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Sphinx

Counterintelligence Specialist

Reston, VA · Remote

$75K - $135K/yr

Sphinx Counterintelligence (CI) Specialists support the Department of Defense (DoD) component through the use of investigations, assessments, collections, and analysis focused on mitigating the ...

Sphinx

Counterintelligence Specialist

Springfield, VA · Remote

$75K - $135K/yr

Sphinx Counterintelligence (CI) Specialists support the Department of Defense (DoD) component through the use of investigations, assessments, collections, and analysis focused on mitigating the ...

Sphinx LLC

Cyber Crime Investigator

Quantico, VA · Remote

$135K - $195K/yr

Shall support counterintelligence (CI) and counterterrorism (CT) investigations research, design, deploy, and lead training events * Shall evaluate emerging forensic technologies * Shall provide ...

Sphinx LLC

Cyber Crime Investigator

Reston, VA · Remote

$135K - $195K/yr

Shall support counterintelligence (CI) and counterterrorism (CT) investigations research, design, deploy, and lead training events * Shall evaluate emerging forensic technologies * Shall provide ...

Sphinx LLC

Cyber Crime Investigator

Quantico, VA · Remote

$135K - $195K/yr

Shall support counterintelligence (CI) and counterterrorism (CT) investigations research, design, deploy, and lead training events * Shall evaluate emerging forensic technologies * Shall provide ...

Sphinx LLC

Cyber Crime Investigator

Washington, DC · On-site

$135K - $195K/yr

Shall support counterintelligence (CI) and counterterrorism (CT) investigations research, design, deploy, and lead training events * Shall evaluate emerging forensic technologies * Shall provide ...

Sphinx LLC

Cyber Crime Investigator

Washington, DC · On-site

$135K - $195K/yr

Shall support counterintelligence (CI) and counterterrorism (CT) investigations research, design, deploy, and lead training events * Shall evaluate emerging forensic technologies * Shall provide ...

Sphinx LLC

Cyber Crime Investigator

Reston, VA · Remote

$135K - $195K/yr

Shall support counterintelligence (CI) and counterterrorism (CT) investigations research, design, deploy, and lead training events * Shall evaluate emerging forensic technologies * Shall provide ...

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Counterintelligence Investigators are professionals responsible for identifying, assessing, and countering threats posed by foreign intelligence services or other entities seeking to gather sensitive information. They conduct investigations, analyze intelligence data, and implement strategies to protect national security interests. These investigators may work for government agencies, the military, or private organizations with national security responsibilities. Their work often involves surveillance, interviews, and collaboration with other law enforcement and intelligence agencies.
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HUMINT Counterintelligence Officer

HUMINT Counterintelligence Officer

Orbis Operations LLC

Mclean, VA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

HUMINT Counterintelligence Officer
Orbis Operations is a leading Irregular Warfare training and consulting firm supporting the US Department of Defense and Intelligence Community as well as commercial clients.
Orbis Operations is seeking a Counterintelligence Officer to support a client's operational requirements in the Washington DC area. The position requires an active Top Secret and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) eligibility with a polygraph. Successful candidate will work well in team environments and will be capable of operating independently with minimal supervision. Candidate will interact with customer personnel at all levels within the customer organization. The position requires experience as a Counterintelligence Officer and prior experience supporting HUMINT operations.
JOB DESCRIPTION: The primary function of a Counterintelligence Officer is to identify, monitor, and assess the efforts of foreign intelligence entities attempting to collect sensitive information on the organization's personnel, methods, plans and operational efforts, including the threats posed by emerging technologies. Daily activities include:
  • Evaluate and interpret all-source information concerning: counterintelligence, counterterrorism, counterespionage, threats against customer personnel, programs, information systems and/or facilities
  • Conduct internal and external liaison activities
  • Conduct counterintelligence investigations/inquiries and prepare formal reports of findings and recommendations
  • Prepare and conduct tailored briefings and debriefings
  • Conduct counterintelligence damage assessments and advise on counterintelligence operations

REQUIRED EDUCATION/SKILLS:
  • TS/SCI with Polygraph required
  • 7 years of experience as a Counterintelligence Officer
  • Prior experience supporting HUMINT operations
  • Bachelor's Degree

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Ability to plan and organize tasks independently
  • Exercise sound operational judgment
  • Strong written and oral communication, organization, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to pose creative solutions to operational challenges

Orbis Operations is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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