Collections Operation Manager - Human Intelligence Operations

Description

Overview

DarkStar Intelligence is seeking a highly experienced HUMINT Collections Operation Manager to provide leadership, oversight, and operational management in support of critical national security and intelligence mission requirements.

The selected candidate will be responsible for overseeing HUMINT collection operations, managing operational personnel, coordinating collection activities, and ensuring mission objectives are executed effectively and in accordance with government requirements, established policies, and operational standards.

The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in Human Intelligence (HUMINT), operational management, collection requirements, and intelligence mission execution. This individual must demonstrate the ability to lead diverse operational teams, coordinate with government stakeholders, manage competing priorities, and deliver results in a dynamic and highly classified environment.

What You'll Do

• Provide leadership and operational oversight of HUMINT collection activities in support of government mission requirements.
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• Manage, coordinate, and synchronize HUMINT collection operations to ensure alignment with established mission objectives and collection priorities.
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• Supervise and mentor operational personnel, providing guidance, performance oversight, and professional development.
• Coordinate with government customers, operational partners, and supporting organizations to facilitate mission execution.
• Oversee the development, coordination, and management of collection plans, operational requirements, and mission deliverables.
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• Monitor operational performance, identify potential challenges, and implement solutions to improve mission effectiveness.
• Ensure collection activities comply with applicable policies, regulations, procedures, and operational security requirements.
• Provide senior-level briefings, operational updates, and recommendations to government leadership.
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• Manage personnel assignments, operational resources, and competing mission priorities.
• Support the development and implementation of operational processes, procedures, and best practices.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, workforce utilization, and mission execution.
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• Maintain effective communication and coordination across government and contractor personnel.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage HUMINT collection operations in support of national security objectives.
• Provide day-to-day operational management and oversight of assigned personnel and mission activities.
• Ensure collection requirements are properly coordinated, prioritized, tracked, and executed.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with government customers and mission partners.
• Oversee operational reporting, performance metrics, and mission deliverables.
• Identify operational gaps, assess mission challenges, and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure personnel maintain required training, qualifications, and security compliance.
• Support government leadership with operational planning, resource management, and mission assessments.
• Maintain accountability for operational execution, personnel performance, and mission success.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience supporting HUMINT operations, intelligence collection, or related national security missions.
• Demonstrated experience managing or supervising HUMINT collection operations and operational personnel.
• Extensive understanding of HUMINT collection management principles, intelligence requirements, and operational processes.
• Experience coordinating with government customers, Intelligence Community organizations, and mission partners.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage competing priorities, and operate effectively in a high-tempo environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing and delivering operational briefings.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining effective coordination with government and contractor leadership.
• Experience working in classified environments and maintaining strict operational security standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior military, Intelligence Community, or federal government HUMINT experience.
• Previous experience serving in a senior HUMINT leadership, collection management, or operations management position.
• Experience managing multi-person operational teams and overseeing multiple mission requirements.
• Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD), Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), or other Intelligence Community organizations.
• Advanced knowledge of HUMINT collection management, operational planning, and intelligence mission execution.
• Experience developing operational policies, procedures, and performance standards.
• Relevant military, Intelligence Community, or specialized HUMINT training and certifications.
• Previous experience working directly with senior government leadership and operational stakeholders.

Salary Range

Compensation is based on experience, qualifications, certifications, clearance status, market data, contract requirements, and internal equity considerations.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

This position is primarily performed within secure government facilities and may require extended periods of sitting, standing, and working in a classified environment. Occasional travel may be required in support of mission requirements.

ADA Accommodations Statement

DarkStar Intelligence is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable federal, state, and local laws. If you require accommodation during the application or employment process, please contact Human Resources.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

DarkStar Intelligence LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Security Notice

All applicants must meet applicable U.S. citizenship and security clearance requirements associated with this position. Selected candidates must be able to maintain eligibility for access to classified information in accordance with government security requirements.