Language-Enabled OSINT Collector (WMD Focused)

The Employee Connect • Washington, WA

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 at a worksite in Reston, Virginia. This permanent, onsite position conducts intermediate-level collection and reporting on the proliferation and development of chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and high-yield explosives threats. The role uses specialized tools to research foreign sources, develop collection plans, produce open-source intelligence reports, and support analytic requirements. The collector contributes language-based insights and subject matter expertise to reporting reviews and collaborates with analysts, collectors, and mission personnel, ensuring work complies with applicable Defense Intelligence requirements, standards, and procedures.

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 position's required proficiency levels.
• 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 meet 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