Counterintelligence (CI) Analyst – Expert

SMX•Fayetteville, NC

8d•$95,000 - $100,000

About The Position

SMX seeks an experienced Counterintelligence (CI) Analyst – Expert to deliver timely, relevant, and actionable advice that enhances the counterintelligence posture of supported activities. The role ensures compliance with intelligence oversight requirements, accurately documents and reports CI indicators or concerns, and provides senior-level analytical support. The analyst works collaboratively across communities, assimilates and de-conflicts large volumes of data, and independently produces high-value CI reports and products at the operational and strategic levels for senior leaders. The position includes conducting CI analysis and making recommendations; developing and disseminating written and multimedia reports and products; producing all-source CI association matrices and operational analysis; coordinating community meetings and cross-functional working groups; and managing source data and conducting in-depth CI reviews of active assets. The analyst also supports asset validation panels, advises commands on signature reduction techniques, and contributes to intelligence reporting cycles and corrective actions. The role requires advanced knowledge of HUMINT operations, asset risk assessment, operational risk management, patterns of life analysis, F3EAD targeting methodology, and related intelligence disciplines. The position requires at least six years of counterintelligence operations experience and six years of operational analysis experience in the counterintelligence field, a TS/SCI clearance, a valid U.S. passport, and willingness and ability to deploy within and outside the continental United States as required. The proposed salary is $95,000–$100,000 USD. SMX offers health insurance, paid leave, retirement, and learning and development opportunities.

Requirements

At least six years of experience performing counterintelligence-related operations in a Joint Special Operations Task Force, Inter-Agency Task Force, National Intelligence Agency, Law Enforcement Agency, Joint CI Activity, or Combatant Command role.
At least six years of operational analysis experience in the counterintelligence field.
Demonstrated expertise with the HUMINT Operations Cycle, CI Support to HUMINT Operations, Asset Risk Assessment System (ARMS), Operational Risk Management, and Patterns of Life Analysis.
Broad knowledge of intelligence disciplines and the F3EAD targeting methodology.
Extensive understanding of CI theory, doctrine, rules, laws, regulations, directives, systems, and methodologies.
TS/SCI security clearance.
Valid U.S. passport.
Willingness and ability to deploy within the continental U.S. and outside the continental U.S. as required.

Nice To Haves

Five years of managerial-level experience supporting special operations and/or combat overseas tours, particularly with Special Mission Units (SMU) and/or Special Operations Forces (SOF).
Experience leading analytical efforts culminating in high-impact products for SOF or related missions.
Demonstrated proficiency in Human Factors Analysis, Human Terrain Analysis, SIGINT Targeting, Convergence Analysis, and Intelligence training.
Advanced degree in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

Deliver professional, timely CI analysis and recommendations to improve the CI posture of supported commands.
Ensure compliance with intelligence oversight requirements and accurately and promptly document and report CI indicators or concerns.
Research, develop, and disseminate comprehensive multimedia and written CI reports and products.
Produce all-source CI association matrices and relevant operational analysis.
Coordinate and support community meetings and cross-functional working groups.
De-conflict and assimilate information across analytical sections.
Manage and maintain source data within the Integrated Defense Source Registration System (IDSRS).
Conduct accurate, in-depth CI reviews of all active assets.
Participate in Asset Validation Panels and ensure proper asset validation conduct.
Maintain current knowledge of signature reduction training standards and processes, and advise commands on effective and compliant use of signature reduction techniques.
Apply expertise in HUMINT operations, asset risk assessment, operational risk management, and patterns of life analysis.
Apply F3EAD targeting methodology and associated intelligence disciplines to broader analytic outcomes.
Support intelligence reporting cycles, participate in reviews, and propose or implement corrective actions.