Counterintelligence Specialist (Support to Offensive CI Operations/ CI Planner) - Senior

Bluehawk LLC, Intelligence Services; Hawaii; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense intelligence firm in Hawaii is looking for a Counterintelligence Specialist to provide critical support for Offensive CI Operations. This role involves coordinating and synchronizing intelligence activities to counter foreign threats, conducting risk assessments, and briefing senior leaders. Candidates must be certified CI Agents with experience in operational planning and assessment of intelligence threats. The position requires strong interagency coordination skills and the ability to deliver concise, actionable briefings.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in Offensive CI Operations.
• Ability to obtain and maintain eligibility for Special Access Program access.
• Experience assessing foreign intelligence threats and conducting all-source CI research.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and synchronize Offensive CI Operations across USINDOPACOM.
• Conduct subject-matter expert reviews of proposed and ongoing OFCO activities.
• Support the ZEBRA GOLD Program Manager with daily staffing and document coordination.
• Prepare and deliver weekly OFCO briefings to senior leaders.
• Assist in coordinating CI operations to counter foreign influence activities.

Skills

Certified CI Agent

Operational Planning

Risk Assessment

Interagency Coordination

Threat Assessment

Education

Completion of the Fundamentals of Intelligence Analysis course

Job description

Counterintelligence Specialist (Support to Offensive CI Operations/CI Planner) – Senior

The Counterintelligence Specialist (Support to Offensive CI Operations) provides critical expertise to USINDOPACOM J2X in the coordination, synchronization, and execution of Offensive Counterintelligence (OFCO) activities across the Indo‑Pacific region. This role directly supports the Combatant Command Counterintelligence Coordinating Authority (CCICA) by evaluating, deconflicting, and integrating offensive CI operations conducted by multiple Service components, Defense Agencies, U.S. Government partners, and foreign partners.

The specialist ensures offensive CI operations align with USINDOPACOM priorities, identifies operational opportunities, and evaluates risk versus gain to support senior decision‑making. This position requires advanced knowledge of CI operations, DoD authorities, foreign intelligence threats, and interagency coordination processes.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Operational Coordination & Synchronization

• Coordinate, deconflict, and synchronize Offensive CI Operations across USINDOPACOM, ensuring alignment with command goals and operational priorities.
• Serve as a liaison between J2X, J3 planners, OFCO executors, Service components, sub‑unified commands, and external partners.
• Participate in quarterly USINDOPACOM OFCO Working Groups with AFOSI, DIA, NCIS, OUSDI, NCSC, USFK, USFJ, other U.S. Government agencies, and FVEY partners.

Operational Review, Risk Assessment & Advisory Support

• Conduct subject‑matter expert reviews of proposed and ongoing OFCO activities, evaluating risk versus gain and advising CCICA and senior leadership.
• Coordinate SME reviews across USINDOPACOM staff to develop unified coordination feedback for Joint Staff approval.
• Identify and recommend offensive CI operations opportunities that support USINDOPACOM Lines of Effort (LOEs).

Daily Operational Support & Program Oversight

• Support the ZEBRA GOLD Program Manager with daily staffing, document coordination, and administrative requirements for OFCO activities.
• Coordinate with OFCO executors to obtain operational updates, validate requirements, and ensure proper deconfliction of CI activities.
• Ensure reporting from OFCO activities is disseminated appropriately, including through Intelligence Information Reports (IIRs) and other formal channels.

Strategic Communication & Leadership Engagement

• Prepare and deliver weekly OFCO briefings to senior leaders including J3, J2, J30, DJ2, and others as required.
• Assist in preparing briefing materials and presenting OFCO updates to key decision‑makers and stakeholders.
• Support development and staffing of USINDOPACOM Offensive CI Operational Requirements.

Threat Mitigation & Foreign Influence Counteraction

• Assist in coordinating and deconflicting CI operations aimed at detecting, deterring, disrupting, and countering foreign influence activities in the Indo‑Pacific region.
• Provide operational context, insight, and recommendations to ensure OFCO initiatives address critical threats and intelligence gaps.

Qualifications

• Certified CI Agent with demonstrated experience in Offensive CI Operations.
• Completion of the Fundamentals of Intelligence Analysis course or military service equivalent.
• Ability to obtain and maintain eligibility for Special Access Program (SAP) access.
• Strong background in CI operational planning, risk assessment, and interagency coordination.
• Experience assessing foreign intelligence threats and conducting all‑source CI research.
• Ability to deliver concise, accurate, and actionable briefings for senior leadership.

Highly Desired Qualifications

• Completion of the Advanced Foreign Counterintelligence Training Course.
• Experience supporting OFCO at a Combatant Command or similar high‑tempo CI operational environment.
• Familiarity with Joint Staff processes and OFCO‑related policy frameworks.
• Experience coordinating CI activities across Service components, Defense Agencies, and foreign partners.

Bluehawk, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/EOE Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.