Counterintelligence Officer - Active Clearance Required

LLNL•Livermore, CA

4h•$114,900 - $168,852•Hybrid

About The Position

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory is hiring a Counterintelligence Officer in its Counterintelligence Program. The role conducts comprehensive research and analysis, interviews, and presents recommendations to senior management, high-level Department of Energy personnel, and intelligence agency officials on counterintelligence issues, supporting compliance with DOE Order 475.1. The position is offered at either the K03.2 or K03.3 level, with level and additional responsibilities determined by the hiring team based on knowledge and related experience. The position has a hybrid schedule, combining in-person and virtual work, with the option to work from home one day per week during the non-Alternate Work Schedule work week. At the K03.3 level, the officer also leads and coordinates collaborative investigations, develops recommendations for novel or complex issues, and provides guidance to program team members. Candidates must hold an active DOE Q-level clearance or an active Top Secret clearance issued by another U.S. government agency at hire, and be able to obtain and maintain SCI access. External applicants selected for the position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. Depending on job duties, work in Limited Areas may restrict possession of personal or laboratory wireless and mobile devices.

Requirements

Active DOE Q-level clearance or active Top Secret clearance issued by another U.S. government agency at the time of hire.
Ability to obtain and maintain Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access.
Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
Experience using investigative procedures and techniques, including research, interviewing, and documentation for CI investigations.
Experience identifying foreign government missions, functions, and collection processes, as well as U.S. intelligence collection and dissemination methods.
Knowledge and experience working on national security issues related to the U.S. Intelligence Community.
Broad knowledge of and significant experience with classified and unclassified databases, software applications, and intelligence research tools for identifying and assessing foreign capabilities using conventional intelligence disciplines.
Specialized training or subject matter expertise in areas such as counterespionage, interviewing, counterproliferation, weapons systems, or foreign intelligence services.
Familiarity with basic hardware, software, and network systems principles.
Experience interpreting and applying governmental policies, procedures, orders, and regulations.
At the K03.3 level, significant experience with investigative procedures and techniques for complex CI investigations, including research, interviewing, and documentation.
At the K03.3 level, significant experience identifying foreign government missions, functions, and collection processes, as well as U.S. intelligence collection and dissemination methods.
At the K03.3 level, significant specialized training or subject matter expertise in areas such as espionage, counterproliferation, weapons systems, or foreign intelligence services.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

Conduct complex, diverse, and multifaceted counterintelligence and counterterrorism investigations.
Collect and review information from open and secure sources to assess and mitigate threats associated with foreign visits, travel, and contacts.
Prepare detailed and accurate intelligence reports and records in intelligence databases and investigative case files.
Conduct and present in-person briefings, debriefings, and presentations to Laboratory personnel about hosting foreign nationals, foreign travel, and relevant CI/CT risks and threats.
Participate in joint task forces and collaborate with Laboratory divisions, DOE IN, other national laboratories’ CI programs, the U.S. Intelligence Community, and local law enforcement on CI/CT issues.
Support the CI outreach program, including refining, developing, and presenting awareness and training materials to employees and workforce members.
Enter, retrieve, and manipulate information in Laboratory systems and DOE IN-20 CI analytical and investigative databases.
At the K03.3 level, coordinate joint task forces and collaborations addressing CI/CT issues.
At the K03.3 level, address novel CI/CT issues, prepare concise recommendations for senior management, and develop solutions to complex problems.
At the K03.3 level, guide other program team members and plan and lead collaborative projects and investigations.
Perform other duties as assigned.