OSINT Collector (Mandarin Proficiency) – Mid-Level

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📍 HI, USOTHER

About this role

Overview

BLUEHAWK, LLC is a professional services firm providing intelligence, information technology, language, and training services to the U.S. Government and commercial entities with objectives to protect and defend our nation, citizens, natural resources, critical Infrastructure, freedoms, and human rights. We are hiring creative, motivated talented people. Who are committed to delivering programs and solutions to meet our customers' time frames and financial parameters by managing technical, schedule, and cost performance.

 

Position Overview

Bluehawk is seeking a Mid-Level OSINT Collector (Mandarin) to support INDOPACOM intelligence requirements through language-enabled open-source collection and exploitation. The analyst will collect, translate, and analyze publicly and commercially available information to produce high-quality Open Source Intelligence Reports (OSIRs) supporting defense and operational missions.

Responsibilities

  • Collect, process, translate, and exploit foreign open-source information (PAI/CAI/social media)
  • Conduct structured OSINT collection, including data mining and social network exploitation
  • Fuse multi-source information into finished OSIRs that provide mission-relevant insights
  • Develop and execute OSINT collection plans aligned with Combatant Command priorities
  • Produce clear, concise intelligence reporting in accordance with DIA writing standards
  • Support Requests for Information (RFIs) with timely and actionable responses
  • Apply OSINT tools and methodologies to analyze complex regional and mission-specific issues
  • Maintain working relationships across the IC, law enforcement, and operational stakeholders
  • Continuously improve OSINT collection, processing, and dissemination methodologies

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI (CI Polygraph preferred)
  • Mandarin proficiency (DLPT Level 3 or equivalent)
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field
  • Minimum 8 years of relevant experience (within the last 2 years)
  • Minimum 3 years of OSIR writing experience
  • Completion of one of the following:
    • Army BOSIC
    • DIA BOSC 301 or 302
    • DIA BOTC or AOTC
    • Equivalent commercial OSINT training

 

Required Skills & Competencies

  • Ability to rapidly translate and contextualize foreign-language materials into English
  • Strong analytic writing skills aligned with DIA standards
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
  • Experience working independently with minimal oversight
  • Ability to collaborate across IC partners and mission stakeholders
  • Strong attention to detail in OSINT collection planning and execution

 

Highly Desired

  • Experience producing OSIRs in accordance with DIEM guidance
  • Familiarity with DIA Style Manual for Intelligence Production

 

Bluehawk, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/EOE Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

 

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