Collections & CI/HUMINT Operations Specialist (Multiple Focus Areas)

Mission One – Where People MatterAs a national security, information technology, and intelligence-focused organization at Mission One, we seek to push the boundaries of innovation to produce cutting-edge defense and intelligence tools that address current and emerging national security threats. Our expertise in defense contracting allows us to harness the transformative power of advanced technology. Through this combination, we bring situational awareness to the next level, forging intelligent support capabilities and fortifying critical infrastructure like never before.

Working closely with esteemed government partners, we tackle constantly evolving security challenges head-on. Our secure and scalable solutions instill unwavering safety and resilience in our nation.Collections Management, Counterintelligence (CI), and HUMINT OperationsMission One is seeking mission-driven professionals to support national security programs in Collections Management, Counterintelligence (CI), and HUMINT Operations. This role is structured to build a flexible bench of tradecraft-capable personnel who can support customer requirements across the Defense, Homeland Security, and Intelligence Community environments.

Depending on your expertise, you will support functions such as collection planning and synchronization, HUMINT targeting, CI support, source management, and operational intelligence requirements management. Candidates may specialize in a single area or contribute across multiple domains.What You'll DoDepending on assignment and mission requirements, responsibilities may include:Develop and manage intelligence collection requirements, ensuring alignment to mission priorities and decision-maker needs.Translate operational requirements into collection strategies, collection decks, and tasking recommendations.Coordinate collection synchronization across stakeholders, analytic teams, and collection disciplines.Produce collection plans, collection management documentation, source-support packages, and operational intelligence products.Support CI and HUMINT operations through tradecraft-informed planning, documentation, and operational coordination.Manage RFIs and ensure collection responses align to timelines, standards, and mission objectives.Assist with identifying gaps in intelligence and recommending collection strategies to close those gaps.Conduct targeting support (person, network, and technology targeting) based on mission requirements.Maintain compliance with operational policies, security standards, and customer guidelines.Brief collection strategy, CI insights, or HUMINT support recommendations to mission stakeholders.Functional Specialty AreasApplicants should identify one or more areas aligned to their experience:CollectionsCollection ManagerCollection StrategistCollection Operations ManagerRequirements development and collection synchronizationRFI triage and collection tasking workflowsCI / HUMINT OperationsCI SpecialistCI / HUMINT Source ManagerHUMINT support workflows, reporting exploitation, operational coordinationRisk-informed support to operational and intelligence leadershipTargeting (HUMINT + Technical)HUMINT Targeting SpecialistTechnology Targeting SpecialistNetwork analysis to support access, collection, and operational prioritiesTarget package development and operational supportNote: You do not need expertise in all specialty areas — we are building a diverse bench of professionals aligned to mission requirements.Required QualificationsActive Secret / TS / TS-SCI clearance (preferred).Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in Intelligence Studies, Security Studies, International Relations, Criminal Justice, Political Science, or related field.3+ years experience in collections management, CI, HUMINT operations support, targeting, or related intelligence operations roles.Demonstrated experience supporting operational or intelligence mission requirements.Ability to operate with professionalism and discretion in sensitive environments.Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to brief stakeholders.Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain quality under time constraints.Preferred QualificationsExperience supporting DHS, DoD, Combatant Commands, or Intelligence Community operations.Familiarity with intelligence cycle integration: collection requirements ? tasking ?

collection ? exploitation ? dissemination.Experience in one or more of the following: Collection deck development and synchronizationHUMINT reporting familiarity and exploitation workflowsCI support to operational missionsTargeting support (human and/or technical)Experience operating in SCIF environments and working with secure systems.Knowledge of structured mission workflows and operational planning integration.Core CompetenciesSuccessful candidates typically demonstrate:Tradecraft discipline and operational judgmentRequirements thinking and analytic rigorStrong stakeholder engagement and responsivenessMission-focused communication and coordinationAbility to work across teams and ambiguityHigh integrity and security awarenessCompensation: $100,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year