Counterintelligence (CI) Analyst – Expert

SMX seeks an experienced Counterintelligence (CI) Analyst – Expert to deliver timely, relevant, and actionable advice to enhance the CI posture of supported activities. This role ensures intelligence oversight compliance, accurately documents and reports CI indicators or concerns, and provides senior-level analytical support. The CI Analyst will work collaboratively across communities, assimilate and de-conflict large volumes of data, and independently produce high-value CI reports and products at the operational and strategic levels for senior leaders.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Deliver professional, timely CI analysis and recommendations to improve the CI posture of supported commands.

• Ensure full compliance with intelligence oversight requirements and document/report CI indicators or concerns accurately and timely.

• Research, develop, and disseminate comprehensive multi-media, written CI reports and products; produce all-source CI association matrices and relevant operational analysis.

• Coordinate and support community meetings and cross-functional working groups; de-conflict and assimilate information across analytical sections.

• Manage and maintain source data within the Integrated Defense Source Registration System (IDSRS) and conduct accurate in-depth CI reviews of all active assets.

• Participate in Asset Validation Panels and ensure proper asset validation conduct.

• Maintain current knowledge of and adherence to signature reduction training standards and processes; advise commands on effective and compliant use of signature reduction techniques.

• Demonstrate advanced proficiency in HUMINT operations, asset risk assessment, operational risk management, and patterns of life analysis.

• Understand and apply F3EAD targeting methodology, as well as associated intelligence disciplines for broader analytic outcomes.

• Support intelligence reporting cycles, participate in reviews, and propose/implement corrective actions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of six (6) years of experience performing counterintelligence-related operations in Joint Special Operations Task Force, Inter-Agency Task Force, National Intelligence Agency, Law Enforcement Agency, Joint CI Activity, or Combatant Command roles.

• No less than six (6) years of operational analysis experience in the counterintelligence field.

• Demonstrated expertise with HUMINT Operations Cycle, CI Support to HUMINT Operations, Asset Risk Assessment System (ARMS), Operational Risk Management, and Patterns of Life Analysis.

• Broad knowledge of intelligence disciplines and the F3EAD targeting methodology.

• Extensive understanding of CI theory, doctrine, rules, laws, regulations, directives, systems, and methodologies.

• TS/SCI security clearance required.

• Must possess a valid U.S. passport.

• Must be willing and able to deploy CONUS (within the continental U.S.) and OCONUS (outside the continental U.S.) as required.

Desired Qualifications:

• Five (5) years of managerial-level experience supporting special operations and/or combat overseas tours, particularly with Special Mission Units (SMU) and/or Special Operations Forces (SOF).

• Experience leading analytical efforts culminating in high-impact products for SOF or related missions.

• Demonstrated proficiency in Human Factors Analysis, Human Terrain Analysis, SIGINT Targeting, Convergence Analysis, and Intelligence training.

• Advanced degree in a relevant field preferred.

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The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.

The proposed salary for this position is:

$95,000—$100,000 USD

At SMX®, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.

We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what’s possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration.

SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.

Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.

SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).