Senior HUMINT Collections Manager

Bart & Associates, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Training and certifications

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Celestar, a B&A Company, is seeking a Senior HUMINT Collections Manager to join the team in Washington, DC, supporting a critical mission. You will lead collection efforts, work with a skilled team, and coordinate with the intelligence community to deliver actionable insights.

The role requires extensive HUMINT experience, strong communication skills, and a TS/SCI clearance with a CI poly. The pay range is $140,000–$145,000 with full benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred with 12+ years HUMINT experience (orBachelor’s with 17 years total experience).
• Experience with HUMINT intelligence automated systems and latest analysis tools.
• Knowledge of HUMINT reporting oversight and security guidelines.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills for presenting complex ideas clearly.
• Experience managing research and coordination projects.

Responsibilities

• Team with collection managers, analysts, and consumers to hit collection missions.
• Use advanced collection systems to keep operations aligned with mission needs.
• Collaborate with the IC to bridge gaps and develop strategies.
• Partner with all-source analysts to refine collection plans and strategies.
• Manage large datasets, create visualizations, and build models to convey findings.
• Develop tools to assess collection success and drive improvement.
• Provide actionable feedback and refine collection approaches.
• Lead training programs to sharpen collectors’ skills.

Skills

HUMINT systems experience

Intelligence analysis tools

HUMINT reporting & security

Excellent written & oral communication

R&D coordination projects

Education

Master’s degree preferred

Bachelor’s degree + 17 years experience

Job description

Job Type
Full-time

Description

Senior HUMINT Collections Manager

At Celestar, a B&A Company, we foster and embrace a distinct set of values that we live by and instill in all aspects of our organization: dedication, commitment, partnership, trust, and recognition. We have incorporated these values into successful delivery for our customers since 1988. B&A believes in ensuring its employees feel deeply connected to B&A, recognizing successes and hard work, and providing continuous opportunities to learn and grow. Our people are entrepreneurial thinkers that combine mindset, vision, and experience to drive value – not only to us as an organization, but to the clients we support. We promote a collaborative culture with our clients, and with each other, as one team working towards a common vision. We’d love for you to join our team!

Job Summary

Celestar, a B&A Company is looking for a Senior HUMINT Collections Manager to join our team in Washington, DC in support of an important mission. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with a great team while supporting…

Responsibilities

• Team up with collection managers, analysts, and consumers to ensure our HUMINT collection missions hit the mark.
• Utilize cutting-edge collection systems to keep our operations focused and aligned with mission needs.
• Collaborate with the entire intelligence community (IC) to bridge gaps and develop strategies that deliver.
• Partner with all-source analysts and collectors to fine-tune collection plans and strategies.
• Manage large datasets, ensuring consistency, producing visualizations, and creating models to bring intelligence findings to life.
• Develop tools and methods to assess collection success, ensuring we’re constantly improving.
• Produce actionable feedback and identifying opportunities for refining our collection approach.
• Lead training programs to help collectors sharpen their skills and stay ahead of the game.

Education and Experience

• Master’s degree is preferred, along with 12+ years of experience as a HUMINT Collection Manager or equivalent or bachelor's degree plus an additional five years of experience totaling 17 years of experience.

Required Skills

• Experience working with HUMINT intelligence automated systems.
• Familiarity with the latest intelligence analysis tools.
• Knowledge of HUMINT reporting oversight and security guidelines.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills for presenting complex ideas in a clear and engaging way.
• Experience managing research and coordination projects

Desired Skills

• Detailed knowledge of key programs and products from agencies like DIA, NSA, CIA, DEA, FBI, DOT, and DOS is a huge plus!
• Graduate of an in-residence basic HUMINT Collection course (DSDC or equivalent) preferred.

Security Clearance

TS/SCI with CI Poly

Pay Range: $140,000-$145,000

More About Celestar, a B&A Company:

Notable Clients
B&A has grown to be a company that is trusted by our clients for exceptional service, innovative solutions, and inspired employees. Our service extends through federal, state, and local Government, the private sector, and higher education. Some of our notable clients include Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Senate, U.S. Courts, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Navy, and more.

Benefits and Programs

B&A is proud to offer three robust individual and family medical plans to full-time employees, including a Health Savings Account (HSA) option as well as two tiers of dental coverage, vision, life & AD&D, disability, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance. In addition to these benefits, B&A employees enjoy paid time off, B&A sponsored trainings and certifications, pet insurance benefits, commuter transit benefits and a free subscription to a virtual exercise platform (NEOU). B&A’s 401(k) plan is available to all employees and includes a company matching contribution.

B&A has launched several programs to focus on employee engagement, wellness, and assistance. These include:

• The B&A Cares program: 30/60/90-day wellness check ins, personal development, financial management, and stress management seminars, and more
• A formal mentorship program
• Job shadowing and cross training opportunities
• Brand Ambassador program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Access to various support resources to include counseling, legal guidance, financial planning, and more
• Monthly teambuilding events
• B&A Annual Wellness Challenges: #StepWithB&A, #WalkDuringLunchWithB&A, #VolunteeringWithB&A, #ExerciseDuringLunchWithB&A, and more

At B&A, we place significant importance on improving the communities and lives of citizens across the nation through our involvement, technology expertise, and employees. B&A puts an emphasis on charitable efforts in the Northern Virginia area, including Capital Area Food Bank pantry drives, book donations, Hope for Henry Foundation events, and many more. In recognition of all these efforts, B&A has been named a Companies as Responsive Employers (CARE) award recipient by Northern Virginia Family Services and nominated by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce for Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Award.

EEO

B&A provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. B&A complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy covers conduct occurring at B&A’s offices, and other workplaces (including client sites) and all other locations where B&A is providing services, and to all work-related activities.

EEO is the Law

B&A participates in e-Verify. We provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s I-9 Form to confirm work authorization.

Salary Description
$140,000-$145,000