Counterintelligence (CI) Specialist - Senior

Description

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We are seeking an experienced Counterintelligence (CI) Specialist – Senior to support the USCYBERCOM J2 mission and provide direct support to offensive counterintelligence operations (OFCO), ensuring robust protection and proactive risk management for Command projects and programs.

Proposal Phase/Contingent Upon Award.

Active DoD TS/SCI with Polygraph required. No sponsorship available.

• Provide direct support to offensive counterintelligence operations (OFCO), including identifying, preparing, tracking, and coordinating materials and operational requirements through SMEs within the Command.
• Prepare reviewer packages for executives and participate in community fora to represent Command equities, as appropriate.
• Conduct in-depth analysis to assess trends and patterns of OFCO material across target countries, leveraging these insights to inform and shape OFCO strategy.
• Apply knowledge gained from OFCO activities to support the development of counterintelligence risk assessments relevant to Command projects and programs.
• Collaborate with internal and external CI partners to build a holistic understanding and common operating picture of CI activities, initiatives, and strategic threats.
• Analyze large and diversified data sets to identify significant trends, patterns, and anomalies, constructing comprehensive analytic views.
• Develop a nuanced understanding of threats posed by foreign intelligence services through analysis of OFCO activities and propose mitigation strategies.
• Contribute to the development, design, and implementation of advanced CI concepts and the application of CI principles.
• Evaluate operational capabilities and effectiveness of foreign intelligence services.
• Ensure colleagues, team members, and leadership remain fully informed regarding the status, disposition, and implications of relevant CI products, assessments, and activities.
• Maintain eligibility for Special Access Programs (SAP) and/or Alternative Compensatory Control Measures Program (ACCMs), complying with all necessary security protocols and requirements.
• Produce and update CI‑related documentation and participate in the drafting and dissemination of Operating Instructions for command‑wide programs and initiatives.

• Minimum 12 years of experience related to the specific labor category, with at least a portion within the last 2 years.
• Master’s degree in a relevant area or bachelor’s degree plus additional experience totaling 17 years.
• Demonstrated experience and advanced counterintelligence certification in integrating and cultivating strategic and proactive CI concepts and techniques.
• Advanced CI training and expertise.
• Cyber investigative know‑how within the counterintelligence field, with specific experience in collecting, analyzing, evaluating, and disseminating CI‑cyber information.

• Deep familiarity with USCYBERCOM organizational structure and mission.
• Prior experience supporting joint operations across multiple war fighting domains.
• Direct support to counterintelligence operations or prior service as a counterintelligence desk officer.
• Experience supporting CI risk assessments, supply chain risk assessments, or CI functions within Research, Development, and Acquisition.
• Experience as a CI agent or in support roles for CI collection, functional services, investigations, and operations.
• Experience in conducting cyber and counterintelligence investigations and ability to work with interagency partners.

$ – $ (general guideline only, not guaranteed).

Employment benefits include competitive compensation, health and wellness programs, income protection, paid leave, and retirement. More details at

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.