Intelligence Research Specialist

Olgoonik Corporation•Arlington, VA

About The Position

This position is located in the Analysis Division, Office of Counterintelligence, Bureau of Diplomatic Security. The analyst produces intelligence and threat assessments for diplomatic missions in their assigned geographic area, for distribution within the Department of State, the U.S. government, and the Intelligence Community. The role involves collecting, reviewing, analyzing, and evaluating intelligence to identify foreign intelligence threats, assess the human intelligence threat environment at U.S. diplomatic missions, and monitor relevant intelligence information. The analyst produces written threat reports, briefing papers, memoranda, and other assigned products, and provides defensive counterintelligence briefings to U.S. Government employees traveling to designated countries. The position requires regular communication and liaison with Office and Bureau colleagues, Regional Security Officers, Department of State personnel, and Intelligence Community counterparts. Occasional overseas travel may be required. The work is performed in a general office environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree at a minimum.
At least 2 years of experience utilizing intelligence collection and counterintelligence theories and principles, and related disciplines, to analyze and evaluate foreign intelligence threats and counterintelligence issues.
At least 2 years of experience assessing the relevance and implications of intelligence and counterintelligence developments in a geographic area.
At least 2 years of experience preparing intelligence reports and delivering briefings on intelligence and counterintelligence issues.
At least 2 years of experience interacting with and maintaining relationships with Intelligence Community members and other agencies to obtain or exchange information on foreign intelligence information and issues.
Current U.S. Government TOP SECRET personnel security clearance and ability to qualify for SCI access.
Current U.S. Government Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) less than 4.5 years old, or ability to successfully complete a U.S. government-administered SSBI.
Must be a U.S. citizen and eligible for, and able to obtain and maintain, required security clearance and access approvals.
Basic computer skills and ability to use Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to understand spoken direction, read directions, work as a team player, multitask, and communicate orally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

Graduate degree(s) are beneficial.
Familiarity with State Department operations and functions, particularly the Bureau of Diplomatic Security.

Responsibilities

Produce HUMINT threat assessments of selected posts for the Overseas Security Policy Board’s HUMINT and TECHINT Threat Working Group (HTTWG), including compiling data, communicating with posts, resolving discrepancies, submitting assessments on time, and notifying posts of results within one week after review completion.
Submit assessments to the Division Chief for review at least two days before submission to the HTTWG.
Prepare timely analytical products on noteworthy incidents and topics for dissemination to the Department and Intelligence Community.
Prepare briefing papers and other assigned products, and generate and maintain one-page counterintelligence environment summaries for missions in the assigned region.
Provide draft products to the Division Chief at least one day before their due date when possible, including products requested on short notice.
Conduct defensive, country-specific briefings for Department and U.S. Government personnel traveling to designated countries for official or personal reasons.
Maintain regular dialogue with counterintelligence Office colleagues and Regional Security Officers in the area of responsibility.
Establish and conduct liaison with Department of State and other government agency counterparts to supplement and exchange information about the assigned area of responsibility.
Notify the Division Chief of liaison meetings and exchanges within three to five days.
Participate in Intelligence Community analytical working groups and other forums relevant to the assigned area of responsibility.
Provide the Division Chief with written reports of meetings attended, including taskings and requests for assistance, within three to five days.
Respond to taskings and requests for information from Intelligence Community elements and other appropriate entities, submitting responses to the Division Chief for review at least two days before the due date.