Language-Enabled OSINT Collector (WMD Focused)

Job Description
At BAE Systems, we're passionate about harnessing the power of technology to drive innovation and make a meaningful impact. Our team is dedicated to delivering cutting-edge solutions that support our government customer's mission-critical objectives. We're now seeking a highly skilled Language-Enabled OSINT Collector (WMD Focused) to join our dynamic team and drive specialized Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) collection efforts.
We're looking for a talented professional to play a key role in conducting OSINT collection using MAS and OSINT tools on foreign sources to identify patterns and provide intelligence requirements specifically related to the proliferation and development of Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD). As a Language-Enabled OSINT Collector, you will be responsible for creating specialized collection plans, drafting Open Source Intelligence Reports (OSIRs), and supporting OSINT analytic production requirements.
Responsibilities:

• Conducts intermediate OSINT collection using MAS and OSINT tools on foreign sources to identify patterns and provide intelligence requirements.
• Performs targeted open-source collection and reporting production specifically focused on CBRNE (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and high-yield Explosives) types of WMD.
• Creates specialized collection plans, drafts Open Source Intelligence Reports (OSIRs), and supports OSINT analytic production requirements.
• Contributes to OSIR quality reviews by providing language-based insights and subject matter expertise.
• Ensures all reporting meets Defense Intelligence requirements.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Intelligence Community Experience required
• 8 years of experience conducting OSINT collection, research, and analysis, and reporting, with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years
• Bachelor's degree in an area related to the labor category from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
• Must be language-enabled (Chinese, Russian, Spanish, Arabic, OR as required)
• Must be able to pass (within 12 months) and maintain an ILR or DLTP language certification test (normally 2,2,1 for Mids and 3,3,2 for Seniors)
• English comprehension - must Read and Listen at a 3+ level, and Write at a 3 or higher (on the ILR scale)
• Contract staff (non-native) must pass an English competency test (e.g., Educational Testing Services Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL))

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Any Open Source or OSINT certification from commercial or Goverment offerings desired

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Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $79365 - $134921
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.