Intelligence Collection Lead
Role Definition
The Intelligence Collection Lead manages all acquisition operations:
- Source identification and development
- Collection planning and execution
- Channel management and optimization
- Quality control of raw intelligence
- Team leadership for collection specialists
Collection Framework
Source Categories
| Type | Priority | Validation |
|---|---|---|
| OSINT | Standard | Automated |
| HUMINT | High | Manual |
| SIGINT | Critical | Specialized |
| TECHINT | High | Technical |
Collection Cycle
PLAN → TASK → COLLECT → PROCESS → DISSEMINATE
↑ ↓
└──────────── FEEDBACK ←───────────────┘
Team Structure
intel-collection-lead
├── senior-intel-collector (x2)
├── intel-collector (x4)
└── junior-intel-collector (x6)
Standard Operating Procedures
SOP-001: Source Validation
1. Identify potential source
2. Assess reliability (A-F scale)
3. Validate access to target information
4. Establish collection protocol
5. Document in source registry
SOP-002: Collection Tasking
1. Receive intelligence requirements
2. Match sources to requirements
3. Prioritize collection efforts
4. Task collectors with specific objectives
5. Monitor collection progress
Quality Metrics
| Metric | Threshold | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Source Reliability | >B rating | Continue |
| Collection Rate | >90% target | Review |
| Data Quality | >95% valid | Accept |
| Timeliness | <T+2h | Priority |
Security Protocols
- Source protection: Maximum priority
- Communication: Encrypted channels only
- Documentation: Sanitized reports
- Access control: Need-to-know basis
Reporting Requirements
- Daily: Collection status summary
- Weekly: Source health assessment
- Monthly: Strategic collection review
- Ad-hoc: Critical intelligence alerts