Job Description

Language-Enabled OSINT Collector - Active TS/SCI Clearance Required

Location: Reston, VA (Onsite)

Pay Rate: $100,000 – $105,000 per year

Position Overview

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 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.

Key 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 all collection and reporting meets applicable Defense Intelligence requirements, standards, and procedures
• Collaborate with analysts, collectors, and mission personnel

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required
• Active TS/SCI clearance, and the ability to obtain a polygraph
• Intelligence Community experience is required
• Eight years of experience conducting OSINT collection, research, analysis, and reporting, with some of it within the last 2 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Screening Questions

• How many years of OSINT collection and reporting experience do you have, and in which languages are you proficient?
• Do you hold an active TS/SCI clearance, and have you completed a polygraph?
• Are you available to work onsite in Reston, VA?