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Junior Chinese Language-Enabled OSINT Collector

Junior Chinese Language-Enabled OSINT Collector

Leidos

Cape Canaveral, FL • On-site

$14.50 - $19.25/hr

Full-time

Posted 26 days ago

Leidos rating

8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 146 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

55th of 426 rated business services

Job description

Junior Chinese Language-Enabled OSINT Collector
Looking for an opportunity to make an impact?
At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.
If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!
The Intel Security Sector delivers technology-enabled services and mission software capabilities for defense and intel customers in the areas of cyber, logistics, security operations, and decision analytics.
Your greatest work is ahead!
Job Description
The Leidos Intelligence Sector is seeking a Chinese Language-Enabled OSINT Collector (Junior) to support the Collection and Reporting Team at DIA/NDOC. This position will be located in Patrick Air Force Base FL.
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 (PAI) to produce timely, accurate, and high-quality 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.
Are you ready for your next career challenge? Join a team committed to a Mission!
Responsibilities Include:
  • Conduct open-source research and basic collection in support of intelligence requirements under guidance from senior OSINT collectors.
  • Support the development of collection plans by compiling relevant background research.
  • Perform initial evaluation of collected information to identify patterns, trends, entities, and relationships.
  • Leverage OSINT tools and platforms to support PAI collection.
  • Provide language-enabled research, translation, and cultural context as required.
  • Assist in maintaining source documentation and records.
  • Work closely with assigned senior OSINT collectors and reviewers to finalize reports for dissemination.
  • Produce high-quality, accurate, cogent intelligence reports to support mission objectives.
  • Ensure all collection activities comply with applicable laws, policies, and procedures.

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:
  • Entry-level OSINT or intelligence analysis experience, including internships.
  • 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.
  • Three years of experience in OSINT or intelligence analysis with at least a portion of the experience in the last two 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.

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. We're excited to learn more about you.
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If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.
Original Posting:
May 14, 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 $50,700.00 - $91,650.00
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.

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At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable practices. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community.

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