Language-Enabled OSINT Collector

The Employee Connect•Washington, WA
•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 at a worksite 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.

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 of that 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 collection and reporting meet applicable Defense Intelligence requirements, standards, and procedures.
  • Collaborate with analysts, collectors, and mission personnel.
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