Chinese Language-Enabled Osint Collector (Mid)

Chinese Language-Enabled OSINT Collector (Mid)

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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.

As a Language-Enabled OSINT Collector, you will conduct OSINT collection activities to support our customer's mission objectives. You will identify, evaluate, and exploit publicly available information to produce timely, accurate, and well-written Open Source Intelligence Reports (OSIRs). The ideal candidate will bring strong analytic skills, sound judgement, and the ability to operate effectively in a dynamic, mission-focused environment.

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Responsibilities Include:

• 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 practice 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.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently without oversight and direction

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

Clearance Requirements:

• 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.

Required Experience, Skills, and 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.

Preferred Experience, Skills, and 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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Original Posting:

April 29, 2026

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.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $73,450.00 - $132,775.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.