Mid Cyber Counterintelligence Desk Officer/ Counterintelligence Specialist

Prescient Edge; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a Mid Cyber Counterintelligence Desk Officer to enhance national security efforts. This role involves supporting cyber investigations, mentoring teams, and developing strategies against foreign intelligence threats. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cyber counterintelligence, excellent communication skills, and the ability to analyze complex information. Join a dynamic team dedicated to safeguarding critical national interests and enjoy comprehensive benefits, including healthcare and career development opportunities. If you are passionate about cybersecurity and intelligence, this position offers a unique chance to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Performance Bonus Opportunities

Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits

Retirement Plan with No Vesting Schedule

Career Development Opportunities

Positive Work Environment

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance required.
• Must graduate from specified military and intelligence training courses.

Responsibilities

• Support cyber CI investigations and operations for a federal client.
• Research and develop information papers on cyber threats.

Skills

Cyber Counterintelligence

Oral and Written Communication

Microsoft Office Tools

Analytic Methodologies

Intelligence Community Guidelines

Research and Analysis

Security Clearance (TS/SCI)

Education

Military Department Courses

Joint Counterintelligence Training Academy Courses

Tools

Windows Forensics Tools (Encase, FTK)

Data Protocols

Job description

Prescient Edge is seeking a Mid Cyber Counterintelligence Desk Officer/ Counterintelligence Specialist to support a Federal government client.

As a Mid Cyber Counterintelligence Desk Officer/ Counterintelligence Specialist, you will:

• Support the Cyber Coordination Division, which provides advice and assistance to INSCOM staff and supporting units regarding the full spectrum of cyber CI investigations, operations, and collection missions.
• Research emerging cyber-related methodologies, tradecraft, tools, and procedures used by Foreign Intelligence Entities (FIE) and Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTO) against U.S. Army equities and develop information papers for leadership.
• Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge in all aspects involving sensitive investigations and operations involving networks, computers, and digital media.
• Mentor and support inspections of subordinate units in the appropriate methods to collect, store, and process digital evidence.
• Demonstrate an understanding of how computer and Internet-based applications can be used to facilitate national security crimes such as espionage or terrorism.
• Use oral and written communication skills to conduct briefings and discussions with internal and external senior leadership and to author memoranda and finished intelligence products.
• Compile and disseminate metrics capturing cyber CI activities in support of investigations, collections, and operations.
• Exercise knowledge of key U.S. Intelligence and Law Enforcement community resources to identify and obtain relevant information and effect any necessary coordination for cyber-related events.

Benefits

• A competitive salary with performance bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including medical, vision, dental, and orthodontia coverage.
• A substantial retirement plan with no vesting schedule.
• Career development opportunities, including on-the-job training, tuition reimbursement, and networking.
• A positive work environment where employees are respected, supported, and engaged.

Minimum Requirements

• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Must be a graduate of any of the following Military Department Courses:
• Army - 35L Course (or its predecessor).
• Army - 351L Course (or its predecessor).
• Army – Counterintelligence Special Agent Course (CISAC).
• Air Force – Basic Special Investigators Course (BISC), U.S. Air Force Special Investigations Academy, or predecessor.
• Navy – Special Agent Basic Training Program (SABTB), Naval Criminal Investigative Service Training Academy, or predecessor.
• Must be a graduate of all the following Joint Counterintelligence Training Academy/Activity (JCITA) or Defense Cyber Investigations Training Academy (DCITA) Courses:
• JCITA – CI Investigations in a Cyber Environment.
• DCITA – Windows Forensics Examinations (Encase or FTK).
• DCITA – Forensic Intrusions in a Windows Environment (FIWE).
• Minimum of 10 years of experience as a credentialed Counterintelligence Special Agent.
• Must understand CI investigations, fundamentals of cyber counterintelligence, and FIE TTPs.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to clearly express oneself verbally and write in a clear, concise manner.
• Understanding of the military decision-making process and how HUMINT supports operations.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to travel across the globe (TDY).
• Demonstrated working knowledge of the concepts involved in the specific functions outlined in the specified labor category description.
• Knowledgeable of and demonstrates ability to apply Intelligence Community (IC) and DoD classification guidelines and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to work semi-independently with oversight and direction.
• Demonstrated ability to use logic when evaluating and synthesizing multiple sources of information.
• Demonstrated understanding of interpreting analysis to include, but not limited to, its meaning, importance, and implications.
• Demonstrated ability to defend analytic judgments with sound, logical conclusions and adapt analytic judgments when presented with new information, evolving conditions, or unexpected developments.
• Demonstrated 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.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex issues clearly in a concise and organized manner, both verbally and non-verbally, with strong grammar skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Office tools.
• Demonstrated ability to develop structured research including, but not limited to, obtaining, evaluating, organizing, and maintaining information within security and data protocols.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize nuances and resolve contradictions and inconsistencies in information.
• Demonstrated working knowledge using complex analytic methodologies, such as structured analytic techniques or alternative approaches, to examine biases, assumptions, and theories to eliminate uncertainty, strengthen analytic arguments, and mitigate surprise.
• Demonstrated understanding of intelligence collection capabilities and limitations, to include but not limited to, technical sensors/platforms and human intelligence sources related to the position.
• Demonstrated understanding of evaluating collected intelligence reporting, engaging with collection managers, and developing collection requirements.
• Demonstrated comprehensive mission knowledge and skills that affirm completion of all developmental training and experiences for the labor category.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate understanding from information that may be incomplete, indirect, highly complex, seemingly unrelated, and/or technically advanced.
• Demonstrated ability to structure analysis based on trends in reporting and a range of analytic perspectives from other analysts, organizations, and intelligence disciplines.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal oversight and direction.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work with other IC members on information sharing, driving collection, and addressing analytic disputes and conflict resolution.
• Demonstrated ability to develop concise, insightful, and comprehensive products for defense intelligence.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams in researching multifaceted or critical problems.
• Ability to provide guidance in selecting, designing, and applying analytic methodologies.
• Ability to use argument evaluation and validated analytic methodologies to challenge differing perspectives.