R-Chinese Language-Enabled OSINT Collector; Mid

Chinese Language-Enabled OSINT Collector (Mid)

Location:

Bethesda, MD;
Reston, VA; or Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling.

• Conduct open-source research and collection to satisfy intelligence requirements.
• Develop and implement collection plans aligned with mission objectives.
• Identify, evaluate, and synthesize relevant publicly available information from foreign sources.
• Utilize OSINT tools, methodologies, and best practices to navigate foreign websites.
• Provide language-enabled research, translation, and cultural insights to enhance collection and OSIR production.
• Produce high-quality, accurate, cogent intelligence reports to support mission objectives.
• Conduct OSIR quality reviews to ensure clarity, accuracy, and adherence to DIE standards.
• Ensure all collection activities comply with applicable laws, policies, and procedures.
• Mentor junior personnel and contribute to tradecraft development as needed.
• Demonstrate ability to work independently without oversight and direction.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, attention to detail, and strong initiative.

• Active TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI with Polygraph.
• Current or recent SCI-level access is a significant advantage and preferred.
• Successful polygraph within the last five years is a significant advantage and preferred.

• Three years of OSINT collection experience.
• Bachelor's degree in 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.
• Chinese language proficiency, 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.

• Bachelor's degree in intelligence studies, or relevant field.
• Eight (8) years of OSINT collection experience with at least a portion of the experience within the last two (2) years.
• Proficiency with OSINT 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.

Pay range: $73,450.00 - $.

Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at

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.