Program Manager - OSINT/Watch Officer

Assertive Professionals•Washington, DC

10h•Onsite

About The Position

Assertive Professionals is seeking a Program Manager - OSINT/Watch Officer to support a National Security customer in Washington, DC. This is an open position within an employee-centric, fast-growing small business. The role involves leading a team responsible for open-source intelligence (OSINT) and intelligence watch operations, ensuring effective collection, analysis, reporting, and dissemination of intelligence. The position requires onsite presence five days a week during standard business hours, with flexibility for 24/7/365 operations. Responsibilities include managing and mentoring personnel, developing standard operating procedures, overseeing reporting processes, and engaging with various stakeholders.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph
Degree from an accredited institution
With a degree from an accredited relevant institution in an area applicable to the position: 10 years of relevant experience
With a degree from an accredited institution in an area not relevant to the position: 14 years of relevant experience
Must have experience conducting Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) analysis, including the use of OSINT tools, techniques, and methodologies
National Security Customer Intelligence analysis experience

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution with preferred concentrations in areas such as Project or Program Management, Intelligence, Public Administration, Public Policy, American Government/Governance, Law/Legal Studies, or Management/Leadership
Intelligence Community (IC) experience
National Security Customer Intelligence analysis experience
Eight (8) years of experience working on an intelligence services contract/task order involving Contractor personnel support.
Eight (8) years of experience directing intelligence operations
Knowledge of the National Security Customer intelligence authorities
Knowledge of the National Security Customer's component missions, and the role of the organization in supporting the Intelligence Enterprise
Knowledge of the National Security Customer's overall intelligence research, analysis, and production process
Experience working with Microsoft Office suite and the National Security Customer's data systems
OSINT Training/Certification preferred

Responsibilities

Serve as the onsite lead responsible for the oversight and execution of all tasks and deliverables under this contract.
Lead the daily activities of an operational and tactical open-source intelligence (OSINT) and intelligence watch team.
Ensure the effective collection, analysis, reporting, and dissemination of timely and actionable intelligence.
Establish and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), OSINT workflows, and intelligence watch support functions.
Manage, train, and mentor a team of skilled intelligence support personnel by developing work plans, schedules, and coverage to meet mission requirements.
Oversee activity logs and reporting processes to ensure accurate tracking, task prioritization, and resource allocation.
Engage regularly with office personnel, including contract staff, management, and customer leadership.
Participate in meetings, training sessions, and outreach initiatives.
Prepare and submit weekly activity reports summarizing staff performance, supported projects, and work schedules.