Job Requirements
Reston, VA
Intel Agency (NSA, CIA, FBI, etc) Polygraph
Career Level not specified
$50,700 - $91,650
Job Description
R-00182071
Description
Junior Language-Enabled OSINT Collector (Chinese or Russian)
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 Junior Language-Enabled OSINT Collector (Chinese or Russian) 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:
Clearance Requirements:
Required Experience, Skills, and Education:
Preferred Experience, Skills, and Education:
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.
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: 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 $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.
About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com .
Pay and Benefits
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits .
Securing Your Data
Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com .
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission .
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
Description
Junior Language-Enabled OSINT Collector (Chinese or Russian)
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 Junior Language-Enabled OSINT Collector (Chinese or Russian) 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 or Russian 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.
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: 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 $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.
About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com .
Pay and Benefits
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits .
Securing Your Data
Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com .
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission .
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
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