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Staff OSINT Collector

Reston, VA · On-site

$18 - $24/hr

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is actively seeking a highly qualified Open-Source ... The ideal candidate will leverage their foreign language skills and interest in open-source data to ...

... researching and gathering of information * Clear brush and trees using a machete and brush axe ... Learn to set up electronic equipment and use data collector for the location of objects and lines

... researching and gathering of information * Clear brush and trees using a machete and brush axe ... Learn to set up electronic equipment and use data collector for the location of objects and lines

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Itasca, IL

$16.50 - $22.25/hr

Research and resolve billing discrepancies and misapplied payments * Coordinate with sales and ... Basic Excel skills (spreadsheets, sorting, data review) * Easygoing, team‑oriented personality ...

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Staff OSINT Collector

Berriehill Research

Reston, VA • On-site

$18 - $24/hr

Full-time

Posted 13 days ago


Job description

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is actively seeking a highly qualified Open-Source Collector to support the Intelligence and Defense communities. Outstanding candidates will have the ability to quickly discover information, create reports, and perform their duties independently with little guidance. At ARA, our goal is to improve our nation’s safety, security, and way of life. Your contribution matters and you’ll have the opportunity to make a real-world impact by joining our team!

The ideal candidate will leverage their foreign language skills and interest in open-source data to produce timely, cogent intelligence products that meet Defense Intelligence Agency requirements. In this role, you will respond to information requests by collecting and analyzing publicly available information (PAI) using specialized Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) tradecraft and managed attribution (MA) tools. This will require the application of specialized OSINT tradecraft, foreign language skills, and MA tools, all while operating within established security protocols and adhering to the OSINT Tasking, Collection, Processing, Exploitation, and Dissemination (TCPED) lifecycle.

Individuals who are passionate about applying their expertise to solve problems of national importance, who have a strong entrepreneurial spirit, and who are seeking opportunities for personal and professional growth in a stable environment are strongly encouraged to apply.

Candidates must be located in the Reston, VA or Patrick AFB, FL area. This is a contingent position based on contract award.

Required Staff OSINT Collector Qualifications:

  • US Citizen with an active TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI with Polygraph
  • Bachelor's degree with 2-4 years relevant work experience as an OSINT Collector or intelligence analysis, equivalent professional experience (at least 8 years) will be considered for talented candidates without a degree  
  •  DLPT certification within the last 2 years for at least one of the following languages:
    • Arabic
    • Chinese
    • Farsi
    • Russian
    • Spanish
  •  Experience discovering and synthesizing open-source data
  •  Experience creating reports from open-source information
  •  Experience creating and implementing open-source collection plans
  •  Proficiency with OSINT tools, platforms, and analytic techniques
  •  Excellent writing skills and experience writing detailed reports

Additional Staff OSINT Collector Desirable Qualifications:

  • Current CI Poly
  • Team player with excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate

COMPANY INFORMATION:

Applied Research Associates, Inc. is an employee-owned international research and engineering company. We have been providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences since 1979. ARA has over 2,223 employee-owners and continues to grow rapidly. Together, our offices throughout the U.S. and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense, civil, and health technologies, computer software, and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement.

ARA also prides itself, on having a challenging culture where innovation & experimentation are the norm. The motto, “Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit” sums up the ARA experience. Employee ownership ensures you have a voice with what happens in the company. 

To find out more about what the Integrated Mission Systems Sector has to offer, visit our website at: https://www.ara.com/benefits/