Language-Enabled OSINT Collector (WMD Focused)

The Employee Connect • Reston, VA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

A leading provider of technology and mission-focused solutions for government customers is seeking a Language-Enabled OSINT Collector focused on weapons of mass destruction (WMD) to support mission-critical open-source intelligence collection in Reston, Virginia. This permanent, onsite role conducts intermediate-level collection and reporting on the proliferation and development of chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and high-yield explosives threats.

The role researches foreign sources using specialized tools, develops collection plans based on intelligence requirements and mission objectives, and produces Open Source Intelligence Reports and other reporting products. It also supports OSINT analytic production, contributes language-based insights and subject matter expertise to report reviews, and ensures collection and reporting conform to applicable Defense Intelligence requirements, standards, and procedures. The collector collaborates with analysts, collectors, and mission personnel.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Active TS/SCI clearance and ability to obtain a polygraph.
• Intelligence Community experience.
• Eight years of experience conducting OSINT collection, research, analysis, and reporting, with some experience within the last two years.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited institution.
• Language-enabled in one or more required languages, such as Chinese, Russian, Spanish, or Arabic.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an ILR or DLPT language certification within 12 months, meeting the required proficiency levels for the position.
• Minimum ILR Level 3+ English proficiency in reading and listening, and Level 3 or higher in writing.
• Demonstrated knowledge or experience related to WMD, CBRNE, proliferation, or related intelligence topics.
• Strong research, analytical, writing, and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Open source or OSINT certification from a recognized commercial or government training program.
• Experience supporting WMD- or CBRNE-focused intelligence collection or analysis.
• Knowledge of WMD proliferation networks, technologies, and programs.
• Familiarity with Defense Intelligence reporting standards and specialized OSINT collection tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intermediate-level OSINT collection using specialized tools to research foreign sources and identify relevant patterns.
• Perform targeted open-source collection and reporting on CBRNE and WMD-related activities.
• Research the proliferation, development, acquisition, production, and capabilities associated with WMD and CBRNE threats.
• Develop specialized collection plans based on established intelligence requirements and mission objectives.
• Draft Open Source Intelligence Reports and other reporting products.
• Support OSINT analytic production requirements through targeted research, collection, and reporting.
• Contribute language-based insights and subject matter expertise to report quality reviews.
• Ensure collection and reporting meets applicable Defense Intelligence requirements, standards, and procedures.
• Collaborate with analysts, collectors, and mission personnel.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level