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As of Jun 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for civilian counterintelligence in the United States is $99,840.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $83,000.00 and $115,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Civilian Counterintelligence professional, you need a strong background in intelligence analysis, security procedures, and investigative techniques, often supported by a relevant bachelor’s degree and government security clearance. Familiarity with specialized software for threat detection, case management systems, and secure communication platforms is typically required. Attention to detail, analytical thinking, discretion, and effective interpersonal skills help set candidates apart in this sensitive field. These skills are crucial for safeguarding information, identifying potential threats, and ensuring coordinated efforts with other security professionals.

What is a Civilian Counterintelligence job?

A Civilian Counterintelligence job involves identifying, assessing, and mitigating threats posed by foreign intelligence entities, insider threats, and espionage activities. Unlike military counterintelligence, civilian roles are typically within government agencies like the FBI, DIA, or DHS. Responsibilities may include conducting investigations, analyzing intelligence reports, and coordinating security measures. These professionals work to safeguard national security by preventing unauthorized access to sensitive information. The role requires strong analytical skills, security clearance, and often prior experience in intelligence or law enforcement.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a civilian counterintelligence professional?

Civilian counterintelligence professionals are responsible for identifying and assessing potential security threats, analyzing intelligence data, preparing detailed reports, and supporting ongoing investigations. They frequently work in multidisciplinary teams, engaging with both internal departments and external agencies to share critical information and develop effective countermeasures. Routine tasks can also include conducting interviews, briefing leadership, and maintaining strict compliance with security protocols. The daily environment is often structured yet dynamic, requiring adaptability as priorities shift based on emerging threats.

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INTELLIGENCE SPECIALIST

Department of the Air Force - Agency Wide

Quantico, VA • On-site, Remote

$143K - $187K/yr

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago


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The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as an AFOSI Senior Intelligence Analyst (SIA) and subject matter expert responsible for the direction, oversight, and coordination of analytical support to AFOSI investigations, operations, collections, and target management.
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Duties
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  1. Serves as the senior advisor, technical intelligence expert, and consultant on analysis and production support to AFOSI law enforcement (LE) and counterintelligence (CI) activities. Serves as a senior intelligence analyst, with responsibility for production of innovative, integrated intelligence analysis in a very broad and complex intelligence subject area which has application to major customer requirements.
  2. Executes and manages AFOSI counterintelligence, technology protection and support to law enforcement intelligence analysis and production. Develops overall analytical objectives, project scope and emphasis through a broad assessment of customer requirements, activity and agency mission objectives and significant new information or trends in assigned subject area.
  3. Serves as a senior technical authority on law enforcement and counterintelligence support to Air Force-wide programs, as well as the technical subject matter expert to identify, develop and satisfy requirements for intelligence support to each law enforcement and counterintelligence team.
  4. Conducts and oversees the most complex analysis of multi-source intelligence. Evaluates relevance and reliability of both classified and unclassified information to understand adversary strengths, weaknesses, and centers of gravity.
  5. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Advises and provides counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management.

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Conditions of employment
  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • All new DCIPS employees are required to complete a two-year DCIPS trial period.
  • If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
  • This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
  • Must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guide
  • Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
  • Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
  • Employee must maintain current certifications
  • Disclosure of Political Appointments
  • Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
  • Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
  • Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Qualifications
This is a GG-14 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-14 duties for the "Professional" work category are at the "Senior" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-14 level. The selectee's salary will be set within the grade equivalent to a GS/GG grade based on the selectee's qualifications in relation to the job.
In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions for series 0132.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Your resume must reflect the quality level of experience which demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for successful job performance required for this position. Examples of creditable experience include: Requires a mastery of US intelligence and counterintelligence community policies, entities, missions, resources, operations, capabilities, databases, and requirements to perform intelligence research planning, operations collection, target analysis, and other intelligence collection/analysis related activities. Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or expensive gained in another government agency.
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To view qualifying experience click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0100/intelligence-series-0132/
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
  1. Comprehensive knowledges and skills as a multi-source law enforcement or counterintelligence analyst to research, interpret, evaluate, and integrate data in the production of clear, concise, in-depth intelligence products on law enforcement or counterintelligence issues; coordinating junior analysts' multi-source analysis conducted in response to customer needs and intelligence production requirements and in communicating related products/information to a variety of audiences.
  2. Mastery in applying knowledge and expertise of law enforcement or counterintelligence issues in planning, organizing, and leading cooperative and coordinated law enforcement or counterintelligence analysis and collection initiatives. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a small to medium sized organization.
  3. Comprehensive knowledge and experience as a multi-source intelligence analyst applying the principles, concepts, and methodologies of law enforcement or counterintelligence analysis and identifying significant trends and in proposing new or revised analytical projects to alert senior AFOSI, DAF, and DoD leadership to new developments and to meet customer requirements.
  4. Comprehensive knowledge of U.S. law enforcement, counterintelligence, and/or intelligence community policies, entities, missions, resources, operations, capabilities, databases, and requirements to perform research planning, operations collection, target analysis, and other law enforcement and/or counterintelligence collection/analysis related activities.
  5. Experienced and skill in the oversight of analytic projects; responding to taskings from AFOSI, DAF, and DoD senior leaders; reviewing analytical products for accuracy and analytical soundness; and ability to mentor junior analysts in development of analytic judgments, thought processes, and drafting intelligence products.
  6. Skill in preparing and presenting clear, concise, effective presentations of complex technical material to senior level audiences using a variety of media tools; demonstrated experience representing an organization and defending organization's position in conferences, working groups, and planning sessions. Skill in accomplishing liaison and coordination with counterpart specialists in the law enforcement, counterintelligence, and/or intelligence communities, both nationally and internationally.

OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS
  • Special Sensitive: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Security Clearance. This position is designated Special Sensitive and requires eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), other intelligence-related Special Sensitive information, or involvement in Top Secret Special Access Programs (SAP) to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. A non-disclosure agreement must be signed.
  • Drug Testing: This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.
  • Professional Staff (Pro-Staff) Suitability Investigation (PSI): The selectee must undergo an internal background investigation by AFOSI and must be approved for duty by the Commander of AFOSI or the Commander's designated representative(s).
  • Polygraph: Incumbent is subject to psychological screening/polygraph testing as an inherent primary requirement of their position.
  • Mobility: Mobility is a condition of employment. The employee must sign an Air Force-wide mobility agreement.
  • Overtime may be required as workload demands and in some cases with no-notice due to urgency of time-sensitive matters. Periodic shift work may be required if assigned as a watch-standing analyst.
  • Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft/vehicle to conferences, meetings, or functions away from the duty office/location. Travel may include overnight stays.
  • An advanced intelligence-related or professional/scientific degree is highly desired.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
This position is a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel Systems (DCIPS) position implemented under Section 504, Title V of Public Law 99-569, Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1987, as codified in Sec 1601, Chap 83 of Title 10 United States Code which sets forth Air Force policies and procedures for DCIPS. This position is in the Excepted Service.
DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans' Preference to preference eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement. If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package.
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Additional information
**Position may be eligible for DCIPS STEM TLMS**
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.
120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here.
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Selectees who physically reside permanently in the U.S., the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or Northern Mariana Islands, and the Possessions of the U.S., during the entire recruitment process (application, selection, and acceptance of a formal job offer) and selected for employment in the foreign area are eligible to receive certain foreign area benefits such as: Living Quarters Allowance (LQA) or government quarters, Post Allowance, Home Leave, etc. (subject to approval)
Selectees who physically reside outside the U.S., the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or Northern Mariana Islands, and the Possessions of the U.S., during any step of the recruitment process (application, selection, and acceptance of a formal job offer) will have foreign area benefits eligibility be determined on a case by case basis.
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