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Blue Sky Innovators

Director of Security

Reston, VA · On-site

$170K - $190K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Blue Sky Innovators (BSI) is seeking a Director of Security to join our team in Reston, VA ... Counterintelligence experience Salary range for the position is $170,000 - $190,000 per year.

Peraton

Counterintelligence Referent

Bethesda, MD · On-site

$112K - $179K/yr

  • PTO

As directed by corporate CI Staff, provide support to investigations of matters related to CI and ... Demonstrated experience with Counterintelligence inquiries. Demonstrated experience with research ...

Amentum

Mid Counterintelligence Analyst

Washington, DC · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Works with the Program Director to contribute to the integration of field and headquarters analysis ... focus to espouse counterintelligence issues with an analysis dimension. * Foreign language ...

Peraton

Counterintelligence Referent

Bethesda, MD · On-site

$112K - $179K/yr

  • PTO

As directed by corporate CI Staff, provide support to investigations of matters related to CI and ... Demonstrated experience with Counterintelligence inquiries. Demonstrated experience with research ...

Markon

Counterintelligence SME

Bethesda, MD · On-site

$170K - $190K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Description Markon is seeking a Counterintelligence SME to support our ODNI client from Bethesda ... As directed by corporate CI Staff, provide support to investigations of matters related to CI and ...

Markon

Counterintelligence SME

Bethesda, MD

$170K - $190K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Markon is seeking a Counterintelligence SME to support our ODNI client from Bethesda, MD. The ideal ... As directed by corporate CI Staff, provide support to investigations of matters related to CI and ...

Pae

Mid Counterintelligence Analyst

Washington, DC · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Works with the Program Director to contribute to the integration of field and headquarters analysis ... focus to espouse counterintelligence issues with an analysis dimension. * Foreign language ...

Amentum

Mid Counterintelligence Analyst

Washington, DC · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Works with the Program Director to contribute to the integration of field and headquarters analysis ... focus to espouse counterintelligence issues with an analysis dimension. * Foreign language ...

Amentum

Mid Counterintelligence Analyst

Washington, DC · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Works with the Program Director to contribute to the integration of field and headquarters analysis ... focus to espouse counterintelligence issues with an analysis dimension. * Foreign language ...

Markon

Counterintelligence SME

Bethesda, MD · On-site

$170K - $190K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Description Markon is seeking a Counterintelligence SME to support our ODNI client from Bethesda ... As directed by corporate CI Staff, provide support to investigations of matters related to CI and ...

Pae

Mid Counterintelligence Analyst

Washington, DC

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Works with the Program Director to contribute to the integration of field and headquarters analysis ... focus to espouse counterintelligence issues with an analysis dimension. * Foreign language ...

Pae

Mid Counterintelligence Analyst

Washington, DC

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Works with the Program Director to contribute to the integration of field and headquarters analysis ... focus to espouse counterintelligence issues with an analysis dimension. * Foreign language ...

Pae

Mid Counterintelligence Analyst

Washington, DC

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Works with the Program Director to contribute to the integration of field and headquarters analysis ... focus to espouse counterintelligence issues with an analysis dimension. * Foreign language ...

Blue Sky Innovators

Director of Security

Reston, VA

$170K - $190K/yr

Blue Sky Innovators (BSI) is seeking a Director of Security to join our team in Reston, VA ... Counterintelligence experience Salary range for the position is $170,000 - $190,000 per year.

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As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for director of counterintelligence in the United States is $100,968.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $68,000.00 and $128,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Director of Counterintelligence oversees programs and strategies designed to detect, prevent, and neutralize threats from foreign intelligence services and insider threats. They lead teams responsible for identifying espionage activities, conducting investigations, and coordinating with other agencies to protect sensitive information. Their role also includes developing policies, providing training, and ensuring compliance with security protocols to safeguard national security interests.

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A Director Of Counterintelligence requires deep expertise in intelligence analysis, national security, and counterespionage, often supported by advanced degrees and extensive experience within intelligence agencies. Proficiency with intelligence databases, classified information systems, and counterintelligence investigative tools is crucial. Exceptional leadership, discretion, analytical thinking, and interpersonal skills are vital for managing sensitive operations and leading multidisciplinary teams. These capabilities are essential to protect national interests, identify and neutralize threats, and ensure the effectiveness of counterintelligence initiatives.

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A Director of Counterintelligence often faces challenges such as rapidly evolving security threats, managing information sensitivity, and ensuring coordination across multiple agencies. Balancing proactive threat detection with strict confidentiality requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to make high-stakes decisions under pressure. Building a culture of trust and continuous training within the team helps address these challenges, as does staying current with the latest intelligence tools and best practices.
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Counterintelligence SME

The Josef Group

Bethesda, MD

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

Counterintelligence SME 
TS/SCI CI Poly
$180K to $190K 
Bethesda, MDResponsibilities
  • Provide Counterintelligence and Insider Threat training and briefings using a variety of techniques, facilitation, instruction, lecture, tailored, individualized or for large audiences.
  • As directed by corporate CI Staff, provide support to investigations of matters related to CI and Insider Threat.
  • Review existing business processes for ODNI components, identify potential vulnerabilities, and provide a range of mitigation strategies that align with corporate CI standards.
  • Lead or participate in monthly webinar activities as the CI subject matter expert.
  • Provide critical support to CI and Insider Threat investigations by leveraging a range of skills and expertise, including but not limited to research, analysis, documentation, assessment, conduct interviews, document investigative activity, mitigation plan development, and implementation.
  • Gathering and analyzing evidence across platforms to include open-source material.
  • Collaborate across necessary agencies to pass investigative leads, 811 referrals or other required interactions to maintain solid working relationships that increase capability of the organization.
Qualifications

Required:

  • Active TS/SCI with Polygraph is required.
  • Requires a BA degree and 12 – 15 years of prior relevant experience or Master’s with 10 – 13 years of prior relevant experience
  • Minimum 10 year working with or in the IC.
  • Demonstrate professional training as a Counterintelligence expert received through DoD or Federal law enforcement.
  • Demonstrated experience with Counterintelligence inquiries.
  • Demonstrated experience with research and analysis as associated with CI inquiries and training.
  • Demonstrated experience in developing, analyzing, and evaluating FIS vulnerabilities.
  • Experience analyzing data, generating Finished Intelligence products, and conducting briefings to leadership.
  • Experience conducting interviews and briefings.
  • Experience coordinating with multiple IC partners.
  • Experience manipulating various classified and open-source databases.
  • Formalized DoW or FBI training as a CI Officer or Special Agent (AFOSI, Army CI Officer, or FBI CI Officer).
  • Experience documenting analysis in CI based tools.
  • Experience as a Case Officer.
  • RecentHUMINT training.