Language-Enabled OSINT Collector - Active TS/SCI Clearance Required
Location: Washington, DC area (worksite in Reston, VA)
Pay Rate: $100,000 - $105,000 per year
Position Overview
A leading provider of technology and mission-focused solutions for government customers is seeking a Language-Enabled OSINT Collector to support mission-critical open-source intelligence collection in Reston, Virginia. This permanent, onsite role researches and analyzes foreign-language sources, develops collection plans, and drafts open source intelligence reports in support of intelligence requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct OSINT collection using specialized OSINT tools to research foreign-language sources and identify relevant patterns
- 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 and other intelligence reporting products
- Support OSINT analytic production requirements through targeted research, collection, and reporting
- Contribute language-based insights and context to report quality reviews
- Ensure all collection and reporting meets applicable Defense Intelligence requirements, standards, and procedures
- Collaborate with analysts, collectors, and mission personnel
Requirements
- U.S. citizenship is required
- Active TS/SCI clearance, and the ability to obtain a polygraph
- Intelligence Community experience is required
- Eight years of experience conducting OSINT collection, research, analysis, and reporting, with some of it within the last 2 years
- Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited institution
- Language-enabled in one or more required languages, such as Chinese, Russian, Spanish, or Arabic
- Ability to obtain and maintain an ILR or DLPT language certification within 12 months, meeting the required proficiency levels for the position
- Minimum ILR Level 3+ English proficiency in reading and listening and Level 3 or higher in writing
- Strong research, analytical, writing, and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Open source or OSINT certification from a recognized commercial or government training program
- Experience supporting OSINT collection or analysis within the Intelligence Community
- Familiarity with Defense Intelligence reporting standards and specialized OSINT collection tools
Screening Questions
- How many years of OSINT collection and reporting experience do you have, and in which languages are you proficient?
- Do you hold an active TS/SCI clearance, and have you completed a polygraph?
- Are you available to work onsite in Reston, VA from the Washington, DC area?