Counterintelligence Analyst

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Counterintelligence AnalystArlington, VA 22203OverviewSalary Range $115,000.00 - $130,000.00 Salary/year Position Type Full TimeDescriptionDARPAs All-Source intelligence/counterintelligence (CI) program includes detecting, identifying, assessing, and, in conjunction with the assigned CI support activity, analyzing information on adversary intentions and capabilities. This may include developing programs, systems, and procedures designed to counter foreign intelligence collection efforts and activities of foreign entities, including sabotage and terrorist activities.All-Source/CI analysts recommend cost-effective protective measures and countermeasures for DARPA personnel, programs, and activities. All-Source/CI Analyst will enable DARPAs organic intelligence/CI program to realize the positive attributes inherent in combining IC resources with a trained/qualified internal multi-disciplined security team in applying All-Source Intelligence/CI context to protecting DARPA programs. This nascent internal structure will develop or adapt existing programs, systems, and procedures to proactively counter foreign intelligence collection efforts and activities, including sabotage and terrorist activities.The All-Source/CI Analyst will perform the following responsibilities:Determine essential elements of information, and conduct activities to detect, identify, assess, exploit, and proactively counter or neutralize hostile intelligence collection, sabotage, and terrorist activitiesPlan special analytical projects in response to client assignments which include analytical approach, schedule, personnel requirements, data collection, travel, assessment criteria, and costsResearch and collect required data, perform analysis, and summarize findings in response to client requestsCompile detailed reports of analysis clearly defining the problem or issue, factors considered, findings, and provide clear, concise conclusions and recommendationsDevelop innovative and proactive analytical methodologies, refining existing program protection analytical methodologies to meet evolving program needsProvide intelligence/CI input and assist PSRs, PMs, and SETAs in developing Program Protection PlansReview and provide comments on Program Protection Plans, Test Plans, OPSEC Plans, and other planning documentation as requiredAssist Technical Office management, PMs, SETAs, and security personnel in performing SAP lifecycle threat analysisApply analytical methodologies to existing programs to review, and readdress, if necessary, their protection needs to remain consistent with changes in diplomatic, political, and military environmentsPerform short-notice contingency and exposure analysis, summarizing implications, and providing viable responses and recommended courses of actionWork with individual program management personnel to assist in analyzing and developing solutions to unique or difficult CI-related issuesReview organizational mission statements and associated publicly available information for inconsistencies which may reveal sensitive informationReview, analyze, and, where appropriate, make recommendations to long-term program protection policies and practicesProvide intelligence and CI threat data and analysis to support assessments and surveys of agency-wide OPSEC programsAssist DARPA PMs in identification of program CPI and assist in the development of agency-wide and program-specific OPSEC plans, and make recommendations for additions or changes where appropriateParticipate, as appropriate, in program management and planning meetings, and working sessions to provide an intelligence/CI perspectiveReceive information of CI value from technical security inspections, foreign travel reporting, international relations/security, visitor control, AT/FP, or other sources of potential FIE or CI related activityPrepare and deliver comprehensive briefings to increase CI awareness and to inform senior DARPA leadershipEstablish lines of communication and professional relationships with other Federal and DoD agencies within the ICOther duties as assignedQualificationsRequired Skills (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities)Understanding the Intelligence Community composition, including the roles and responsibilities of the IC components; methodologies inherent in Insider Threats; elicitation methods and procedures; counter-elicitation methods and procedures; CI indicators of motivation; methods of information collection and information transmittal; the basics and methodologies employed in Competitive Intelligence and Economic Espionage practices; foreign intelligence/CI threat data and the agencies acquiring it (including general, site specific, and technical); implications to DARPA program efforts from various threats; and understanding, prioritizing, and counteracting threats.Attend meetings (either locally or out-of-area) and create meeting summaries or trip reportsPrepare and submit meeting minutes on an as-required basisPrepare/present briefings, incorporating graphics (if appropriate) for/to SID and DARPA leadersPrepare various security forms associated with their dutiesAssist in entry control and perform escort duties for visitorsAnswer telephones and other modes of administrative communications in the performance of dutiesPerform self-inspections, identify security discrepancies, and report security incidentsPerform, or support, security inspections, identify security discrepancies and prepare reportsPerform courier duties within the continental United States (CONUS)Perform user-level security administrator and information security responsibilities as required and in compliance with US Codes, Executive Orders, and DoD and DARPA policyPerform objective reviews on all documentation encountered during performance of dutiesPossess the energy, experience, and subject matter expertise to demonstrate sound judgment, foresight and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced S&T RDT&E environmentPossess excellent organizational and communication skills; demonstrating an ability to communicate, interact easily and effectively with a wide variety of individuals and echelons in both written and verbal formsManage and maintain detailed information and documentationPossess excellent research and data-gathering skills with an ability to interpret/analyze complex information within operational Research & Development (R&D) / S&T environmentsWork independently, as well as in a team environment, within the bounds and guidelines of the organizationClearanceMinimum of active Top Secret (TS)TS/SCI strongly desiredSubject to a random counterintelligence scope polygraphs as a condition of access eligibility.Years of Experience/Education RequirementsBachelor's degree and a minimum of 4 years relevant experience or no degree and 6 years related experienceTravel RequirementsAbility to travel to CONUS and/or OCONUS locationsLimited travel within the regionMust have active US passport for OCONUS travel requirementsAdditional InformationThis job description is not designed to cover or contain all job duties required of the employee. There may be additional activities, duties and/or responsibilities that are required for this position that are not listed in this job description.In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.System High is a Military friendly employer. Our extensive work on behalf of the U.S. government offers those who have served in uniform an opportunity to continue to serve their country in a new and exciting way while enjoying a successful civilian career.System High values the power and strength of diverse backgrounds on the culture and performance of our company. We strive to maintain an inclusive culture to encourage each employee to bring their whole self to the mission.System High Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with us, please email recruiting@systemhigh.com.Legal notices can be viewed on the following PDFs: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal; EPPA Notice; FMLA NoticeWarning: Beware of recruitment scams: System High will never request money or personal purchases during the hiring process. Verify all communications come from a systemhigh.com or msg.paycomonline.com email address.

Job Description

Counterintelligence AnalystArlington, VA 22203OverviewSalary Range $115,000.00 - $130,000.00 Salary/year Position Type Full TimeDescriptionDARPAs All-Source intelligence/counterintelligence (CI) program includes detecting, identifying, assessing, and, in conjunction with the assigned CI support activity, analyzing information on adversary intentions and capabilities. This may include developing programs, systems, and procedures designed to counter foreign intelligence collection efforts and activities of foreign entities, including sabotage and terrorist activities.All-Source/CI analysts recommend cost-effective protective measures and countermeasures for DARPA personnel, programs, and activities. All-Source/CI Analyst will enable DARPAs organic intelligence/CI program to realize the positive attributes inherent in combining IC resources with a trained/qualified internal multi-disciplined security team in applying All-Source Intelligence/CI context to protecting DARPA programs. This nascent internal structure will develop or adapt existing programs, systems, and procedures to proactively counter foreign intelligence collection efforts and activities, including sabotage and terrorist activities.The All-Source/CI Analyst will perform the following responsibilities:Determine essential elements of information, and conduct activities to detect, identify, assess, exploit, and proactively counter or neutralize hostile intelligence collection, sabotage, and terrorist activitiesPlan special analytical projects in response to client assignments which include analytical approach, schedule, personnel requirements, data collection, travel, assessment criteria, and costsResearch and collect required data, perform analysis, and summarize findings in response to client requestsCompile detailed reports of analysis clearly defining the problem or issue, factors considered, findings, and provide clear, concise conclusions and recommendationsDevelop innovative and proactive analytical methodologies, refining existing program protection analytical methodologies to meet evolving program needsProvide intelligence/CI input and assist PSRs, PMs, and SETAs in developing Program Protection PlansReview and provide comments on Program Protection Plans, Test Plans, OPSEC Plans, and other planning documentation as requiredAssist Technical Office management, PMs, SETAs, and security personnel in performing SAP lifecycle threat analysisApply analytical methodologies to existing programs to review, and readdress, if necessary, their protection needs to remain consistent with changes in diplomatic, political, and military environmentsPerform short-notice contingency and exposure analysis, summarizing implications, and providing viable responses and recommended courses of actionWork with individual program management personnel to assist in analyzing and developing solutions to unique or difficult CI-related issuesReview organizational mission statements and associated publicly available information for inconsistencies which may reveal sensitive informationReview, analyze, and, where appropriate, make recommendations to long-term program protection policies and practicesProvide intelligence and CI threat data and analysis to support assessments and surveys of agency-wide OPSEC programsAssist DARPA PMs in identification of program CPI and assist in the development of agency-wide and program-specific OPSEC plans, and make recommendations for additions or changes where appropriateParticipate, as appropriate, in program management and planning meetings, and working sessions to provide an intelligence/CI perspectiveReceive information of CI value from technical security inspections, foreign travel reporting, international relations/security, visitor control, AT/FP, or other sources of potential FIE or CI related activityPrepare and deliver comprehensive briefings to increase CI awareness and to inform senior DARPA leadershipEstablish lines of communication and professional relationships with other Federal and DoD agencies within the ICOther duties as assignedQualificationsRequired Skills (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities)Understanding the Intelligence Community composition, including the roles and responsibilities of the IC components; methodologies inherent in Insider Threats; elicitation methods and procedures; counter-elicitation methods and procedures; CI indicators of motivation; methods of information collection and information transmittal; the basics and methodologies employed in Competitive Intelligence and Economic Espionage practices; foreign intelligence/CI threat data and the agencies acquiring it (including general, site specific, and technical); implications to DARPA program efforts from various threats; and understanding, prioritizing, and counteracting threats.Attend meetings (either locally or out-of-area) and create meeting summaries or trip reportsPrepare and submit meeting minutes on an as-required basisPrepare/present briefings, incorporating graphics (if appropriate) for/to SID and DARPA leadersPrepare various security forms associated with their dutiesAssist in entry control and perform escort duties for visitorsAnswer telephones and other modes of administrative communications in the performance of dutiesPerform self-inspections, identify security discrepancies, and report security incidentsPerform, or support, security inspections, identify security discrepancies and prepare reportsPerform courier duties within the continental United States (CONUS)Perform user-level security administrator and information security responsibilities as required and in compliance with US Codes, Executive Orders, and DoD and DARPA policyPerform objective reviews on all documentation encountered during performance of dutiesPossess the energy, experience, and subject matter expertise to demonstrate sound judgment, foresight and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced S&T RDT&E environmentPossess excellent organizational and communication skills; demonstrating an ability to communicate, interact easily and effectively with a wide variety of individuals and echelons in both written and verbal formsManage and maintain detailed information and documentationPossess excellent research and data-gathering skills with an ability to interpret/analyze complex information within operational Research & Development (R&D) / S&T environmentsWork independently, as well as in a team environment, within the bounds and guidelines of the organizationClearanceMinimum of active Top Secret (TS)TS/SCI strongly desiredSubject to a random counterintelligence scope polygraphs as a condition of access eligibility.Years of Experience/Education RequirementsBachelor's degree and a minimum of 4 years relevant experience or no degree and 6 years related experienceTravel RequirementsAbility to travel to CONUS and/or OCONUS locationsLimited travel within the regionMust have active US passport for OCONUS travel requirementsAdditional InformationThis job description is not designed to cover or contain all job duties required of the employee. There may be additional activities, duties and/or responsibilities that are required for this position that are not listed in this job description.In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.System High is a Military friendly employer. Our extensive work on behalf of the U.S. government offers those who have served in uniform an opportunity to continue to serve their country in a new and exciting way while enjoying a successful civilian career.System High values the power and strength of diverse backgrounds on the culture and performance of our company. We strive to maintain an inclusive culture to encourage each employee to bring their whole self to the mission.System High Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with us, please email recruiting@systemhigh.com.Legal notices can be viewed on the following PDFs: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal; EPPA Notice; FMLA NoticeWarning: Beware of recruitment scams: System High will never request money or personal purchases during the hiring process. Verify all communications come from a systemhigh.com or msg.paycomonline.com email address.