Chinese Language-Enabled OSINT Collector (Mid)
Reston, VA - USA
Job Summary
Chinese Language-Enabled OSINTCollector (Mid)
Looking for an opportunity to make an impact
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Job Description
TheLeidosIntelligenceSectoris seeking aChineseLanguage-Enabled OSINT Collector(Mid) tosupport the Collection and Reporting Team at DIA/ 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 this mission spacewe support DIA/NDOCsOSINT 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 Collectoryou will conduct OSINT collection activities to support our customers missionobjectives. You willidentify evaluate and exploit publicly available information to producetimelyaccurate 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.
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Responsibilities Include:
Conduct open-source researchand collectionto satisfyintelligence requirements.
Develop andimplement collection plans aligned with missionobjectives.
Identifyevaluateand 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-qualityaccuratecogent intelligence reports tosupport missionobjectives.
Conduct OSIRquality reviewsto ensure clarityaccuracy 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.
Bachelors degreein intelligence studies or relevant fieldor 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:
Bachelors 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. Were excited to learn more about you.
If youre looking for comfort keep scrolling. At Leidos we outthink outbuild and outpace the status quo because the mission demands it. Were not hiring followers. Were recruiting the ones who disrupt provoke and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. Were already at step 30 and moving faster than anyone else dares.
Original Posting:
April 29 2026For 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 $73450.00 - $132775.00The 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 Company
Leidos is an innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health. Our 47,000 employees collaborate to create smarter technology solutions for customers in these critical markets.