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This role will be embedded on-site with the sponsor in Bethesda, MD.
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Position: The Intelligence Mission Enablement Department is seeking an expert in HUMINT and counterintelligence, with demonstrated experience in offensive counterintelligence activity, to support senior government leaders responsible for interagency collaboration and coordination on sensitive topics. This role will be embedded on-site with the sponsor in Bethesda, MD. Key activities include counterintelligence strategy and campaign design and development, interagency coordination and engagement, and briefing stakeholders. The successful candidate will bring deep understanding of Intelligence Community counterintelligence missions, equities, and authorities.
Typically requires a minimum of 10 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 6 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 3 years’ experience; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience.
Knowledge of current counter-intelligence threat environment, and U.S. government policies and strategies.
Excellent communication skills (oral/written) and the ability to convey complex ideas to others in a concise and clear manner.
Must have an active Top Secret/SCI with polygraph U.S Government issued Security Clearance. Per the U.S. Government’s eligibility requirements, you must be a U.S Citizen to be considered for a security clearance.
This position has an on-site requirement of 5 days a week on-site.
Experience in counter-intelligence analysis and operations; policy, conflict resolution, or research methodologies.
Ability to apply analytic, quantitative, and qualitative techniques to analyze, evaluate, and recommend appropriate alternatives to complex issues.
Experience in intelligence analysis and regional studies; policy, conflict resolution, or research methodologies
Knowledge of performance management, including the methods used to evaluate organizational performance against strategic objectives and ability to advise the organizations on the application of evaluation tools.
$161,600 - $202,000 - $242,400 Annual
Onsite
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