Counterintelligence Analyst - TS/SCI | Threat Intel

The Ascendancy Group LTD; Southern Pines (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ascendancy Group is seeking a Counterintelligence Analyst to identify, monitor, and assess foreign intelligence efforts affecting U.S. persons, activities, and interests. The role requires TS/SCI clearance and a strong background in intelligence analysis and research.

The position emphasizes developing CI strategies, conducting in-depth studies, and presenting instruction on collection operations under DoW authorities. A rigorous, independent, and team-oriented approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of experience related to this labor category, with some recent work within the last 2 years.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Graduate of an in-residence Fundamentals of Intelligence Analysis course or Military Service equivalent.
• Knowledge of IC and DoW classification guidelines and procedures.
• Mastery of qualitative and quantitative methodologies used in this field.
• Ability to define new or unique approaches that support rigorous assessments and high-level tasks.
• Ability to review products for sound arguments, tradecraft standards, and adequate support for conclusions.
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight.
• Ability to draw understanding from incomplete, indirect, or highly complex information.
• Ability to collaborate with IC partners on information sharing, driving collection, and resolving analytic disputes.
• Ability to lead or guide teams researching multifaceted problems.
• Ability to communicate complex issues clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing, with strong grammar skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify, monitor, and assess foreign intelligence efforts targeting U.S. persons, activities, and interests.
• Assess threats posed by emerging technologies to U.S. operations and interests.
• Apply knowledge of foreign intelligence capabilities to in-depth research and all-source CI studies.
• Contribute to developing CI strategies.
• Develop and present programs of instruction on collection operations and supporting processes for HUMINT and technical intelligence operations under DoW authorities.

Skills

Independent work

Collaboration

Leadership

Writing

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in related field

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

The Ascendancy Group is seeking a Counterintelligence Analyst to identify, monitor, and assess foreign intelligence efforts affecting U.S. persons, activities, and interests. The role requires TS/SCI clearance and a strong background in intelligence analysis and research.

The position emphasizes developing CI strategies, conducting in-depth studies, and presenting instruction on collection operations under DoW authorities. A rigorous, independent, and team-oriented approach is essential.