Tactical OSINT Collector (Data Collection Specialist II) (TS/SCI Required)

Tactical OSINT Collector (Data Collection Specialist II) (TS/SCI Required)

We anticipate this work to start December 8, 2025 (Contingent upon contract award)

Strategic Resilience Group (SRG) is seeking a skilled Tactical Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) Collector to provide 24/7/365 support to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A), Open Source Intelligence Division (OSID). This position supports I&A’s mission to identify, assess, and report on emerging threats to homeland security through the collection and analysis of publicly available information (PAI), including deep and dark web sources.

Responsibilities

• Provide rotational 24/7/365 support through six defined shifts (including nights, weekends, and holidays).
• Collect, aggregate, and report on publicly available information (PAI) using customer-approved OSINT tools, tradecraft, and techniques.
• Monitor open sources across social media, traditional media, gray literature, and dark web environments to support indications and warnings (I&W), situational awareness, and threat analysis.
• Produce daily, weekly, and monthly intelligence summaries, briefings, and ad hoc responses to Requests for Information (RFIs).
• Support planning and execution of exercises, including scenario development and active participation as an OSINT SME.
• Continuously evaluate and identify new OSINT sources, tools, and methodologies to enhance collection and exploitation capabilities.
• Assist in the development of OSINT collection plans and contribute to serialized raw intelligence reporting in support of I&A collection requirements.
• Translate foreign-language materials using publicly available translation tools and transmit reports per established procedures.
• Provide tactical support to Watch Operations during emergent threats, crises, and surge events.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in International Relations, Intelligence Studies, Journalism, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in open-source intelligence, social media analysis, or data exploitation in support of federal missions.
• Demonstrated experience producing intelligence products and briefings derived from OSINT sources.
• Familiarity with Homeland Security Intelligence Enterprise (HSIE) missions and authorities.
• Understanding of OSINT policy, compliance, and ethical standards under EO 12333, ICD 203, and DHS MD 11042.1.

Desired Knowledge/Skills Requirements

• TS/SCI clearance required at time of hire.
• Experience conducting research and analysis across the clear, deep, and dark web.
• Ability to rapidly triage large volumes of data and identify threat indicators and emerging trends.
• Understanding of Homeland Security Priority Framework (HIPF) and familiarity with structured/unstructured PAI collection techniques.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; capable of drafting concise, accurate intelligence summaries.
• Knowledge of foreign languages and regional dynamics (desired but not required).

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Business Consulting and Services