Intelligence Collection Manager (ICM) – Expert

SMX•Fayetteville, NC

11d•$95,000 - $100,000

About The Position

SMX is seeking an expert Intelligence Collection Manager (ICM) to provide comprehensive collection and production management support across all intelligence disciplines. The role manages and coordinates collection requirements and processes for routine, Special Access Program (SAP), and compartmented projects, operations, and exercises. The ICM works with tactical, theater, and national-level partners to meet customer intelligence needs. The position oversees collection and production management activities, develops and prioritizes collection plans, and provides day-to-day guidance to command personnel. It coordinates requirements with national intelligence agencies, Combatant Command Joint Intelligence Centers, and Service Production Centers, while advocating for customer needs and collaborating with analysts and collectors. The role also produces written intelligence reports and briefings on collection and production management outcomes.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI security clearance.
Valid U.S. passport.
Willingness and ability to deploy within and outside the continental United States as required.
At least six years of intelligence or intelligence operations experience within the Department of Defense or equivalent Government agencies, including at least four years at the operational level.
High proficiency with current intelligence automation, applications, tools, and databases supporting analytic efforts and product development.
Strong background in collection management and/or intelligence reporting, including hands-on experience with doctrine, policy, procedures, oversight, and coordination at multiple organizational levels.
Ability to plan, coordinate, and oversee intelligence personnel performing collection management functions.
Excellent briefing and writing skills.

Nice To Haves

In-depth knowledge of Special Operations Forces and/or Counterterrorism intelligence operations.
Experience supporting contingency, special access, or compartmented projects or exercises in a collection management role.
Advanced degree in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

Oversee collection and production management matters, including doctrine, policy, procedures, oversight, and coordination at tactical, theater, and national levels.
Perform collection management for routine activities and for SAP and compartmented projects, operations, and exercises.
Use intelligence automation, requirements-based applications, tools, and databases to support collection, analysis, and product development.
Develop, establish, and prioritize intelligence collection plans in support of command mission objectives.
Provide day-to-day guidance, assistance, and oversight for command intelligence collection and production management activities.
Coordinate collection and production management requirements with National Intelligence Agencies, Combatant Command Joint Intelligence Centers, and Service Production Centers.
Advocate for customer requirements within standing collection and production requirements managed by partner organizations.
Facilitate and participate in analyst, collector, and collection management forums to resolve collection issues and support analytical needs.
Produce briefings and written intelligence reports on collection and production management outcomes.