Counterintelligence Jobs in Severn, MD (NOW HIRING)

Job Summary

Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC is seeking a highly skilled Senior Counterintelligence Analyst specializing in personnel vetting, screening, Counterintelligence, and Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT). In this role, you will conduct comprehensive intelligence analysis and risk assessments of individuals, organizations, and entities to evaluate suitability, reliability, and potential security risks. Your analysis will support critical decision-making and national security objectives.

The selected candidate will play a key role in personnel screening and vetting by leveraging advanced OSINT techniques to identify and assess potential threats. You will analyze complex information, evaluate foreign intelligence collection methods, recognize emerging security risks, and provide actionable intelligence to support mission success.

The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, the ability to quickly synthesize complex data, and experience communicating clear, realistic threat assessments with moderate to minimal supervision. You will develop effective risk mitigation strategies and collaborate with security and intelligence professionals to safeguard personnel, programs, and national security interests.

Key Responsibilities

The Senior Counterintelligence Analyst will

• Conduct comprehensive vetting and screening of individuals, organizations, and entities to assess backgrounds, affiliations, and potential security risks
• Collect, analyze, and interpret information from open-source intelligence (OSINT), commercial databases, and other intelligence resources
• Produce high-quality intelligence products, including reports, assessments, and briefings, for a variety of stakeholders
• Apply structured analytical techniques to identify patterns, assess threats, and provide actionable intelligence and recommendations
• Conduct investigative research to identify relevant information, emerging risks, and foreign intelligence collection activities
• Apply background knowledge to apply principles in counterintelligence to investigative work.
• Utilize IC community databases, repositories, and inter-agency partners to perform investigations.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to support intelligence sharing and mission objectives
• Monitor emerging threats, technologies, data sources, and analytical methodologies to improve vetting and screening processes
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines with minimal supervision

Skills and Experience

The Senior Counterintelligence Analyst must have:

• Active TS/SCI Clearance
• 3 years of relevant intelligence analysis experience required; 6+ years preferred
• Experience supporting personnel vetting, screening, intelligence production, or investigative research in a DoD, Intelligence Community (IC), federal, or national security environment is highly desirable
• Prior Targeting experience
• Proficiency in Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) research, internet investigations, commercial databases, and intelligence analysis tools
• Demonstrated experience in personnel vetting, screening, investigative research, and intelligence production
• Knowledge of security clearance processes, foreign intelligence threats, and risk assessment methodologies
• Ability to interpret and integrate subject matter expert findings into comprehensive intelligence assessments
• Proven ability to identify new intelligence sources and develop innovative intelligence collection and research strategies
• Background supporting the US intelligence community
• Prior experience in or around Special Access Programs

Education and Certifications

The Senior Counterintelligence Analyst must meet the following:

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Intelligence Studies, Security Studies, International Relations, or a related field

Preferred

• Professional certifications (e.g., Certified Intelligence Analyst, Certified Security Professional)

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k)
• PTO
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid federal holidays

Security Clearance

Must be a U.S. Citizen. A high-level Department of Defense active security clearance is/may be required. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to government information.

Physical Requirements

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods of time and typing and reading from a computer screen. The candidate must have enough mobility, including bending, reaching, and kneeling, to complete daily duties in a prompt and efficient manner, and that may include lifting up to thirty pounds, as necessary.

Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, color, creed, religion, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status or legally protected characteristics.

USD $145,000.00 - USD $165,000.00 /Yr.