Core One

HUMINT Collection Manager at Core One (Washington, DC)

Core One· Washington, DC·

Job description

Join our team at Core One! Our mission is to be at the forefront of devising analytical, operational and technical solutions to our Nation's most complex national security challenges. In order to achieve our mission, Core One values people first! We are committed to recruiting, nurturing, and retaining top talent! We offer a competitive total compensation package that sets us apart from our competition. Core One is a team-oriented, dynamic, and growing company that values exceptional performance!

*This position requires TS/SCI with CI Poly*

Responsibilities:

  • Collaborates with collection requirements managers, analytic elements and consumers to ensure clandestine and overt HUMINT collection operations
  • Applies intelligence collection systems and capabilities to inform intelligence collectors and consumers of collection developments and relevancy through a range of products
  • Collaborates across the IC to understand consumer intelligence needs and gaps to optimize developing collection operations tailored to the requirements of the customer
  • Works with collectors and all-source analysts to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of multi-INT collection against requirements; and the execution of collection plans and strategies to generate reliable intelligence relevant to consumer needs
  • Uses statistical, algorithmic, data mining, and visualization techniques to find and interpret ISR data sources
  • Manages large amounts of data, ensures data consistency, produces visualizations and develops models to report findings
  • Assists with developing methods and criteria to evaluate whether collection requirements have been satisfied, using measures of effectiveness and measures of performance Produces feedback of findings, identifies collection gaps, related trends, and opportunities; assesses collection options, tests assumptions, and produces judgements, recommendations and solutions to refine collection
  • Produces analyses identifying gaps in collections methods, and models future intelligence collection scenarios for Collection Strategists, Intelligence Planners, and Collection Enterprise Architects
  • Conducts, develops, produces, and presents programs of instruction in specified collection operations TTPs, and related or supporting processes for various human intelligence and technical intelligence operations under DoD authorities
  • Demonstrates ability to produce Intelligence Information Reports (IIRs)

Qualifications:

  • Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
  • Graduate of in-residence basic Human Intelligence Collection course to include, but not limited to, Defense Strategic Debriefer Course (DSDC) or Military Service equivalent

Security Clearance:

  • TS/SCI with CI Poly

Core One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Why work at Core One

  • Meaningful work: Employees support critical national security missions that protect the country, with a culture of “relentless dedication.”
  • Culture: Collegial, principled, and mission‑first; described as “highly effective team” that values adaptability, discretion, and integrity.
  • Benefits:
    • Competitive, market‑based compensation and performance bonuses
    • 6% 401(k) company match, vested immediately
    • Health, dental, vision insurance (individual & family)
    • Paid time off, 11 paid federal holidays, parental leave (paid for new parents)
    • Flexible Spending Accounts (medical and child‑care, tax‑free)
    • Life & disability insurance at no cost
    • Training and certification reimbursements
  • Career growth: Individual development plans; roles span Intelligence Analysis, Operations, Corporate, Application Development, Training & Logistics.
  • Locations: Sterling, VA (HQ) and sites across the U.S. and overseas (Philippines). Many roles require TS/SCI clearance and may involve travel.
  • Work environment: Hybrid/office based on mission needs; emphasis on collaboration and focused teamwork.

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