Junior Counterintelligence Analyst

A candidate for this role must have a minimum of one year of experience in intelligence analysis, which may be a combination of private sector, civil service, and/or military. The individual must have demonstrated evidence of excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines. Knowledge of analytic tradecraft, analytic standards and integrity, and analytic tools is required. Special expertise, such as area or country specialization, foreign language fluency, or science and technology knowledge is desired.

The candidate must demonstrate direct and current knowledge of the mission, structure, and key intelligence programs of the USIC; international political, economic, and military matters as they impact U.S. national security policy and issues; all aspects of the intelligence cycle; and core analytical competencies to include critical thinking skills and strong collaboration skills. Depending on the DOE CI mission area the position is assigned to (e.g., strategic analysis or investigations), the candidate should also demonstrate the ability to apply tactical analysis in support of CI investigations or the ability to independently develop strategic analytic products related to adversary targeting of national security interests.

Educational Requirements

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college relevant to geopolitics, national security studies, or applicable physical sciences based on position is required. An advanced degree is preferred.

Duties

Work with other analysts to assess the Foreign Intelligence Element (FIE) and/or international terrorist threats directed against DOE personnel, resources, science and technology (S&T), facilities, and programs.
Support the production of tactical and/or strategic CI products to support the DOE CI program, to inform DOE decision makers, and for dissemination throughout the USIC.
Develop liaison contacts with the USIC to develop analysis that supports the objectives and goals of the CI program.
Work with division leadership to contribute to the integration of field and headquarters analysis.
Support oral presentations used to convey ideas, facts, conclusions, estimates, and projections to a variety of DOE and USIC personnel.
Prepare a variety of written communications and documents at the direction of the CI management.
Engage with USIC partners and field elements regarding CI investigations to ensure investigative gaps are identified and to provide analytical context to collected information.