Senior Intelligence Lead: Threat & Strategy

Bow Wave LLC; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Bow Wave LLC in Vienna, Virginia is seeking an experienced counterintelligence professional to apply advanced methods for threat screening and program assessment. The role requires a Bachelor's degree, an advanced degree, and 7+ years of experience in related fields.

The candidate will lead unit teams, mentor staff, and collaborate with senior leaders to guide enterprise-level planning and decision-making. Strong briefing and data visualization skills are essential for executive advisement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and Advanced Degree required.
• 7+ years of experience in counterintelligence or related fields.
• Experience with threat screening, policies, and program oversight is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Apply expert qualitative and quantitative methods to assess and improve threat screening effectiveness and management systems.
• Document best practices, train, mentor, and provide quality assurance for junior staff.
• Use deep knowledge of threats, screening operations, IC databases, and analytical techniques to develop conclusions and recommendations.
• Lead Unit teams, organize analytical efforts, mentor, train, and ensure quality of work; coordinate with management on changes.
• Understand laws, policies, and regulations relevant to TSC programs and ensure they are implemented.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to provide strategic direction and identify gaps for enterprise planning.
• Present findings and recommendations through reports, briefings, and visual data products; advise executive management on sensitive issues.
• Deliver expert guidance on organizational assessments, threat and vulnerability analysis, and complex challenges.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Job description

Bow Wave LLC in Vienna, Virginia is seeking an experienced counterintelligence professional to apply advanced methods for threat screening and program assessment. The role requires a Bachelor's degree, an advanced degree, and 7+ years of experience in related fields.

The candidate will lead unit teams, mentor staff, and collaborate with senior leaders to guide enterprise-level planning and decision-making. Strong briefing and data visualization skills are essential for executive advisement.