Chinese OSINT Collector - TS/SCI

Leidos•Reston, VA

About The Position

The Leidos Intel Sector is seeking an Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) Collector to provide collection and exploitation of publicly-available information (PAI). Located out of Reston, VA. you will conduct strategic, tactical, and operational exploitation of various publicly available data sources, to include unconventional deep and dark web sources with the purpose of assessing value to our customers’ interests. Additionally, you will be responsible for production of complex open source reporting while seeking improvement in methodologies and developing new solutions based on your subject matter expertise in order to create operational efficiencies for the open source intelligence program. As a Chinese-language OSINT Collector, you will research, collect, triage, process, and exploit Chinese language publicly-available information, and then disseminate your findings through well-written reports for an English language audience.

Requirements

Spoken and written fluency in Chinese (any dialect).
Must be a US Citizen.
Bachelor's Degree and 4 – 8 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 2 – 6 years of prior relevant experience. Additional years of relevant experience may be acceptable in lieu of a degree.
Ability to write reports, format and populate dashboards, and provide context to data.
Excellent oral and written communications skills
Ability to work independently and as a contributor to a team leading collaboration topics
Self-starter with curious mindset and desire to solve problems and learn new skills
Strong organizational skills, time-management skills, attention to detail, and strong initiative
Significant experience with Boolean logic, natural language processing, social media analytics, data correlation, and data visualizations.
Must currently possess a minimum TS/SCI Clearance.
Ability to obtain a CI polygraph.
Must be able to pass a polygraph and Subject Interview.

Nice To Haves

Proven experience with data science/advanced data analytic techniques, such as using python, R, or other scripting languages
Proven experience with statistical data mining techniques
The ideal candidate has a demonstrated aptitude for problem solving complex technical issues and thinking outside the box.
Current or recent SCI-level access is a significant advantage and preferred.
Individual must be motivated, self-driven team player who can multi-task and interact well with others and advise/consult with other team members on systems security engineering and software development related issues.

Responsibilities

Respond to requests for information (RFIs) from customers by collecting open source data, interpreting results, and authoring detailed written reports.
Collaborate with your team to publish impactful reporting that answers mission-impactful questions.
Identify areas for enhancement to collection and analytics platforms, and participate in acceptance testing.