R-Chinese Language-Enabled OSINT Collector; Mid
Listed on 2026-07-23
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IT/Tech
Data Analyst, Information Security & Data Protection, Data Mining
Chinese Language-Enabled OSINTCollector (Mid) Job Description
The Leidos Intelligence Sector is seeking a Chinese Language-Enabled OSINT Collector(Mid) to support the Collection and Reporting Team at DIA/NDOC. This position will be located at one of our customer sites in Bethesda, MD;
Reston, VA; or Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling. This exciting opportunity will enable you to leverage your experience in support of the DIA OSINT mission. In this mission space, we support DIA/NDOC's OSINT 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.
- 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.
- Have 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 5 years is a significant advantage and preferred.
Education:
- 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.
Education:
- 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.
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