Language Enabled OSINT Collector – WMD Focused

I8IS - Infiniti Software Solutions; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

I8IS - Infiniti Software Solutions seeks a Language Enabled OSINT Collector – WMD Focused to support Open Source Intelligence collection and reporting across sensitive national security missions. The role requires deep language capabilities and a background in WMD-related topics. Work is onsite in Reston, VA within a highly secure government environment.

Candidates must hold active TS/SCI clearance, U.S. citizenship, and polygraph eligibility to contribute to critical national security

Qualifications

• 8+ years of OSINT collection, research, analysis, and reporting experience.
• IC experience required, with recent TS/SCI and polygraph relevance.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited institution.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intermediate OSINT collection using MAS and other tools.
• Research foreign-language sources to identify trends and developments.
• Perform targeted OSINT collection on WMD/CBRNE topics.
• Draft OSIRs and other intelligence reporting products.
• Collaborate with analysts, linguists, and mission personnel.
• Ensure timely, accurate communication of intelligence findings.

Skills

OSINT collection

Foreign-language analysis

Research

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MAS

Job description

Language Enabled OSINT Collector – WMD Focused

• Location: Reston, VA
• Work Arrangement: Onsite
• Employment Type: Permanent
• Salary: $100,000–$105,000 per year
• Clearance: Active TS/SCI Required
• U.S. Citizenship: Required
• Sponsorship: Not Available
• Relocation: Not Available

About the Organization

Our organization provides technology-driven, mission-focused solutions to government and national security customers. The organization supports complex federal missions through specialized intelligence, language, analytical, and operational capabilities.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Language Enabled OSINT Collector – WMD Focused to support mission-critical Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) collection and reporting activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct intermediate-level OSINT collection using MAS and other OSINT collection tools.
• Research and analyze foreign-language sources to identify relevant information, trends, patterns, and developments.
• Conduct targeted OSINT collection focused on WMD and CBRNE-related activities.
• Research WMD proliferation, development, acquisition, production, capabilities, technologies, and associated networks.
• Develop and execute specialized OSINT collection plans based on established intelligence requirements.
• Draft, produce, and review Open Source Intelligence Reports (OSIRs) and other intelligence reporting products.
• Support OSINT analytical production through targeted research, collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Provide foreign-language expertise to interpret and contextualize information relevant to WMD and CBRNE intelligence requirements.
• Contribute to OSIR quality-control reviews by providing language expertise and subject matter context.
• Apply appropriate intelligence research and reporting methodologies in accordance with Defense Intelligence standards and procedures.
• Collaborate with intelligence analysts, collectors, linguists, and other mission personnel.
• Identify and communicate information relevant to intelligence requirements in a clear, accurate, and timely manner.
• Maintain compliance with applicable security, intelligence, and customer requirements.

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance is required.
• Candidates with TS/SCI and an active or recent polygraph are highly relevant.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a polygraph if required.
• Minimum 8 years of experience conducting OSINT collection, research, analysis, and reporting.
• Intelligence Community (IC) experience is required.
• A portion of the required experience must have been obtained within the last two years.
• Bachelor's degree in an area related to the applicable labor category from an accredited college or university.
• Demonstrated experience or knowledge involving WMD, CBRNE, proliferation, or related intelligence topics.
• Demonstrated experience with WMD proliferation intelligence analysis.
• Experience drafting and producing OSIRs or comparable intelligence reporting products.
• Experience developing and executing OSINT collection plans.
• Experience conducting OSINT collection from foreign-language sources.
• Experience using MAS or comparable OSINT collection and research tools.
• Foreign-language capability in one or more required languages, such as Chinese, Russian, Spanish, Arabic, or another customer-required language.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required ILR or DLPT language certification within the required timeframe.
• Ability to meet applicable language proficiency requirements, typically 2/2/1 for mid-level positions and 3/3/2 for senior-level positions, as measured by ILR/DLPT standards.
• English proficiency of at least ILR Level 3+ in reading and listening and Level 3 or higher in writing.
• Strong research, analytical, writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a highly sensitive, mission-focused environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• OSINT/Open Source Intelligence certification from a recognized government or commercial training program.
• Direct experience supporting WMD or CBRNE-focused intelligence missions.
• Experience analyzing foreign-language information related to WMD proliferation.
• Knowledge of WMD proliferation networks, technologies, programs, and associated activities.
• Familiarity with Defense Intelligence reporting requirements, standards, and procedures.
• Experience supporting DoD or other Intelligence Community customers.
• Experience with additional specialized OSINT collection, research, and analytical platforms.

Language Requirements

Candidates must have demonstrated foreign-language capability relevant to the mission. Required languages may include:

• Chinese
• Russian
• Arabic
• Spanish
• Other customer-designated languages

Candidates must be capable of meeting applicable ILR/DLPT proficiency standards and maintaining the required certification.

Security Requirements

This position involves access to sensitive government mission information and requires:

• U.S. Citizenship
• Active TS/SCI clearance
• Ability to obtain and maintain a required polygraph
• Compliance with all applicable government and customer security requirements

Work Environment

This is an onsite position in Reston, VA supporting a mission-focused government environment. The selected candidate will work closely with intelligence professionals, analysts, collectors, linguists, and other mission personnel to support critical national security requirements.