Counterintelligence Referent - Senior

Job Code:SSE
247

Location:Dulles, VA

Reports to:Program Manager

FLSA Status:Exempt

Prepared Date:10/2/2026

A government contract requires that this position be restricted to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. You must provide documentation that you are a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident to qualify.

This position requires an active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.

Position Summary:

Cherokee Preting is seeking a Counterintelligence Referent to support gathering, analysis, and dissemination of intelligence products to detect and counter potential threats to national security. They collaborate with intelligence agencies and law enforcement to investigate espionage, sabotage, and other activities that jeopardize the country's interests. Through research, analysis, and coordination with foreign partners, they identify patterns, vulnerabilities, and emerging threats, providing actionable intelligence and recommendations to protect against hostile intelligence activities and maintain national security.

Starting Salary Range for Counterintelligence Referent - Senior:$195,000 – $205,000

Benefits That Set Us Apart

When considering your next opportunity, compensation is only part of the picture. We offer a benefits package designed to invest in your future and support your life outside of work.

Highlights include:

• Up to a 6% 401(k) company match to help you build long-term financial security
• Paid time off as part of our comprehensive benefits package, so you have the flexibility to rest, recharge, and enjoy what matters most
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus prescription drug coverage
• Basic life and AD&D insurance, with supplemental life options
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• Professional development, training, and certification support
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, and identity theft protection

Because taking care of our employees isn’t just a promise, it’s part of who we are.

Benefits are subject to change and eligibility requirements apply.

Essential Functions,

Duties & Responsibilities:

Includes the following:

• Develop and maintain broad professional networks across the Intelligence Community and government.
• Ideal candidates are inquisitive, investigative and action-oriented with the ability to take initiative and deliver solutions.
• Apply advanced knowledge and expertise of operations and intelligence priorities when providing strategic guidance and operational case management
• Support program management throughout the customer, from traditional operational activities to specialized initiatives.
• Find solutions to complex operational problems, identifying new technical tools and capabilities to advance operations, and tapping the resources of the IC to ensure operational requirements are met.
• Provide objective reviews of on-going and potential operations and serve as the vital link between personnel in the field and the Intelligence Community.
• Provide all-source intelligence research, risk analysis, and report writing; operational concept development; stakeholder engagement; and preparation and presentation of reports to all levels of customer management.
• Provide independent, objective and discrete advice and council to senior leadership, project management, project team members and support staff.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Basic Qualifications:

• Analyze foreign adversaries' intelligence capabilities, cyber threats, and potential HUMINT operations.
• Familiarity with Insider Threat programs.
• Strong briefing, writing, and teamwork skills with minimal supervision.
• Regional and/or functional expertise in a specific…