Principal Counterintelligence Analyst

Mitre Corporation; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 162,000 - 242,000; Full time

Job summary

MITRE Corporation seeks an expert in HUMINT and counterintelligence to support senior government leaders. The role is embedded on-site in Bethesda, MD, focusing on counterintelligence strategy, interagency coordination, and stakeholder briefings.

Qualified candidates will have deep understanding of IC counterintelligence missions and possess Top Secret/SCI with polygraph clearance. On-site five days a week is required for this position.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a minimum of 10 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 6 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 3 years’ experience; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience.
• Knowledge of current counter‑intelligence threat environment, and U.S. government policies and strategies.
• Excellent communication skills (oral/written) and the ability to convey complex ideas to others in a concise and clear manner.
• Must have an active Top Secret/SCI with polygraph U.S Government issued Security Clearance.
• This position has an on‑site requirement of 5 days a week on‑site.

Responsibilities

• Counterintelligence strategy and campaign design and development.
• Interagency coordination and engagement with stakeholders.
• Briefing government leaders and stakeholders on sensitive topics.

Skills

Counterintelligence knowledge

Communication skills

Policy understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

At MITRE, your passion fuels work that impacts our nation and improves lives. This is where your skills strengthen national security, cybersecurity, health, transportation, and citizen services. We’re a nonprofit engineering, applied research, and advanced technology organization working in the public interest. With objectivity and integrity at our core, we lead federally funded research and development centers for U.S. government agencies - collaborating with industry and academia to deliver integrated, high-impact solutions that advance our nation’s health, security, and prosperity. Our people tackle the toughest technical challenges, supported by competitive benefits, meaningful career development, and a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence. Choose MITRE for a career with purpose - and help shape the future.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Position: The Intelligence Mission Enablement Department is seeking an expert in HUMINT and counterintelligence, with demonstrated experience in offensive counterintelligence activity, to support senior government leaders responsible for interagency collaboration and coordination on sensitive topics. This role will be embedded on-site with the sponsor in Bethesda, MD. Key activities include counterintelligence strategy and campaign design and development, interagency coordination and engagement, and briefing stakeholders. The successful candidate will bring deep understanding of Intelligence Community counterintelligence missions, equities, and authorities.

Basic Qualifications:

• Typically requires a minimum of 10 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 6 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 3 years’ experience; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience.

• Knowledge of current counter‑intelligence threat environment, and U.S. government policies and strategies.

• Excellent communication skills (oral/written) and the ability to convey complex ideas to others in a concise and clear manner.

• Must have an active Top Secret/SCI with polygraph U.S Government issued Security Clearance. Per the U.S. Government’s eligibility requirements, you must be a U.S Citizen to be considered for a security clearance.

• This position has an on‑site requirement of 5 days a week on‑site.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in counter‑intelligence analysis and operations; policy, conflict resolution, or research methodologies.

• Ability to apply analytic, quantitative, and qualitative techniques to analyze, evaluate, and recommend appropriate alternatives to complex issues.

• Experience in intelligence analysis and regional studies; policy, conflict resolution, or research methodologies

• Knowledge of performance management, including the methods used to evaluate organizational performance against strategic objectives and ability to advise the organizations on the application of evaluation tools.

This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s):

Top Secret/SCI/Polygraph

This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s):

Not Applicable

Salary compensation range and midpoint:

$161,600 - $202,000 - $242,400 Annual

Work Location Type:

Onsite

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local or international law.

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