Counterintelligence (CI) Operations Analyst - TS/SCI with Polygraph

GD Information Technology • Chantilly, VA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

GDIT is hiring a Counterintelligence Analyst to support government activities in Chantilly, Virginia. The role provides subject matter expertise and analytical support to satellite-related programs, including acquisition, launch, and space and ground operations. The analyst integrates counterintelligence analysis and concepts to assess potential threats to systems, technology, acquisitions, operations, locations, personnel, and supply chains in support of mission needs.

The selected candidate analyzes all-source intelligence reporting and unstructured data from Department of War and Intelligence Community sources, researches foreign capabilities and trends in space and counterspace systems, and produces assessments, studies, recommendations, briefings, and other finished intelligence. The analyst interviews individuals to collect information related to foreign contact and travel, develops and presents awareness and defensive briefings, and collaborates with stakeholders to promote information sharing. The role also includes requirements and collection management, data evaluation, development of standard operating procedures and validation criteria, and mining data for unknown linkages or maintaining integrated tracking systems.

The position is onsite in Chantilly, Virginia, requires a current TS/SCI clearance and the ability to obtain a polygraph within a reasonable period after hire, and involves 25–50% worldwide travel. The scheduled workweek is 40 hours.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must currently possess a TS/SCI clearance and be able to obtain a polygraph; the polygraph must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time after hire.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in intelligence and/or counterintelligence communities, or equivalent work experience in lieu of a degree. The requisition lists 8+ years of related experience.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to conduct research and analysis and produce finished intelligence on a variety of topics.
• Experience producing work in one or more of the following areas: foreign intelligence service operations, foreign denial and deception, computer network operations, counterespionage and economic or industrial espionage, technology protection and illicit technology transfer, investigations support, operations security, or terrorism.
• Experience or familiarity with one or more of HUMINT, IMINT, SIGINT, MASINT, or denial and deception.
• Familiarity with analytical tools and methodologies such as link analysis, timelines, causal-loop analysis, and risk management.
• Strong analytical tradecraft, critical-thinking, research, and communication skills, including the ability to convey complex information to varied audiences.
• Ability to travel worldwide.
• Ability to interpret and understand Intelligence Community policies, procedures, standards, guidelines, and objectives.
• Understanding of U.S. intelligence satellite systems and long-range program and budget expertise.

Nice To Haves

• Technical background, such as electrical or aerospace engineering.

Responsibilities

• Provide counterintelligence subject matter expertise and analytical support to satellite-related programs, including acquisition, launch, and space and ground operations.
• Integrate counterintelligence analysis to assess threats to systems, technology, acquisitions, operations, locations, personnel, and supply chains.
• Assess intelligence reporting, conduct all-source analysis, and research foreign capabilities and trends in space and counterspace systems.
• Produce intelligence assessments, research studies, recommendations, briefings, and analyses using narrative, tabular, or graphic materials.
• Interview individuals to collect information pertinent to foreign contact and foreign travel.
• Present awareness and defensive briefings to highlight threats.
• Manage requirements and collection, and analyze and evaluate data assessment strategies.
• Work with stakeholders to promote information sharing and collaboration.
• Develop and disseminate standard operating procedures and validation criteria for personnel, entities, components, and communities of interest.
• Mine data to identify unknown linkages and maintain integrated database tracking systems for controlled correspondence.
• Travel worldwide as required.

Benefits

• Medical plan options, including some with Health Savings Accounts
• Dental plan options
• Vision plan
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, and paid parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave
• Short- and long-term disability benefits
• Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance
• Wellness packages
• Full flex work weeks where possible
• AI-powered career tool identifying career steps and learning opportunities
• Internal mobility support
• Competitive pay

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior