Open-Source Collection Specialist / Data Collection Specialist; Washington, D.C. (or designated[...]

Synertex LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 105,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive PTO

11 Paid Government Holidays

401k with 6% match

Comprehensive health care options

Job summary

A defense contracting company is seeking an Open-Source Collection Specialist in Washington, D.C. This role requires a TS/SCI clearance and at least 6 years of open-source collection experience with a relevant degree. The specialist will conduct collection across various web sources to support DHS. Responsibilities include developing plans and providing analytical support while maintaining compliance with DHS guidelines. Benefits include competitive PTO and health care packages.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years experience in open-source collection for tactical/operational support with relevant degree.
• Minimum 10 years experience in open-source collection for tactical/operational support with non-relevant degree.
• Active TS/SCI clearance and U.S. Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct open-source collection across all web domains.
• Provide continuous support through shift work.
• Develop and maintain collection plans aligned with mission objectives.
• Fuse open-source information with classified reporting.
• Fuse open-source information with classified reporting to support tactical and operational decision-making.
• Provide timely, relevant, and actionable OSINT products to DHS stakeholders and mission partners.
• Maintain awareness of emerging technologies, platforms, and trends in open-source environments.
• Collaborate with all-source analysts, watch officers, and mission partners to ensure comprehensive coverage and accurate reporting.
• Produce concise intelligence summaries, briefings, and reports for executive-level audiences.
• Ensure all activities comply with DHS intelligence authorities, privacy, and civil liberties guidelines.
• Leverage common open-source tools and DHS/IC data systems for secure research, collection, and collaboration.

Skills

Open-source collection

Analytical writing

Collaboration

Understanding of DHS I&A authorities

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Degree in Intelligence / Homeland Security / Criminal Justice

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

OSINT tools

DHS/IC systems

Job description

🌐 Open-Source Collection Specialist / Data Collection Specialist - TS/SCI Required
📍 Washington, D.C. (or designated DHS facility)

📌 Full-Time | On-site | Position Contingent Upon Award (Start ~90 Days Post Award)

Benefits include competitive PTO, 11 Paid Government Holidays, a 401k with 6% match, and a comprehensive list of health care options.

Clearance Requirement

Top Secret/SCI

Position Overview

Synertex LLC is seeking Open-Source Collection Specialists (Data Collection Specialist II) to provide 24/7/365 expert-level open-source collection and analysis support to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Specialists will conduct targeted collection of publicly available information (PAI) from surface, deep, and dark web sources to support tactical and operational intelligence requirements.

This position plays a vital role in identifying, collecting, and disseminating open-source intelligence (OSINT) in support of DHS missions and the broader Intelligence Community (IC).

Responsibilities

• Conduct Open-Source Collection across surface, deep, and dark web domains to support DHS and IC intelligence requirements.
• Provide 24/7/365 all-source analytic support through rotational shift work, maintaining continuous operations across six shifts.
• Perform targeted data collection using a variety of open-source tools, methods, and platforms.
• Develop and maintain collection plans and dissemination practices to align with mission objectives and analytic needs.
• Fuse open-source information with classified reporting to support tactical and operational decision-making.
• Provide timely, relevant, and actionable OSINT products to DHS stakeholders and mission partners.
• Maintain awareness of emerging technologies, platforms, and trends in open-source environments.
• Collaborate with all-source analysts, watch officers, and mission partners to ensure comprehensive coverage and accurate reporting.
• Produce concise intelligence summaries, briefings, and reports for executive-level audiences.
• Ensure all activities comply with DHS intelligence authorities, privacy, and civil liberties guidelines.
• Leverage common open-source tools and DHS/IC data systems for secure research, collection, and collaboration.

Requirements

Security

• Active TS/SCI clearance required
• U.S. Citizenship required

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution.
  • With a degree in a relevant field (e.g., Intelligence, International Studies, Homeland Security, Criminal Justice, or related): Minimum 6 years of open-source collection experience for tactical/operational support.
  • With a degree in a non-relevant field: Minimum 10 years of open-source collection experience for tactical/operational support.

Experience And Knowledge

• Prior Intelligence Community (IC) experience.
• Experience working with DHS data sources and intelligence systems.
• In-depth knowledge of DHS I&A authorities, mission sets, and enterprise intelligence processes.
• Familiarity with open-source collection techniques across surface, deep, and dark web environments.
• Strong understanding of collection management, planning, and dissemination processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, common Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) tools, and DHS/IC systems.

Desired Qualifications

• Degree in International Studies, Intelligence, Homeland Security, or Criminal Justice.
• DHS intelligence analysis or open-source exploitation experience.
• Experience integrating open-source collection with all-source intelligence production.
• Strong analytical writing, reporting, and presentation skills.