Counterintelligence Special Agent (CISA)

Summary

The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) is seeking a highly qualified Counterintelligence Special Agent (CISA). As a CISA, you will provide critical counterintelligence (CI) functional services and dedicated support to the cleared Defense Industrial Base. This key position offers an exceptional career path for professionals possessing specific expertise in CI collection methods, CI analysis, and an in-depth knowledge of complex Foreign Intelligence Entity tradecraft.

• Counterintelligence Expertise & Support:
  Serve as a Subject Matter Expert, delivering comprehensive counterintelligence (CI) functional services, diligent oversight, and proactive support to organizations within the cleared Defense Industrial Base (DIB). This includes serving as a key CI resource and point of contact for cleared industry partners.
• Proactive CI Collection & Analysis:
  Conduct focused CI collection efforts directed against foreign intelligence entities actively targeting cleared industry assets. Collect, meticulously evaluate, conduct field-level analysis of, and disseminate suspicious activities, emerging threat information, and other actionable intelligence to relevant stakeholders. Ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Risk Identification & Countermeasure Development:
  Identify areas within cleared DIB entities that present increased risk of exploitation by FIEs seeking to illegally obtain classified or sensitive information and technologies. Develop and recommend tailored, appropriate countermeasures designed to effectively mitigate these risks and deter FIE activities.
• Intelligence Product Development & Dissemination:
  Prepare high-quality intelligence reports, concise briefings, and comprehensive executive summaries to support ongoing investigations, CI operations, and strategic decision-making. Ensure the timely and accurate dissemination of intelligence products to relevant recipients, including law enforcement partners, the Intelligence Community, and leadership.

• Must be a US citizen
• Selective Service Requirement:
  Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. For more information http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..gov
• Resume and supporting documents received by 11:59PM EST will be considered
• This is a Drug Testing designated position
• Position is a (DCIPS) position in the Excepted Service under U.S.C. 1601
• Work Schedule:
  
  Full Time
• Overtime:
  Occasionally
• Tour of Duty:
  Flexible
• PCS (Permanent Change of Station):
  Not Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA):
  Exempt
• Financial Disclosure:
  Not Required
• Telework Eligibility:
  Supervisors may approve situational telework on a case-by-case, temporary basis for limited situations.
• If selected, the incumbent must obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance as indicated in job announcement.

The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the Office of Personnel Management's (OPMs) basic qualifications requirements. See: https:// i.e. for professional positions or positions with a basic education requirement:  classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0100/foreign-affairs series- 0130/; i.e. for positions with no IOR:  classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0300/management and
-program-analysis-series-0343/) for OPM qualification standards, competencies and specialized experience needed to perform the duties of the position as described in the MAJOR DUTIES and QUALIFICATIONS sections of this announcement by 08/10/2026 Applicant must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to…