Open Source Collection Specialist

CIA • Mclean, VA

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About The Position

As an Open Source Collection Specialist (OSCS), you will manage the systematic collection of publicly available information in a given region or a subject area to meet customer needs. The information is known as Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) and includes traditional mass media, the internet, specialized journals, studies, conference proceedings, geospatial information, and more. In some cases, OSCSs act as collectors themselves. Some OSCSs work in traditional library environments, while others work in geographic- or subject area-based components.

Responsibilities

• Drive integrated information gathering on a strategic topic, regional, or cross-regional need
• Research and acquire publicly available information in response to intelligence gaps
• Identify relevant sources for data collection
• Manage financial or personnel resources associated with collection, including contracts
• Help develop, acquire, evaluate and/or implement collection tools and methodologies
• Help develop metadata schema or other information discoverability processes

What This Job Offers

• Industry: National Security and International Affairs
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees