Open Source Collection Specialist

Open Source Collection Specialist

About the Organization Established in 2015,AssertiveProfessionals(AP), is anEconomically Disadvantaged Woman Owned Small Business (EDWOSB)andService-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). Armed with expertise, a passion for the industry, and an employee centric corporate culture,APhas already made a name for itself within the Defense Contracting community taking 15th place in America's Top 100 Small Business Visionaries for the 2018 Best of Small Business Awards, receiving the HireVets Platinum Medallion from the Department of Labor in 2021, has a 4.9 rating on Glassdoor, made the Inc. 5000 list and is a VET100 awardee as one of the fastest growing Veteran Owned Businesses in 2021.

Our Mission : Providing cleared professionals who assist the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, and Department of Homeland Security in accomplishing their missions worldwide, through an employee centric culture of development, communication, and transparency.

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A recruiter will prequalify you and reach back out once we have a suitable position.

Req Number AP 25-00014

Location Washington Metro Area

Full-Time / Part-Time Full-Time

Minimum Clearance TS / SCI

Timeline Proposed

Description

Assertive Professionalsis seeking a Open Source Collection Specialistsupporting ourNational Security customer inWashington, DC.

This is a proposed position, we are offering a$5,000 sign-on bonusto qualified candidates that sign aLetter of Commitment before 11 / 9 / 25.

This is a great opportunity to work for an employee-centric, fast-growing small business. We offer an excellent benefits package, including PTO, 401k Match at 5%, Profit Sharing, Company paid Life Insurance, Dental, Vision, STD / LTD, and two options under a national medical plan with employee contribution.There is an additional$1,200annual corporate bonus for time and attendance compliance!

Responsibilities Include :

The Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) Analyst / Watch Officer will provide 24 / 7 / 365 operational intelligence support to the National Security Customer through rotational shift work, ensuring continuous situational awareness and timely response to emerging threats. The analyst will identify, collect, and aggregate publicly available information (PAI) — including open-source, media, social media, gray literature, and other data sources — using customer-approved OSINT tools and methodologies. Responsibilities include producing daily, weekly, and monthly intelligence summaries; responding to Requests for Information (RFIs); and supporting ongoing information exchanges with the organization, Intelligence Community (IC), and Federal, State, Local, Territorial, Tribal, and Private (FSLTTP) partners. The OSINT Analyst / Watch Officer will research, evaluate, correlate, and analyze information from multiple sources to generate actionable intelligence and provide updates on emergent threats, breaking events, and crisis situations as directed.

The OSINT Analyst / Watch Officer will support the development of OSINT collection plans, methodologies, and analytical procedures to adapt to evolving mission requirements and maximize operational success. Duties include maintaining a portfolio of threat profiles, activities, and trends from open-source, agency, commercial, and dark web sources; developing and refining OSINT targeting and exploitation techniques; and participating in exercises through analysis, scenario development, and briefings to leadership. The analyst will use Government-approved tools, techniques, and tradecraft to access and collect information from the clear, deep, and dark web, ensuring all activities align with established policies, TTPs, and the Homeland Security Intelligence Priority Framework (HIPF). Additional responsibilities include translating foreign language material using publicly available tools, maintaining compliance with approved information-sharing procedures, and supporting departmental missions such as counterterrorism, critical infrastructure protection, cybersecurity, border security, disaster response, and countering exploitation crimes.

Required Experience and Qualifications :

Active TS / SCI

Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution

With a degree from an accredited institution in an area applicable to the position : Six (6) years of prior experience performing Open Source Collection for tactical / operational support.

With a degree from an accredited institution in an area not relevant to the position : Ten (10) years of prior experience performing Open Source Collection for tactical / operational support.

Intelligence Community (IC) experience

Experience working with the National Security Customer's data sources

Knowledge of the National Security Customer's intelligence authorities, the organization's component missions, and the role of the organization in supporting the National Security Customer's Intelligence Enterprise

Knowledge of the overall organization's intelligence research, analysis, and production process.

Knowledge of multiple open source areas, including surface, deep, and dark web.

Knowledge of multiple collection techniques or approaches.

Knowledge of developing a collection plan and dissemination practices.

Experience working with Microsoft Office suite, common Open Source tools, and the National Security Customer's data systems.

Desired Experience and Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution preferred in International Studies, Intelligence, Homeland Security, Criminal Justice, or other related concentration.

National Security Customer-specific intelligence analysis experience

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Position 2. Proposed - TS / SCI

EOE Statement Assertive Professionals, LLC, is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position is currently accepting applications.