Intelligence Research Specialist

Olgoonik Corporation•Arlington, VA

9d•$60 - $65

About The Position

The Intelligence Research Specialist 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 area of responsibility for circulation within the Department of State, the broader U.S. government, and the Intelligence Community. The role involves collecting, reviewing, analyzing, and evaluating intelligence data to identify immediate and long-term foreign intelligence threats to the U.S. government, assess human intelligence threats at U.S. diplomatic missions, and develop and monitor intelligence relevant to the assigned geographic area. The analyst prepares written intelligence threat reports, briefing papers, memoranda, and other assigned documents, and provides defensive counterintelligence briefings to U.S. Government employees traveling to diplomatic missions. The position requires ongoing communication and liaison with Office and Bureau colleagues, Regional Security Officers, other Department of State personnel, and Intelligence Community counterparts. Occasional overseas travel may be required. The position is in a general office environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree at a minimum.
At least 2 years applying theories and principles of intelligence collection, counterintelligence, and related disciplines to analyze and evaluate foreign intelligence threats and counterintelligence issues.
At least 2 years assessing the relevance and implications of intelligence and counterintelligence developments in a geographic area.
At least 2 years preparing intelligence reports and delivering briefings on intelligence and counterintelligence issues.
At least 2 years interacting with and maintaining relationships with Intelligence Community members and other agencies to obtain or exchange information on foreign intelligence matters.
Current U.S. Government TOP SECRET Personnel Security Clearance and eligibility 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 to obtain and maintain required security clearance and access approvals.
Basic computer skills, including use of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to understand spoken directions, read directions, work as a team player, multitask, and communicate orally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Produce human intelligence (HUMINT) threat assessments of selected posts for the Overseas Security Policy Board's HUMINT and TECHINT Threat Working Group (HTTWG).
Compile relevant assessment data, communicate with posts, resolve discrepancies, submit assessments on time, and notify posts of results within one week after completion of a threat review.
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 distribution to the Department and Intelligence Community.
Prepare briefing papers and other assigned products, and generate and maintain one-page counterintelligence (CI) environment summaries for all missions in the assigned region.
Provide draft products to the Division Chief at least one day before the 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, whether for official or personal reasons.
Maintain regular dialogue with CI Office colleagues and Regional Security Officers (RSOs) in the area of responsibility.
Establish and conduct liaison with Department of State and other government agency counterparts to supplement and exchange information concerning the area of responsibility; notify the Division Chief of meetings and exchanges within three to five days.
Participate in Intelligence Community analytical working groups and other forums relevant to the area of responsibility.
Provide the Division Chief written reports of meetings attended, including taskings or 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.