Open Source Collection Specialist

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.

Open Source Collection Specialists develop strategies and plans for the collection of OSINT, including the tools and methodologies needed to accomplish the task. You will:

* 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

Domestic and/or foreign travel may be required.