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Mid Counterintelligence Analyst

Washington, DC

Department of Energy and Counterintelligence (DOE-IN) contract. Positions will be based in the Washington, D.C area. Responsibilities Serves as Counterintelligence Analyst, specific duties and ...

Pae

Mid Counterintelligence Analyst

Washington, DC · On-site

Department of Energy and Counterintelligence (DOE-IN) contract. Positions will be based in the Washington, D.C area. Responsibilities Serves as Counterintelligence Analyst, specific duties and ...

Pae

Mid Counterintelligence Analyst

Washington, DC · On-site

Department of Energy and Counterintelligence (DOE-IN) contract. Positions will be based in the Washington, D.C area. Responsibilities Serves as Counterintelligence Analyst, specific duties and ...

Pae

Counterintelligence Specialist - Senior

Washington, DC · On-site

$120K - $160K/yr

As a Counterintelligence Specialist supporting DIA, you'll produce IC-coordinated all-source ... This position is contingent upon award of contract, business needs, security clearance verification ...

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As of Aug 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for counterintelligence contract in the United States is $86,907.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $56,500.00 and $112,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A counterintelligence contract is a formal agreement in which a private company or individual provides counterintelligence services to a government agency or organization. These services may include identifying and mitigating threats from foreign intelligence entities, conducting security assessments, and supporting investigations into espionage or other security breaches. Contractors work closely with government personnel to help protect sensitive information, technologies, and operations. They must typically hold security clearances and adhere to strict confidentiality and operational protocols.

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Professionals in Counterintelligence Contract roles often encounter challenges such as handling sensitive information, adapting to rapidly evolving security threats, and maintaining strict compliance with government regulations. These roles typically require working closely with both government agencies and private contractors, which can involve navigating complex reporting structures and confidentiality protocols. To effectively address these challenges, it's important to stay updated on the latest counterintelligence practices, engage in ongoing training, and develop strong communication skills to collaborate efficiently with multidisciplinary teams.

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To thrive as a Counterintelligence Contractor, you need expertise in threat analysis, investigative techniques, and counterintelligence operations, often supported by a relevant degree and security clearance. Familiarity with intelligence databases, surveillance systems, and analytical software such as Palantir or Analyst's Notebook is typically required. Exceptional attention to detail, strong ethical judgment, and effective communication skills help distinguish top performers in this field. These competencies are vital to identifying threats, protecting sensitive information, and ensuring national security objectives are met.
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Infographic showing various Counterintelligence Contract job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 94% Full Time, 2% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $86,907 per year, or $41.8 per hour.

Mid Counterintelligence Analyst

Amentum

Washington, DC • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 19 days ago

Job description

Amentum is seeking a Mid Counterintelligence Analyst to support our U.S. Department of Energy and Counterintelligence (DOE-IN) contract. Positions will be based in the Washington, D.C area.
Responsibilities Serves as Counterintelligence Analyst, specific duties and functions include, but are not limited to:
  • Assess the foreign intelligence, international terrorist, and technological collection threats directed against DOE personnel, resources, S&T, facilities and programs.
  • Produce CI products for circulation within DOE, and for external dissemination throughout the USIC.
  • Develops liaison contacts within the USIC to further research and analytical objectives and goals of the Program.
  • Works with the Program Director to contribute to the integration of field and headquarters analysis.
  • Makes oral presentations, which convey ideas, facts, conclusions, estimates, and projections to a variety of DOE and USIC personnel.
  • Prepares a variety of written communications and documents, including but not limited to reports, national security studies, and policy recommendations at the direction of the CI management.

Requirements
  • Active Top Secret/SCI Clearance
  • A bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college relevant to geopolitical or national security studies is preferred.
  • Minimum of five (5) years of experience in intelligence analysis, which may be a combination of private sector, civil service, or military.
  • Must have demonstrated evidence of excellent oral and written communication skills and proven performance delivering high-quality products under sometimes seemingly enormous pressure to meet tight deadlines.
  • Extensive knowledge of CI tradecraft, analytic standards and integrity, methodology and tools is required.
    Knowledge of adversary methodologies and collection interests is also required. Special expertise, such as area or country specialization, foreign language fluency, emerging science and technology research is desired.
  • The individual must demonstrate direct and current knowledge of the mission, structure, and key intelligence programs of the USIC, to include tactical analysis in support of predicating CI investigations, international political, economic, and military matters as they impact U.S. national security policy and issues, all aspects of the intelligence cycle, and must demonstrate core analytical competencies to include critical thinking skills, strong collaboration skills, and a customer focus to espouse counterintelligence issues with an analysis dimension.
  • Foreign language proficiency, written and spoken (such as Russian, Arabic, Farsi, Hindi, or related languages), is desirable.

Compensation Details:
$115,000 -150,000
The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.
Benefits Overview:
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
  • Educational reimbursement
  • Parental leave
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Tax-saving options
  • Disability and life insurance
  • Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.
Original Posting:
02/26/2026 - Until Filled
Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.
Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.

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