Chinese Language-Enabled OSINT Collector (Mid)

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Chinese Language-Enabled OSINTCollector (Mid)

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Job Description

TheLeidosIntelligenceSectoris seeking aChineseLanguage-Enabled OSINT Collector(Mid) tosupport the Collection and Reporting Team at DIA/NDOC.This position will belocatedat one of our customer sites in Bethesda, MD; Reston, VA; or Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling.

This exciting opportunitywillenableyou toleverageyour experiencein support oftheDIAOSINT mission. In this mission space,we support DIA/NDOC'sOSINT production on behalf of the Defense Intelligence Enterprise (DIE). The Leidos effort consists of five main tasks: collecting and reporting, mission and information technology architecture, policy and OSINT governance support, OSINT strategic communications strategy support, and OSINT specialized tradecraft and training development support.

As a Language-Enabled OSINT Collector,you will conduct OSINT collection activities to support our customer's missionobjectives. You willidentify, evaluate, and exploit publicly available information to producetimely,accurate, and well-writtenOpen SourceIntelligence Reports (OSIRs).The ideal candidate will bring strong analytic skills, sound judgement, and the ability tooperateeffectively in a dynamic, mission-focused environment.

Are you ready for your next career challenge? Join a team committed to a Mission!

Responsibilities Include:

• Conduct open-source researchand collectionto satisfyintelligence requirements.

• Develop andimplement collection plans aligned with missionobjectives.

• Identify,evaluateand synthesizerelevant publicly available information from foreign sources.

• Utilize OSINT tools, methodologies, and best practiceto navigate foreignwebsites.

• Provide language-enabled research, translation, and cultural insights to enhance collection and OSIR production

• Produce high-quality,accurate,cogent intelligence reports tosupport missionobjectives.

• Conduct OSIRquality reviewsto ensure clarity,accuracy, and adherence toDIE standards.

• Ensure allcollection activitiescomply withapplicable laws, policies, and procedures

• Mentorjunior personnel and contribute to tradecraft development as needed.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently without oversight and direction

• Strong organizationalandtime-management skills, attention to detail, and strong initiative

Clearance Requirements:

• Active TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain andmaintainTS/SCI with Polygraph.

• Current or recent SCI-level access is a significant advantage and preferred.

• Successful polygraph within the last 5 years is a significant advantage and preferred.

Required Experience, Skills, and Education:

• Three years of OSINT collection experience.

• Bachelor's degreein intelligence studies, or relevant field,or an additional four (4) years of relevant experience for a total of seven (7) years of experience in intelligence studies or relevant field.

• Chineselanguageproficiency, with a minimum DLPT score of 2+, 2+, 2 or equivalent through other acceptable language testing (LTI, ALTA).

• English competency score through language testing venues for non-native English speakers.

Preferred Experience, Skills, and Education:

• Bachelor's degreein intelligence studies, or relevant field.

• Eight (8) years of OSINT collection experiencewith at least aportionof the experience within the last two (2) years.

• ProficiencywithOSINT tools, platforms, and analytic techniques.

• OSINT certification(for example, EOSINT USMC, OS301 or OS302 Army, ONI OSINT Fundamentals, DIA BOTC, NGA OSINT, SOCOM NERD).

• Proven experience with data science/advanced data analytic techniques, such as using python, R, or other scripting languages.

At Leidos, the opportunities are boundless. We challenge our staff with interesting assignments that provide them with an opportunity to thrive professionally and personally. For us, helping you grow your career is good business. We're excited to learn more about you.

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

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Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.