Counterintelligence Analyst

Leidos; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 116,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

11 paid Holidays

401K with 6% match

Flexible schedules

Discounted stock purchase

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Counterintelligence Analyst for the Intel Sector Analysis Solutions Business Area. The role focuses on researching, analyzing, and producing finished intelligence on various systems to support ODNI CI, insider threat, and security programs, with primary emphasis on internal CIS vetting.

The position requires active TS/SCI with polygraph, a BA with 12–15 years (or Master’s with 10–13 years), and strong experience in CI inquiries, data analysis, and briefings to leadership.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.
• BA degree and 12–15 years of relevant experience or Master’s with 10–13 years; degree may be substituted for experience.
• Experience with Counterintelligence inquiries and research.
• Experience with CI inquiries training and related analyses.
• Experience in developing, analyzing, and evaluating FIS vulnerabilities.
• Experience delivering finished intelligence and briefings to leadership.
• Ability to draft briefs aligned with government policies and SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of current CI trends, policies, vulnerabilities, and technologies.
• Produce assessments on FIE operations, denial and deception, and tech protection.
• Assess current threats using classified and open-source data.
• Inform corporate CI staff of trends with insider threat implications.
• Support and complete additional duties within the Stormbreaker PWS scope.

Skills

TS/SCI with Polygraph

Counterintelligence experience

CI inquiries

Data analysis (Finished Intelligence)

Draft security briefs

IC coordination

Classified/open-source data handling

Education

BA degree

Master’s degree

Job description

Description

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Counterintelligence Analyst in our Intel Sector Analysis Solutions Business Area (ASBA). Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management. At Leidos, we offer competitive benefits, including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and much more. Join us and make a difference in Analysis Solutions Business Area!

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Counterintelligence Analyst to support a client’s requirements in a challenging, dynamic setting located in the Washington Metropolitan Area. The Analyst will conduct research, analysis, and production of finished intelligence on a variety of different computer systems and databases to support ODNI's CI, Insider Threat and Security programs, primary support with be provided to the internal CIS vetting process.

Basic Requirements

Primary Responsibilities: Tasks may include but are not limited to:

• Actively maintain knowledge of current trends, issues, policies, vulnerabilities of current evolving Technologies that create a potential CI, InTh, or Security concern; use this knowledge to regularly produce finished materials for ODNI workforce, based on a needs assessment by the corporate CIS staff
• Produce assessments on Foreign Intelligence Entities (FIE) operations, foreign denial and deception, information operations, counterespionage and economic/industrial espionage, technology protection and illicit technology transfer, investigations support, SCRM, support to research development and acquisition, and critical asset protection
• Produce assessments of current threats and trends based on high level collection, research, and analysis of classified and open-source information
• Inform the corporate CI staff of trends with potential CI and insider threat implications for the ODNI
• As directed, support and complete other as hoc responsibilities within the scope of Stormbreaker PWS in order to assist the CIS program office with meeting its mission, goals and obligations.

Basic Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph is required.
• Requires a BA degree and 12 – 15 years of prior relevant experience or Master’s with 10 – 13 years of prior relevant experience. Experience may be exchanged for degree requirements.
• Demonstrated experience with Counterintelligence inquiries.
• Demonstrated experience with research and analysis associated with CI inquiries and training
• Demonstrated experience in developing, analyzing, and evaluating FIS vulnerabilities
• Experience analyzing data, generating Finished Intelligence products, and conducting briefings to leadership
• Ability to draft briefs that clearly articulate required security program elements and are in accordance with Government policies and SOPs.
• Experience coordinating with multiple IC partners.
• Experience manipulating various classified and open-source databases.
• Minimum 10 years working with or in the IC.

At Leidos, the opportunities are boundless. We challenge our staff with interesting assignments that allow them to thrive professionally and personally. For us, helping you grow your career is good business. We look forward to learning more about you – apply today.

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Pay Range

Pay Range $116,350.00 - $210,325.00

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

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