Senior Counterintelligence Analyst

Galapagos Federal Systems LLC.•Washington, DC

37d•$145,000 - $165,000

About The Position

Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC is seeking a highly skilled Senior Counterintelligence Analyst specializing in personnel vetting, screening, Counterintelligence, and Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT). In this role, you will conduct comprehensive intelligence analysis and risk assessments of individuals, organizations, and entities to evaluate suitability, reliability, and potential security risks. Your analysis will support critical decision-making and national security objectives. The selected candidate will play a key role in personnel screening and vetting by leveraging advanced OSINT techniques to identify and assess potential threats. You will analyze complex information, evaluate foreign intelligence collection methods, recognize emerging security risks, and provide actionable intelligence to support mission success. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, the ability to quickly synthesize complex data, and experience communicating clear, realistic threat assessments with moderate to minimal supervision. You will develop effective risk mitigation strategies and collaborate with security and intelligence professionals to safeguard personnel, programs, and national security interests.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI Clearance
3 years of relevant intelligence analysis experience required; 6+ years preferred
Experience supporting personnel vetting, screening, intelligence production, or investigative research in a DoD, Intelligence Community (IC), federal, or national security environment is highly desirable
Prior Targeting experience
Proficiency in Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) research, internet investigations, commercial databases, and intelligence analysis tools
Demonstrated experience in personnel vetting, screening, investigative research, and intelligence production
Knowledge of security clearance processes, foreign intelligence threats, and risk assessment methodologies
Ability to interpret and integrate subject matter expert findings into comprehensive intelligence assessments
Proven ability to identify new intelligence sources and develop innovative intelligence collection and research strategies
Background supporting the US intelligence community
Prior experience in or around Special Access Programs
Bachelor’s degree in Intelligence Studies, Security Studies, International Relations, or a related field

Nice To Haves

Professional certifications (e.g., Certified Intelligence Analyst, Certified Security Professional)

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive vetting and screening of individuals, organizations, and entities to assess backgrounds, affiliations, and potential security risks
Collect, analyze, and interpret information from open-source intelligence (OSINT), commercial databases, and other intelligence resources
Produce high-quality intelligence products, including reports, assessments, and briefings, for a variety of stakeholders
Apply structured analytical techniques to identify patterns, assess threats, and provide actionable intelligence and recommendations
Conduct investigative research to identify relevant information, emerging risks, and foreign intelligence collection activities
Apply background knowledge to apply principles in counterintelligence to investigative work.
Utilize IC community databases, repositories, and inter-agency partners to perform investigations.
Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to support intelligence sharing and mission objectives
Monitor emerging threats, technologies, data sources, and analytical methodologies to improve vetting and screening processes
Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines with minimal supervision