Senior Counterintelligence Officer

Brookhaven National Laboratory•Upton, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Brookhaven National Laboratory seeks a Senior Counterintelligence Officer (SCIO) to lead the Department of Energy counterintelligence program assigned to the Brookhaven Field Office. The SCIO directs a regional portfolio supporting BNL, Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory, the Laboratory for Laser Energetics at Rochester University, and DOE national security interests. The role reports to the BNL Senior Intelligence Executive and is directly accountable to the Deputy Director for Counterintelligence in DOE’s Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence for execution of the counterintelligence mission. BNL conducts multidisciplinary research across fundamental and applied science and engineering, including nuclear and particle physics, energy science and technology, quantum computing and networking, artificial intelligence, robotics, and automation. It also operates large user facilities with extensive user communities from national laboratories, academia, and the private sector. The SCIO must lead an adaptable, technically informed counterintelligence program and workforce able to engage effectively with scientists, engineers, and technical staff and communicate risks in research environments. The position is fully onsite in Upton, New York, and requires domestic travel. The selected candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance with SCI access and a DOE Uncleared Personal Identity Verification (UPIV) credential. Brookhaven National Laboratory describes its employee benefits program as comprehensive and directs applicants to its benefits information page for details.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
At least 12 years of directly related intelligence or counterintelligence experience, including 8 years of executive-level management or leadership experience.
Demonstrated experience leading complex counterintelligence or national security programs, including strategic planning, resource management, and execution.
Experience managing sensitive investigations or other national security matters.
Experience working with U.S. Intelligence Community organizations or in a comparable interagency environment.
Knowledge of foreign intelligence threats, counterintelligence principles and practices, and applicable laws, policies, and procedures.
Ability to evaluate complex threats and develop practical mitigation strategies in research and technology environments.
Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills, including experience briefing senior executives and classified audiences.
Ability to travel domestically.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance with SCI access.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE UPIV credential as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a related field.
Active DOE Q clearance and/or Top Secret clearance with SCI access.
Experience within the DOE complex or familiarity with DOE-IN counterintelligence directives and policies.
Experience integrating counterintelligence activities with cyber and insider threat programs.
Experience working with the scientific community.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute the counterintelligence program for BNL and other assigned DOE facilities, including strategic plans, priorities, resources, and program performance.
Advise Laboratory and DOE site office leadership on counterintelligence threats, risks, and mitigation strategies.
Identify and assess foreign intelligence, terrorism, and technology collection threats to personnel, research, information, facilities, and programs.
Direct and integrate counterintelligence awareness, analysis, cyber coordination, collection and reporting, investigations, and briefing and debriefing activities.
Coordinate sensitive counterintelligence matters with DOE-IN and appropriate federal partners.
Establish effective working relationships across BNL, DOE, the U.S. Intelligence Community, and law enforcement.
Provide timely written assessments, recommendations, and briefings to senior leaders and other authorized audiences.
Lead, mentor, and develop a counterintelligence team capable of engaging effectively with BNL’s scientific, engineering, and technical communities.
Demonstrate commitment to working safely, acting ethically, and taking personal accountability for operational excellence.