Junior Open-Source Collector-Spanish
About The Position
Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a qualified Junior Open-Source Collector to support the Intelligence and Defense communities. The role requires the ability to discover information, create reports, and work independently. The candidate will leverage foreign language skills and interest in open-source data to produce intelligence products meeting Defense Intelligence requirements. Responsibilities include responding to information requests by collecting and synthesizing publicly available information (PAI) using specialized Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) tradecraft and managed attribution (MA) tools. This involves operating within security protocols and adhering to the OSINT TCPED lifecycle. The position is located in Reston, VA. ARA seeks individuals passionate about solving national importance problems, with an entrepreneurial spirit and seeking personal and professional growth.
Requirements
- US Citizen with Top Secret clearance and willing to submit to a polygraph
- Bachelor's degree with 2-4 years relevant work experience as an intelligence analyst, linguist or related role
- Spanish language proficiency (Native language, DLPT 2, or equivalent)
- Experience utilizing specialized OSINT tradecraft and managed attribution tools for the discovery and collection of publicly available information
- Proven ability to synthesize complex open-source data into clear, insightful, and actionable intelligence reports
- Knowledge of OSINT tradecraft
- Political, geopolitical, and historical knowledge of Latin America
- Excellent writing skills and experience writing detailed reports
Nice To Haves
- Current CI Polygraph
- Team player with excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate
Responsibilities
- Discover information
- Create reports
- Perform duties independently with little guidance
- Leverage foreign language skills and interest in open-source data to produce timely, cogent intelligence products
- Respond to information requests by collecting and synthesizing publicly available information (PAI)
- Utilize specialized Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) tradecraft and managed attribution (MA) tools
- Apply specialized Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) tradecraft, foreign language skills, and managed attribution tools
- Operate within established security protocols
- Adhere to the OSINT Tasking, Collection, Processing, Exploitation, and Dissemination (TCPED) lifecycle
- Create and implement open-source collection plans
Benefits
- Employee-owned
- Challenging culture where innovation & experimentation are the norm
- Opportunity to make a real-world impact
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth in a stable environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
