Counterintelligence (CI) Specialist

Adversaries dont just target our networks they target our people our programs and our supply chains. Peraton is looking for aCounterintelligence Specialistto help USCYBERCOM J2X stay ahead of those threats at Fort Meade MD.

In this role youll operate at the strategic and proactive edge of the CI mission collaborating with internal and external partners to build a common operating picture informing the development of advanced CI concepts and supporting the full spectrum of CI functions from risk assessments to insider threat programs. This is a senior certification-required role for professionals who have spent careers mastering the art and science of counterintelligence and are ready to apply that expertise at one of the most targeted commands in the U.S. government.

• Collaborate with internal and external CI partners to develop a holistic understanding and common operating picture of CI activities across USCYBERCOM J2X
• Assess large diversified data sets to identify trends patterns and anomalies that inform CI activities and threat assessments
• Build comprehensive analytical pictures of data sets to support development of advanced CI concepts principles and techniques
• Inform the design and implementation of advanced CI concepts and proactive CI strategies
• Ensure colleagues team members and leadership remain well-informed on the status and disposition of relevant CI products and associated activities
• Maintain eligibility forSpecial Access Programs (SAPs)and/orAlternative Compensatory Control Measures (ACCMs)
• Support CI risk assessments supply chain risk assessments and CI support toResearch Development and Acquisition (RDA)
• Support CI agent or desk officer functions across CI collection functional services investigations and operations
• Counter espionage international terrorism and CI insider threats
• Support force protection and Defense Critical Infrastructure Program (DCIP) activities

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Required:

• ActiveTop Secret/SCI (TS/SCI)clearance with Polygraph
• Eligibility forSpecial Access Programs (SAPs)and/orACCMs must be maintained throughout the period of performance
• Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD
• Demonstrated experience and advanced training in CI principles techniques and operations
• Working knowledge of IC/DoD classification guidelines and CI oversight requirements
• Ability to assess large data sets to identify trends patterns and anomalies
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Preferred:

• Experience supporting CI operations or serving as a counterintelligence desk officer
• Background in CI risk assessments supply chain risk assessments or CI support to RDA
• Demonstrated experience supporting at leasttwo of the four CI missions: countering espionage/terrorism/insider threat; force protection; Defense Critical Infrastructure Protection (DCIP); RDA support
• Familiarity with SAP and ACCM program management and oversight requirements
• 12 yearsof relevant experience including work within the last 2 years
• Masters degreein a related field ora Bachelors degree plus 5 additional years of senior-level experience (17 years total)
• Advanced counterintelligence certificationdemonstrating expertise in integrating and cultivating strategic and proactive CI concepts

Peraton drives missions of consequence protecting and promoting U.S. national security at the highest levels. As part of our team youll work alongside some of the most skilled professionals in the intelligence community tackling complex problems that matter. We offer competitive compensation comprehensive benefits and a culture that values your expertise and invests in your growth.

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the worlds leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider we deliver trusted highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land sea space air and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day our employees do the cant be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit to learn how were keeping people around the world safe and secure.