collection, research, analysis, and reporting, with relevant experience within the last two years.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field from an accredited college or university.
• Demonstrated experience conducting foreign-language OSINT research and collection.
• Language-enabled in one or more required languages, such as Chinese, Russian, Spanish, Arabic, or another customer-required language.
• Ability to obtain and maintain ILR or DLPT language certification within 12 months, as required.
• Ability to meet applicable language proficiency requirements, typically 2/2/1 for mid-level and 3/3/2 for senior-level positions, based on applicable ILR/DLPT standards.
• English proficiency of at least ILR Level 3+ in reading and listening and ILR Level 3 or higher in writing.
• Non-native English speakers may be required to successfully complete an English competency assessment, such as the TOEFL, as applicable.
• Strong research, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, mission-focused environment.

Must-Have Skills

• Active TS/SCI clearance
• ILR/DLPT language certification or ability to obtain it as required
• Experience with MAS OSINT collection tools
• OSIR drafting and production
• Foreign-language open-source research and collection
• Intelligence Community experience
• Ability to obtain and maintain required polygraph

Preferred Qualifications

• OSINT certification from a recognized commercial or government training program.
• Experience supporting OSINT collection or analysis within the Intelligence Community.
• Extensive experience researching and analyzing foreign-language open sources.
• Familiarity with Defense Intelligence reporting requirements and standards.
• Experience using MAS or other specialized OSINT collection and research platforms.
• Experience supporting federal defense, intelligence, or national security missions.

Ideal Background

Candidates may come from organizations providing federal language, intelligence, OSINT, translation, interpretation, or national-security mission support, including companies with established DoD or Intelligence Community programs.

Relevant backgrounds may include experience with organizations such as federal language-service contractors, intelligence support contractors, defense linguist programs, and government mission-support organizations.