Language-Enabled OSINT Collector

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 to support mission-critical open-source intelligence collection in Reston, Virginia. This permanent, onsite role researches and analyzes foreign-language sources, develops collection plans, and drafts open-source intelligence reports in support of intelligence requirements. The position uses specialized OSINT tools and contributes language-based insights to reporting quality reviews while ensuring collection and reporting comply with applicable Defense Intelligence requirements, standards, and procedures.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Active TS/SCI clearance and ability to obtain a polygraph.
• Intelligence Community experience is required.
• 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.
• 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 OSINT collection or analysis within the Intelligence Community.
• Familiarity with Defense Intelligence reporting standards and specialized OSINT collection tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct OSINT collection using specialized OSINT tools to research foreign-language sources and identify relevant patterns.
• Develop collection plans based on established intelligence requirements and mission objectives.
• Research, analyze, and evaluate information from foreign-language open sources.
• Draft Open Source Intelligence Reports and other intelligence reporting products.
• Support OSINT analytic production requirements through targeted research, collection, and reporting.
• Contribute language-based insights and context to report quality reviews.
• Ensure all 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