Senior Behavioral Specialist - Insider Threat (TS/SCI)

Cherokee Federal; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherokee Insights, part of Cherokee Federal, is seeking a Behavioral Specialist - Mid to support the Behavioral Threat Analysis Center (BTAC). You will apply behavioral analysis methods to insider threat cases and help identify key challenges across the threat spectrum.

The role requires a PhD or PsyD in psychology with clinical/forensic background and an active license, plus 10+ years in the field. Expect collaboration with government partners and potential national security implications.

Qualifications

• Must hold a PhD or PsyD with clinical/forensic focus.
• Active psychology license in any U.S. state or territory.
• Board certification in clinical forensic or police/public safety (ABPP).
• A minimum of ten years in clinical and/or forensic psychology.
• Experience with threat assessment and insider threat programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide behavioral science consultations for DoW Insider Threat (DITMAC) cases.
• Produce risk-based recommendations to mitigate risky behaviors.
• Offer psychological assessments and guidance on motivations and intentions.
• Brief senior DITMAC officials on initial findings within established timelines.
• Support senior management initiatives and continuing education for insider threat professionals.
• Develop behavioral indicators to deter and detect insider threats.
• Deliver training on behavioral indicators of insider threat as required.
• Assist in developing assessment instruments for risk identification.
• Conduct targeted insider threat research (physical and/or workplace violence).
• Generate reports and talking points from research and ongoing education.

Education

PhD in Psychology or PsyD

Licensed psychologist (clinical forensic or police/public safety)

ABPP certification (clinical forensic or police/public safety)

10+ years experience in clinical and/or forensic psychology

Threat assessment / insider threat background

Job description

Cherokee Insights, part of Cherokee Federal, is seeking a Behavioral Specialist - Mid to support the Behavioral Threat Analysis Center (BTAC). You will apply behavioral analysis methods to insider threat cases and help identify key challenges across the threat spectrum.

The role requires a PhD or PsyD in psychology with clinical/forensic background and an active license, plus 10+ years in the field. Expect collaboration with government partners and potential national security implications.