Open-Source Collector-Spanish

ARA • Patrick AFB, FL

9h

About The Position

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is actively seeking a highly qualified
Open-Source Collector to support the Intelligence and Defense communities.
Outstanding candidates will have the ability to quickly discover information,
create reports, and perform their duties independently with little guidance. At
ARA, our goal is to improve our nation’s safety, security, and way of life. Your
contribution matters and you’ll have the opportunity to make a real-world impact
by joining our team!

The ideal candidate will leverage their foreign language skills and interest in
open-source data to produce timely, cogent intelligence products that meet
Defense Intelligence requirements. In this role, you will respond to information
requests by collecting and synthesizing publicly available information (PAI)
using specialized Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) tradecraft and managed
attribution (MA) tools. This will require the application of specialized
Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) tradecraft, foreign language skills, and
managed attribution tools, all while operating within established security
protocols and adhering to the OSINT Tasking, Collection, Processing,
Exploitation, and Dissemination (TCPED) lifecycle. This position is in Patrick
AFB, FL.

Individuals who are passionate about applying their expertise to solve problems
of national importance, who have a strong entrepreneurial spirit, and who are
seeking opportunities for personal and professional growth in a stable
environment are strongly encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• US Citizen with Top Secret clearance and willing to submit to a polygraph
• Bachelor's degree with 5-7 years relevant work experience as an intelligence analyst, linguist or related role
• Spanish language proficiency (Native language, DLPT 2, or equivalent)
• Experience utilizing specialized OSINT tradecraft and managed attribution tools for the discovery and collection of publicly available information
• Proven ability to synthesize complex open-source data into clear, insightful, and actionable intelligence reports
• Experience creating and implementing open-source collection plans
• Knowledge of OSINT tradecraft
• Political, geopolitical, and historical knowledge of Latin America
• Excellent writing skills and experience writing detailed reports

Nice To Haves

• Current CI Polygraph
• Team player with excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate

Responsibilities

• Collecting and synthesizing publicly available information (PAI) using specialized Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) tradecraft and managed attribution (MA) tools.
• Operating within established security protocols and adhering to the OSINT Tasking, Collection, Processing, Exploitation, and Dissemination (TCPED) lifecycle.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees