Cyber Counter Intelligence Analyst

US Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

US Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) is seeking a GG-0132-13 Cyber Counterintelligence Analyst for the Cyber Mission Center. You will develop, promote, and integrate cyber counterintelligence initiatives to identify, assess, and mitigate cyber threats.

Qualifications emphasize specialized cyber CI analysis, cross-agency coordination, and the ability to present findings in oral and written form.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience in cyber CI analysis and coordinating with DCSA and national agencies.
• Experience analyzing cyber data (logs) to identify incidents, threats, and vulnerabilities.
• Ability to present analytic findings in oral and written communications.
• Experience conducting in-depth research and analysis of sensitive information.
• One year or more of specialized experience at the GG/GS 12 level or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cyber CI analysis and coordinate activities across DCSA and national agencies.
• Provide cyber-enrichment and analysis to DCSA CI activities and reporting.
• Analyze cyber data (logs) to identify incidents, threats, and vulnerabilities.
• Research and analyze a wide range of complex and sensitive information.
• Present analytic findings orally and in writing.

Skills

Oral Communication

Partnering

Technical Competence

Writing

Researching

Job description

The DCSA Counterintelligence (CI) Operating Component Cyber Mission Center is seeking a GG-0132-13 Cyber Counterintelligence Analyst. Develops, promotes, and integrates DCSA cyber counterintelligence initiatives to identify, assess, and mitigate cyber foreign intelligence threats. The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the Office of Personnel Management's (OPMs) basic qualifications requirements. See: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0100/intelligence-series-0132/ 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 10/19/2026

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 successfully perform the duties of the position.

You must have specialized experience sufficient to demonstrate that you have acquired all the competencies necessary to perform at a level equivalent in difficulty, responsibility, and complexity to the next lower grade GG/GS 12 in the Federal service and are prepared to take on greater responsibility. Generally, this would include one year or more of such specialized experience.

Specialized experience for this position includes: Conducts Cyber CI analysis and coordinates those activities across DCSA and national-level agencies; provides cyber-enrichment and analysis to DCSA CI activities and reporting; conducts analysis of various cyber data (e.g. logs) to identify cyber incidents, threats, and vulnerabilities; conducts in-depth research, compilation, and analysis of a wide range of complex and sensitive information; presents analytic findings in oral and written communications.

Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies:

1. 1. Oral Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
2. 2. Partnering: Develops networks and builds alliances; collaborates across boundaries to build strategic relationships and achieve common goals.
3. 3. Technical Competence: Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.
4. 4. Writing: Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material that is appropriate for the intended audience.
5. 5. Researching: Identifies a need for and knows where or how to gather information. Obtains, evaluates, organizes, and maintains information.