Russian Language Open Source Research Specialist I

Agile Defense; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Agile Defense is seeking a Language Enabled Research Specialist I (Russian) to support a federal client’s OSINT program. The role focuses on monitoring threats across social media, news sites, and forums using Russian language skills, Boolean logic, and automated search tools. Shift work is required (6am–6:15pm, 4 on/4 off).

Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of relevant experience or 4 years without a degree is required. Strong English/Russian communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of relevant experience or 4 years of relevant experience without a degree.
• Russian language proficiency with translation context
• Strong English and Russian written and spoken communication
• Experience with internet-based research and Boolean logic
• Ability to learn new software

Responsibilities

• Open Source Monitoring Specialist (Russian) to support a federal law enforcement client’s OSINT program, monitoring threats in multiple languages including Russian.
• Use Russian language ability, Boolean logic, automated search tools, and other research skills to find potential threats in social media, news sites, forums and other sources.

Skills

Russian language proficiency

Bilingual English-Russian

Boolean search

Open Source Research

Software learning ability

Interpersonal liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Agile Defense is seeking a Language Enabled Research Specialist I (Russian) to support a federal client’s OSINT program. The role focuses on monitoring threats across social media, news sites, and forums using Russian language skills, Boolean logic, and automated search tools. Shift work is required (6am–6:15pm, 4 on/4 off).

Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of relevant experience or 4 years without a degree is required. Strong English/Russian communication is essential.