Collection Manager (SME)

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Collection Manager to join our team at Joint Base Langley-Eustis (JBLE), supporting the 480th Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Wing (480 ISRW). The Collection Manager will play a critical role in planning, coordinating, and managing intelligence collection efforts to support the wing’s Analysis & Exploitation Teams (AETs), air component objectives, and other strategic, operational and tactical requirements. This position requires expertise in ISR collection management, intelligence planning, and the ability to integrate collection strategies into mission requirements effectively. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Develop and execute Collection Management strategies to support operational and strategic intelligence requirements. 

• Coordinate with AETs, other cross-functional teams, analysts, mission planners, and operators, to ensure seamless integration of ISR collection capabilities into mission planning. 

• Identify intelligence gaps and recommend collection strategies to address them. 

• Task and manage ISR collection platforms, ensuring alignment with mission priorities and air component objectives. 

• Monitor and assess the effectiveness of collection efforts, providing feedback and recommendations for improvement to optimize 480th ISRW AET analysis and other air component requirements. 

• Prepare and deliver briefings, reports, and other intelligence products to senior leadership and stakeholders. 

• Collaborate with external agencies and partners to synchronize collection management efforts. 

• Maintain proficiency in ISR tools, methodologies, and platforms to ensure the delivery of cutting-edge intelligence solutions. 

• Ensure compliance with all security protocols, classification guidelines, and organizational policies. 

• Travel may be required (Up to 15%) 

Required Qualifications: 

• Experience Level: Masters Degree and 15 plus years or have a bachelor’s degree from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and an additional 5 years of related expert experience, for a total of 20 years, as a substitute to the master’s degree.

• Technical Expertise: 

• Proficiency in Collection Management, ISR Planning, and operational-level intelligence support. 

• Familiarity with ISR platforms, tools, and methodologies. 

• Strong understanding of intelligence collection processes and requirements. 

• Skills: 

• Exceptional analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills for producing high-quality intelligence products and briefings. 

• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. 

• Ability to define problems, supervise studies and lead surveys to collect and analyze data to provide advice and recommend solutions. 

• Expertise in executing collection management and ISR methodologies, tradecraft and techniques aligned with 480 ISRW mission. 

• Security Clearance: Active Top Secret/SCI clearance is required. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience supporting the 480 ISRW or similar ISR organizations. 

• Extensive experience and knowledge of ISR Collection Management and operational-level intelligence planning. 
• Completion of a commercial, military, or U.S. Government collection management training course or specialized certification. 
• Familiarity with advanced intelligence planning tools and methodologies. 

• Prior experience mentoring or training junior personnel in collection management. 

• Desired Education:  Master’s Degree in Intelligence, Military Operational Art/Science, or operational management. 

Why Join Us? 

• Be part of a mission-critical team supporting the U.S. Air Force's ISR operations. 

• Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, a hub for Air Force intelligence and training excellence. 

• Access to professional development opportunities and career growth within the intelligence community. 

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