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Summary
Counterintelligence Subject Matter Expert (CI SME CIRDAC)
The CI SME (CIRDAC) serves as a senior Counterintelligence instructor and subject matter expert responsible for delivering advanced classroom and practical instruction that prepares CI Agents to independently design, implement, and manage comprehensive CI support programs. Instruction focuses on enabling agents to integrate CI support across Research, Development, and Acquisition (RDA); Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM); Critical Program Information (CPI); Defense Critical Infrastructure (DCI); Force Protection; and CI Insider Threat program support.
The CI SME develops and delivers structured curriculum and scenario-based exercises that replicate real-world program protection and acquisition environments. The incumbent evaluates student performance during complex practical exercises that may exceed eight (8) hours per day and supports training events requiring travel within the National Capital Region (NCR). Instruction emphasizes risk identification, vulnerability assessments, threat analysis, stakeholder engagement, and the integration of CI functions into acquisition and infrastructure protection frameworks.
The CI SME (CIRDAC) combines operational expertise, policy fluency, and instructional excellence to ensure CI Agents are fully capable of delivering integrated, compliant, and proactive CI support to critical defense programs and infrastructure.
Required Qualifications:
- Graduates of an accredited CI Special Agent credentialing school
- Demonstrated experience conducting, supervising, or instructing CI support to RDA programs at the Expert level
- Experience conducting or supervising CI support to RDA at the Mid level
- Thorough knowledge of applicable DoW policies and directives
- Required TS/SCI with ability to obtain CI Poly
Required Experience:
- Expert: 10 years demonstrated experience related to the specific labor category with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years
The likely salary range for this position is $124,093 - $166,750. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Travel Required: 10-25%
Telecommuting Options: Onsite
Work Location: USA VA Quantico
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Job Description
Counterintelligence Subject Matter Expert (CI SME CIRDAC)
The CI SME (CIRDAC) serves as a senior Counterintelligence instructor and subject matter expert responsible for delivering advanced classroom and practical instruction that prepares CI Agents to independently design, implement, and manage comprehensive CI support programs. Instruction focuses on enabling agents to integrate CI support across Research, Development, and Acquisition (RDA); Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM); Critical Program Information (CPI); Defense Critical Infrastructure (DCI); Force Protection; and CI Insider Threat program support.
The CI SME develops and delivers structured curriculum and scenario-based exercises that replicate real-world program protection and acquisition environments. The incumbent evaluates student performance during complex practical exercises that may exceed eight (8) hours per day and supports training events requiring travel within the National Capital Region (NCR). Instruction emphasizes risk identification, vulnerability assessments, threat analysis, stakeholder engagement, and the integration of CI functions into acquisition and infrastructure protection frameworks.
The CI SME (CIRDAC) combines operational expertise, policy fluency, and instructional excellence to ensure CI Agents are fully capable of delivering integrated, compliant, and proactive CI support to critical defense programs and infrastructure.
Required Qualifications:
- Graduates of an accredited CI Special Agent credentialing school
- Demonstrated experience conducting, supervising, or instructing CI support to RDA programs at the Expert level
- Experience conducting or supervising CI support to RDA at the Mid level
- Thorough knowledge of applicable DoW policies and directives
- Required TS/SCI with ability to obtain CI Poly
Required Experience:
- Expert: 10 years demonstrated experience related to the specific labor category with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years
The likely salary range for this position is $124,093 - $166,750. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Travel Required: 10-25%
Telecommuting Options: Onsite
Work Location: USA VA Quantico
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