Counterintelligence Support Specialist

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory•Richland, WA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Counterintelligence Support Specialist provides critical assistance to the Senior Counterintelligence Officer (SCIO) and DOE-IN Program Directors, supporting a wide range of Counterintelligence (CI) Program activities. This role encompasses areas such as traveler and visitor coordination, financial management, automated systems architecture, and fostering internal and external liaison to ensure effective program operations.

Requirements

BS/BA or higher
Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Access, and Outlook.
Demonstrated experience identifying, analyzing, and synthesizing large volumes of information using search engines, databases, and other research tools.
U.S. Citizenship
Background Investigation: Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter in accordance with 10 CFR 710, Appendix B.
Drug Testing: All Security Clearance positions are Testing Designated Positions, which means that the applicant selected for hire is subject to pre-employment drug testing, and post-employment random drug testing. In addition, applicants must be able to demonstrate non-use of illegal drugs, including marijuana, for the 12 consecutive months preceding completion of the requisite Questionnaire for National Security Positions (QNSP).
Mandatory Requirements: Please be aware that the Department of Energy (DOE) prohibits DOE employees and contractors from having any affiliation with the foreign government of a country DOE has identified as a “country of risk” without explicit approval by DOE and Battelle. If you are offered a position at PNNL and currently have any affiliation with the government of one of these countries, you will be required to disclose this information and recuse yourself of that affiliation or receive approval from DOE and Battelle prior to your first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated analytical aptitude with a strong attention to detail, including experience reviewing, interpreting, and drawing insights from data sets.
Demonstrated ability to draft clear, well-structured reports and written materials using established templates, style guides, and review processes.
Understanding of the Intelligence Community mission, principles and practices.
Familiarity of the Department of Energy Counterintelligence mission, principles and practices.
Demonstrated experience with Intelligence Community databases (TAC, NGT, CHROME).

Responsibilities

Manage Sensitive Information: Independently address issues related to the discussion or release of information to staff with varying national security clearance levels, while maintaining strict compartmentalization of information and activities.
Communicate Effectively: Demonstrate excellent communication skills and resourcefulness in obtaining and discussing data, including the ability to interact professionally with staff who may hold negative views toward the CI program.
Build Strategic Networks: Develop and maintain highly productive relationships with key internal and external staff to support program objectives.
Database Management: Identify, develop, and maintain specialized databases to assist the SCIO with quarterly file reviews for investigations. Complete tasks related to PNNL CI briefing and debriefing programs and contribute to the design or updating of program databases as needed.
Task Coordination: Assign and track CI-related tasks (e.g., briefings, debriefings, and reviews) to ensure appropriate resource allocation, timely completion, and compliance with complex Executive Orders, Attorney General Guidelines, and U.S. District Court directives.
Data Retrieval and Analysis: Retrieve and analyze CI information from local and national databases, publications, and other sources. Assist PNFO CI Officers in identifying information of value to the CI program for assessing potential intelligence threats to PNNL and the DOE complex.