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DarkStar Intelligence · 2 months ago

Open Source Collection Specialist

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

6+ years exp

DarkStar Intelligence is seeking Open Source Collection Specialists (OSINT Analysts) to support the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Intelligence and Analysis. The OSINT Specialist provides open-source collection, analysis, and dissemination of publicly available information in support of national homeland security missions.

Business Information SystemsConsultingGovernmentTraining

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Conduct open source collection to support tactical and operational intelligence requirements

Identify, collect, and analyze OSINT, social media, gray literature, and other publicly available information using Government-approved tools

Produce daily, weekly, and monthly intelligence summaries and reports as directed or in response to RFIs

Develop and maintain analytical procedures to meet evolving mission requirements and ensure operational effectiveness

Support DHS I&A Watch operations by providing real-time collection on emergent threats, breaking events, and crisis situations

Maintain situational awareness and conduct information exchanges with DHS I&A, the Intelligence Community (IC), and Federal, State, Local, Tribal, Territorial, and Private (FSLTTP) partners

Identify new sources of publicly available information across the surface, deep, and dark web

Support the development of OSINT targeting and exploitation techniques, tools, and tradecraft

Assist with developing OSINT collection plans and disseminating information products

Support DHS exercises by providing analytical input and participating in scenario development and execution

Provide foreign language translation support using approved online resources as needed

Follow DHS-approved procedures for transmitting, sharing, and safeguarding sensitive or classified information

Qualification

Open Source CollectionIntelligence AnalysisDHS I&A KnowledgeOSINT MethodologiesCollection TechniquesForeign Language TranslationAnalytical ProceduresBriefing SkillsTeam Leadership

Required

Active TS/SCI and DHS Suitability determination

Bachelor's degree or higher in International Studies, Intelligence, Homeland Security, Criminal Justice, or a related field from an accredited institution

Minimum of six (6) years of experience performing Open Source Collection in support of tactical and operational intelligence missions

Understanding of DHS I&A authorities, component missions, and intelligence processes

Knowledge of open source domains, including surface, deep, and dark web

Knowledge of multiple collection techniques, planning, and dissemination practices