Open-Source Collection Specialist

Position Summary: Global C2 Integration Technologies (GC2IT) seeks a dynamic and mission-driven Open-Source Collection Specialist providing tactical and operational OSINT support to DHS I&A's mission of identifying and assessing emerging threats. This position operates in a high-tempo, multi-source intelligence environment to collect, analyze, and disseminate actionable intelligence derived from publicly available information across surface, deep, and dark web domains.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct 24/7 OSINT collection and analysis using government-approved tools, following established TTPs for surface, deep, and dark web exploitation.
• Develop and execute OSINT collection plans addressing DHS priority intelligence requirements (PIRs) and Homeland Intelligence Priority Framework (HIPF) objectives.
• Collect, evaluate, and disseminate open-source intelligence on domestic and international threats to homeland security, including terrorism, cyber threats, and CI/KR vulnerabilities.
• Maintain OSINT threat profiles, trend analysis, and situational reporting in coordination with Watch operations.
• Support crisis monitoring, emergent threat assessments, and DHS analytic production.
• Produce and deliver daily, weekly, and ad hoc OSINT summaries and respond to RFIs.
• Assist in OSINT methodology development, new tool vetting, and collection policy refinement.

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in International Studies, Intelligence, Homeland Security, or related discipline.
• Experience: Minimum 6 years performing OSINT collection or analysis in a tactical/operational setting.
• Clearance: TS/SCI eligibility.
• Knowledge: Deep familiarity with open-source platforms, social media exploitation, data aggregation tools, and DHS intelligence operations.
• Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, OSINT collection systems, and analytic writing for executive audiences.

Desired Qualifications

• DHS or IC experience in intelligence analysis or collection.
• Experience developing OSINT collection plans and dissemination strategies.
• Ability to work effectively in 24/7/365 operations under time-sensitive conditions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to climb, bend, stretch, walk, sit use hands to handle or feel; frequently use fingers to type; talk and hear; occasionally stand, kneel, stoop, crouch, bend, twist or reach out; may require lifting or moving 10 lbs.; frequently required to reach with hands and arms. Vision requirements for this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work environment will have moderate noise when working in an office environment.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Equal Opportunity Employer - The Company does not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

All applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, including corresponding core job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities (and others in accordance with applicable law) to perform the essential functions of the job, consistent with applicable laws and Company policy.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation and, where applicable, a pre-employment drug screening, in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.

Please email inquiries to: jobs@gc2it.com