HUMINT / Counterintelligence Operations Specialist – Top Secret/SCI | El Paso, TX

Cambridge International Systems, Inc.; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) immediate vesting and match

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Sign-on bonus

Employee referral program

Job summary

Cambridge International Systems, Inc. seeks a HUMINT/Counterintelligence Operations Specialist to support a high-priority Joint Interagency mission in El Paso, TX.

Position requires an active DoD TS/SCI clearance and is contingent on contract award with an expected start date of Oct 1, 2026. You will support operational planning, collection management, source operations, and all-source intelligence production, delivering SDRs and finished intel while coordinating with interagency partners.

Qualifications

• Education & Experience: Bachelor's with 2+ yrs; Associates with 3 yrs; 6 yrs with no degree.
• Graduate of HUMINT MOS qualification course.
• Certification: Government CI, HUMINT or All-source MOS or related certs.
• Graduate of the Defense Strategic Debriefing Course (DSDC).
• Analyze information from HUMINT/CI operations to identify threats.

Responsibilities

• Advise on alignment of field collection with PIRs and LE requests.
• Draft executive summaries, staff packages, decision memos, and briefings for J2X.
• Plan and coordinate sensitive HUMINT activities with risk mitigation.
• Perform All-Source Analysis and produce finished Intel Production.
• Draft SDRs aligned to PIRs and IIRs.
• Deliver targeting packages and INT SUMs mapping CTCO networks.

Skills

HUMINT analysis

Briefing

Interagency liaison

OPSEC

Education

Bachelor's degree + 2 years

Associate + 3 years

6 years experience, no degree

HUMINT MOS qualification

CI / All-source cert

DSDC

Tools

CHROME

JWICS

Job description

HUMINT / Counterintelligence Mission Support – Top Secret/SCI | El Paso, TX

Cambridge International Systems, Inc.

Join a dynamic global team united by shared values: commitment, integrity, and perseverance. At Cambridge, you’ll work alongside top talent worldwide, tackling some of today’s most complex and critical challenges in defense and security.

We are currently seeking a HUMINT/Counterintelligence Operations Specialist to support operations in El Paso, TX. This position is contingent on contract award, with an expected start date of October 1, 2026. This is a full-time, CONUS position requiring an active DoD TS/SCI Level clearance.

What You’ll Do

As a HUMINT / Counterintelligence Operations Specialist you will support a high-priority Joint Interagency mission in El Paso, Texas. This position directly supports operational planning, collection management, source operations, and all-source intelligence production in support of national security objectives.

You will:

• Advise on the alignment of field collection and focus direction in accordance with command Priority Intelligence Requirements (PIRs), Law Enforcement requests, and USNORTHCOM ICRs
• Assist in Staffing, Briefing & Interagency Liaison as the primary technical briefer and staffer for the J2X. Drafts executive summaries, staff packages, decision memos, and executive briefings. Briefs J-staff leadership and interagency partners on the status of HUMINT operations, collection posture, analytical findings, and operational deconfliction
• Assist in the planning and coordination of sensitive HUMINT activities. Review operational proposals, concepts of operation (CONOPs), and sensitive activity plans for technical feasibility and risk mitigation
• Conduct All-Source Analysis and produce finished Intel Production through the fusion of multi-discipline intelligence used identify threat networks and assist government analysts in identifying CTCO nodes, vulnerabilities, and illicit pathways
• Conduct collection activities in accordance with USNORTHCOM regulatory policies and draft associated IIRs resulting from such activities
• Deliver actionable Source Directed Requirements (SDRs) that align field collection with validated PIRs, Law Enforcement requests, and USNORTHCOM ICRs. SDRs will directly trace to a validated intelligence gap or PIR. SDRs are drafted clearly, providing unambiguous directions to collection elements
• Deliver actionable targeting packages, operational leads, and finished intelligence (INTSUMs, network maps) that map CTCO networks and vulnerabilities and support interagency operations as derived from multidiscipline analysis. The products are delivered by the government-assigned suspense
• Deliver clear, concise staff packages, decision memos, and executive briefings. Briefings and staff packages will be delivered with high military bearing and accuracy. Liaison activities shall successfully synchronize operations without overstepping Title 10 boundaries. Professionalism will be the standard with zero valid complaints from J-staff leadership or interagency partners regarding professionalism or coordination efforts
• Deliver comprehensive technical advisory support, ensuring operational proposals (CONOPs) and sensitive activity plans are technically feasible, mitigate risk, and comply with Intelligence Oversight. Operational reviews will identify all regulatory or oversight risks. Feasibility reviews are completed within operational planning cycles
• Deliver HUMINT operations and lead packages in response to JIATF-CC DoW and IA member requests in alignment with JIATF-CC PIRS and ICRs. The products are delivered by the government-assigned suspense with an expectation of 100% On-Time delivery meeting suspense
• Deliver meticulously maintained source administration records and validation packages that comply with all DoD registry system requirements (e.g., IDSRS). Source records will be accurate and validation packages contain correct, verified data. Source management functions and operations administration will adhere to the HUMINT source lifecycle protocols. Conduct Source Validation through routine review of source reliability and prepare comprehensive validation packages for government approval
• Deliver technically sound, properly classified, and accurately formatted Intelligence Information Reports (IIRs) ready for government release. Reporting will meet DIA/DCHEM standards. Initial QC will be completed within 24 hours of receipt, completion of reports processing is met within established operational timelines defined in the Unit SOP by report type. Feedback from DIA/national agencies will be monitored
• Draft formal IIR evaluations that assess reporting quality, verify SDR alignment, and provide constructive feedback to collection elements. Evaluations properly entered into standard IC databases (e.g., CHROME)
• Draft HUMINT operations targeting and lead packages in coordination with JIATF-CC DoW and IA member objectives which result in the identification and execution of operations. These packages are initiated proactively as part of their responsibilities and in alignment with JIATF-CC PIRS
• Manage the review, processing, and dissemination of operational reporting, including Intelligence Information Reports (IIRs) to provide feedback to collection elements on reporting quality and value. Ensure the products adhere to IC and JIATF-CC tradecraft standards reliability and accuracy and contain no substantive analytical flaws
• Operate with 100% adherence to Intelligence Oversight reporting requirements and domestic restriction protocols and Zero Program Compliance Failures. The HUMINT Operations Cell (HOC) Chief will review all technical recommendations and CONOP approvals
• Provide CI Support to Force Protection as directed in accordance with organizational policies
• Provide daily operational guidance to field collection teams to ensure alignment with mission plans. Provides technical advisory support for HUMINT Collection Teams (HCTs). Supports operational management and deconfliction of HUMINT activities
• Serve as the primary liaison between field collectors, command leadership, and interagency partners (e.g., DEA, FBI) to facilitate operational synchronization and deconfliction

What You’ll Bring

Required Qualifications:

• Education & Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with 2 years of experience; Associates Degree with 3 years of experience; 6 years of experience with no degree.
  • Graduate of service HUMINT MOS qualification course
  • Certification: Government CI, HUMINT or All-source MOS or job producing analytical certification course or program
  • Graduate of the Defense Strategic Debriefing Course (DSDC).
• Technical Expertise:
  • Analyze information collected from human sources (HUMINT) and counterintelligence (CI) operations to identify foreign intelligence threats, insider threats, and operational opportunities
  • Provide J2 staff support functions and collections support
• Clearance:
  • Must have a current and active DoD Top Secret/SCI security clearance

Preferred (Nice to Have):

• Joint Center of Excellence (HT-JCOE) - Source Operations Course (SOC), and DHOQC; Joint CI / HUMINT Analysis and Targeting Course; or DIA Targeting Officer Course or Intelligence Community (IC) equivalent. DoD Intelligence Fundamentals; or Certified Defense All-Source Analysis Levels 1 and 2 (Certified Department of Defense All-Source Analyst (CDASA)-1, CDASA-2); or Certified Collection Management Professional - Fundamentals (CCMPF); or Intelligence Planner Certification
• Previous experience supporting USSOCOM, USNORTHCOM, Joint Task Forces, Special Mission Units (SMUs), or Joint Interagency Task Forces.
• Experience supporting J2X organizations, HUMINT Operations Cells (HOCs), or HUMINT Collection Teams (HCTs).
• Familiarity with DIA HUMINT tradecraft standards, Intelligence Oversight requirements, and domestic operational authorities.
• Experience utilizing Intelligence Community databases such as CHROME, JWICS, and other classified intelligence systems.
• Strong briefing and communication skills with experience presenting operational assessments to senior military leaders and interagency partners.
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently in fast-paced operational environments while managing multiple priorities.

Travel Requirements

• Up to 10% travel for Temporary Duty Yonder (TDY) by motor vehicle and/or air travel may be required; some overnight stays possible
• Locations:
  • El Paso, TX
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • National Capital Region (NCR)
  • Mexico City, Mexico
  • Tucson, Arizona
• Must have an active passport to support OCONUS travel and/or living requirements

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Periods of prolonged sitting and/or standing, including desk-based computer work
• Travel between work locations, including company offices, customer sites, and government installations.
• Occasional extended work hours, including evenings or weekends, as needed.
• Transport and use of work equipment, such as laptops and job-related tools, during site visits.
• Work is performed in a secure facility where personal electronic devices (including Bluetooth- or Wi‑Fi-enabled devices) may be restricted.
• Communication with team members, customers, and stakeholders through verbal and written methods.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, work under deadlines, and maintain attention to detail.
• Interaction with others in dynamic environments, including situations requiring problem-solving and conflict resolution.

Background & Security

• Employment is contingent upon successful background investigation
• Alcohol and Drug screening may be required for federal contract compliance

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, dental, vision, life, accident, and critical illness insurance
• 401(k) immediate vesting and match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Generous tuition & training support
• Relocation assistance
• Sign-on and performance-based bonuses
• Employee referral program
• Access to Tickets at Work, EAP, wellness initiatives, and more

About Cambridge International Systems

At Cambridge, we recognize innovation and agility grow through teamwork. By working collaboratively, listening proactively, and engaging across functions we create solutions that build on the best ideas our employees bring to the table. We are committed to one another, to persevere in order to get the job done, and to do so with integrity every time. Learn more at www.cbridgeinc.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to any protected status under applicable law or other similar factors that are not job-related. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment. Selected applicants may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.

We provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with federal, state, and local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position, please contact our Recruiting Team at [e-mail].