Open Source Collection Specialist

Summary

Open Source Collection Specialists manage the systematic collection of publicly available information in a given region to meet customer needs.

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Overview

* Accepting applications

* Open & closing dates

10/01/2024 to 09/30/2025

* Salary

$72,965 - $181,216 per year

* Pay scale & grade

GS 9 - 14

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Location

Many vacancies in the following location:

* Washington DC, DC

* Remote job

No

* Telework eligible

No

* Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

* Relocation expenses reimbursed

Yes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.

* Appointment type

Permanent

* Work schedule

Full-time

* Service

Excepted

* Promotion potential

None

* Job family (Series)

* 0132 Intelligence

* Supervisory status

No

* Security clearance

Sensitive Compartmented Information

* Drug test

Yes

* Position sensitivity and risk

Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk

* Trust determination process

* National security

* Financial disclosure

Yes

* Bargaining unit status

No

* Announcement number

24-12199#-#/DIHD

* Control number

759382300

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This job is open to

* The public

U. S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U. S.

* Federal employees - Competitive service

Current or former competitive service federal employees.

* Federal employees - Excepted service

Current excepted service federal employees.

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Duties

As an Open Source Collection Specialist (OSCS), you will manage the systematic collection of publicly available information in a given region or a subject area to meet customer needs. The information is known as Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) and includes traditional mass media, the internet, specialized journals, studies, conference proceedings, geospatial information, and more. In some cases, OSCSs act as collectors themselves. Some OSCSs work in traditional library environments, while others work in geographic- or subject area-based components.

Open Source Collection Specialists develop strategies and plans for the collection of OSINT, including the tools and methodologies needed to accomplish the task. You will:

* Drive integrated information gathering on a strategic topic, regional, or cross-regional need

* Research and acquire publicly available information in response to intelligence gaps

* Identify relevant sources for data collection

* Manage financial or personnel resources associated with collection, including contracts

* Help develop, acquire, evaluate and/or implement collection tools and methodologies

* Help develop metadata schema or other information discoverability processes

Domestic and/or foreign travel may be required.

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

* You must be physically in the United States or one of its territories when you submit your resume via MyLINK.

* You must be registered for the Selective Service, if applicable.

* You must be a U. S. citizen and at least 18 years of age (dual-national US citizens are eligible).

* You must be willing to move to the Washington, DC area.

* You must successfully complete a thorough medical and psychological exam, a polygraph interview, and a comprehensive background investigation.

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Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

* Critical thinking and research skills

* Strong verbal and written communications skills

* Ability to work within an ambiguous, evolving digital environment as a member of a collaborative team

* At least two (2) years' experience (including academic studies) in at least one of the following:

* Data Management

* Information management/information science/librarianship

* Management of financial or personnel resources

* Management of language program

* Participation in the development and/or implementation of Human Language Technologies or other collection technologies

* Ability to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA, including U. S. citizenship and a background investigation

Desired Qualifications

* Moderate proficiency in foreign languages

* Experience managing complex projects

* Experience designing or managing contracts

Education

* Bachelor's degree in one of the following with emphasis on statistical analysis:

* Area Studies

* Data Management

* Foreign Language/Linguistics (or a related field)

* Geography/GIS

* International Studies

* Library/Information Science

* Media Studies

* Political Studies

* At least a 3. 0 GPA on a 4-point scale is preferred, but exceptions are made for extenuating circumstances

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

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As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

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If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U. S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U. S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rati.