Language-Enabled OSINT Collector for WMD

Cephas Consultancy Services Private Limited; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Cephas Consultancy Services Private Limited in Reston, Virginia, is seeking a Language Enabled OSINT Collector (WMD Focused) with an active TS/SCI clearance to support government mission-critical OSINT collection efforts.

The role emphasizes language-enabled OSINT research on WMD/CBRNE topics, development of collection plans, and producing OSINT reports (OSIRs) while adhering to Defense Intelligence standards.

Qualifications

• Eight (8) years of experience conducting OSINT collection, research, analysis, and reporting, with at least a portion within the last two 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 obtain and maintain an ILR or DLPT language certification within 12 months, as required by the position.
• English comprehension: ILR Level 3+ in reading/listening and ILR Level 3+ in writing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intermediate-level OSINT collection using MAS and other OSINT tools to research foreign sources, identify relevant patterns, and support intelligence requirements.
• Perform targeted open-source collection and reporting focused on CBRNE WMD-related activities.
• Develop specialized collection plans based on established intelligence requirements and mission objectives.
• Draft Open Source Intelligence Reports (OSIRs) and other intelligence reporting products.
• Collaborate with analysts, collectors, and other mission personnel to support intelligence collection and production objectives.

Skills

Active TS/SCI clearance

Language-enabled

OSINT collection

English proficiency ILR 3+

U.S. Citizenship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

MAS OSINT tools

Job description

Cephas Consultancy Services Private Limited in Reston, Virginia, is seeking a Language Enabled OSINT Collector (WMD Focused) with an active TS/SCI clearance to support government mission-critical OSINT collection efforts.

The role emphasizes language-enabled OSINT research on WMD/CBRNE topics, development of collection plans, and producing OSINT reports (OSIRs) while adhering to Defense Intelligence standards.