Junior Counterintelligence Analyst

Cherokee Federal; Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Job summary

Cherokee Insights, a division of Cherokee Federal, is seeking a CI Specialist to identify, monitor, and assess foreign intelligence threats targeting U.S. interests and cleared entities.

The role emphasizes producing analytic reports, collaborating with government partners, and developing enterprise security risk practices. Active TS/SCI clearance is required, with preferred US citizenship and a bachelor's degree or equivalent intelligence training.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident documentation required.
• Bachelor's degree and intelligence analysis training preferred.
• Experience in CI/Threat analysis is desirable.
• Familiarity with IC/DoD classification guidelines helpful.
• Ability to produce concise analytic reports and briefings.

Responsibilities

• Identify, monitor, and assess foreign intelligence efforts targeting U.S. persons and interests.
• Develop CI strategies and contribute to all-source CI studies and reports.
• Provide junior CI support to identify, assess, and disrupt threats to cleared industry and personnel.
• Coordinate with agencies and stakeholders to share threat indicators and responses.
• Prepare articles for inclusion in the Cleared Industry Review.
• Respond to ad hoc taskers and inquiries from CIPCI partners.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Research skills

Communication skills

Security clearance TS/SCI

Education

Bachelor's degree

Intelligence analysis course

Military service equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

This position requires an active TS/Sensitive Compartmental Information (SCI) clearance.

A government contract requires that this position be restricted to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents.You must provide documentation that you are a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident to qualify.

Cherokee Insights is seeking a CI Specialist that Identifies, monitors, and assesses foreign intelligence efforts attempting collection of sensitive national security information on U.S. persons, activities and interests, including threats posed by emerging technologies to U.S. operations and interests.

Estimated starting salary range: $80,000-$90,000. $Pay commensurate with experience.

Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided.Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Applies understanding of foreign intelligence capabilities / activities U.S. and foreign partner CI capabilities and Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) for in-depth analytic research and production of all-source CI studies and contributes to developing CI strategies.

Conducts, develops, produces, and presents programs of instruction in specified collection operations TTPs, and related or supporting processes, relevant to the various human intelligence and technical intelligence operations under DoD authorities.

Provide junior-level CI support to identify, assess, and disrupt threats to cleared industry, cleared personnel, DOD, and Department of Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA).

Facilitate USG responses to adversary action and insider threats by sharing threat indicators and enabling responsive measures from other agencies and services.

Develop cyber capabilities and processes that illuminate threats, enhance awareness, and enable customer response.

Develop and operationalize an enterprise security risk management methodology across Government and industry stakeholders.

Research, synthesize, exploit, evaluate, and analyze all-source reporting to identify, assess, and disrupt threats to cleared industry, cleared personnel, DOD, and DCSA.

Conduct open-source research for articles for inclusion in the Cleared Industry Review.

Identify and neutralize or influence the activities of FIE targeting USG programs, information and technologies resident in cleared industry.

Research, synthesize, exploit, evaluate, and analyze all-source reporting on FIE targeting USG critical technologies, programs, information, and supply chains.

Develop, support, and/or contribute to various CIPCI efforts upon request or should analysis reveal emerging trends in FIE targeting, issues of strategic significance, and/or actionable information against FIE threats.

Respond to ad hoc taskers provided by mid-level CI specialists and/or Counterintelligence Partnership Branch Chief.

Respond to requests for information regarding potential FIE threats from CIPCI partners.

Prepare articles for inclusion in the Cleared Industry Review.

Coordinate, collaborate, and/or engage with customers and stakeholders to share threat information and/or develop and operationalize an enterprise security risk management methodology across Government and industry stakeholders.

Support administrative tasks (draft/disseminate invitations, track registrations, validate security clearances, generate rosters of attendees, and prepare/consolidate questionnaires) for secure video teleconferences.

Capture meeting minutes from weekly engagements with the CIPCI and formalize for formal dissemination.

Participate in analytical exchanges with other intelligence entities.

Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Must have an active Top Secret / SCI level security clearance.

Desired to have a minimum 3 years of experience related to the CI Specialist role with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years.

Preferred to have a Bachelor's degree

Graduate of in-residence Fundamentals of Intelligence Analysis course or Military Service equivalent.

Working knowledge of the concepts involved in the specific functions outlined in the specified labor category description.

Knowledgeable of and demonstrates ability to apply IC and DoD classification guidelines and procedures.

Demonstrates ability to use logic and systematic approaches to gather, evaluate, and synthesize multiple sources of information.

Ability to work semi-independently with oversight and direction.

Able to use logic when evaluating and synthesizing multiple sources of information.

Demonstrates ability interpreting analysis to include, but is not limited to, its meaning, importance, and implications.

Must be able to defend analytic judgements with sound, logical conclusions and adapt analytic judgments when presented with new information, evolving conditions, or unexpected developments.

Ability to produce timely, logical, and concise analytic reports, documents, assessments, studies, and briefing materials in formats including Microsoft Office tools (e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.), electronic/ soft copy matrices and/ or web-enabled formats.

Demonstrates ability to communicate complex issues clearly in a concise and organized manner both verbally and non-verbally; with strong grammar skills.

Ability to develop structured research including, but not limited to, obtaining, evaluating, organizing, and maintaining information within security and data protocols.

Demonstrates ability to recognize nuances and resolve contradictions and inconsistencies in information.

Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

Company Information:

Cherokee Insights (Insights) is a part of Cherokee Federal – the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government’s mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about Insights, visit cherokee-federal.com.

Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

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Legal Disclaimer:All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

As required by our governmental client, this position requires being a US Citizen AND an active TS/Sensitive Compartmental Information (SCI) clearance.

Job Info

• Job Identification 43524
• Job Category Security, Surveillance and Enforcement
• Posting Date 08/26/2026, 05:36 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations Quantico, VA, United States (On-site)