Counterintelligence Analyst

We have an opening for a Counterintelligence (Cl) Analyst to perform complex research, analysis, and production of finished Cl products, including threat assessments and conducting interviews and ensuring Laboratory compliance with the Department of Energy (DOE) Order 475.1(Counterintelligence Program). You will outline and present recommendations to senior management, high-level DOE personnel and officials of intelligence community agencies on relevant Cl issues. This position is in the Counterintelligence Program.

This position will be filled at either level based on knowledge and related experience as assessed by the hiring team. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if hired at the higher level.

This position offers a hybrid schedule, blending in-person and virtual presence. You will have the flexibility to work from home 1 day per week on non-Alternate Work Schedule work week.

You will

• Conduct comprehensive research and analysis in support of diverse and multi-faceted Cl/CT investigations to include liaison with United States Intelligence Community (USIC) partners.
• Collect, analyze and fuse disparate information from a variety of open and secure sources to conduct complex counterintelligence analysis.
• Produce complex threat assessments and tactical/strategic intelligence products in support of DOE Counterintelligence Cl/CT missions to be used locally and at a national level.
• Produce analytical products for Counterintelligence Officers in support of interviews and presentations to Laboratory personnel regarding hosting foreign nationals, foreign travel, and routine Cl/CT risks/threats.
• Prepare responses to DOE Counterintelligence data calls, programmatic initiatives, plans and proposed policy changes.
• Participate in joint task forces and collaborations with internal Laboratory organizations, DOE Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence, national laboratories, the USIC, and local law enforcement.
• Support all elements of the Cl outreach program, including refining, developing, and presenting Cl awareness and training material to all members of the workforce.
• Enter, retrieve, and manipulate information within Laboratory systems and DOE Counterintelligence Directorate analytical and investigative databases.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional job responsibilities at the K02.3 level

• Conduct briefings, debriefings and presentations regarding hosting foreign nationals, foreign travel and specific Cl/CT risks/threats to Laboratory personnel and senior managers.
• Address novel Cl/CT issues with little known precedence and prepare succinct recommendations for LLNL senior management on appropriate courses of action; develop innovative solutions to often unusually complex problems.
• Provide guidance and direction to other program team members, plan and lead collaborative projects with peers and within the laboratory, DOE Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence, and the USIC.

• This position requires the ability to obtain and retain an active Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance or active Top Secret clearance issued by another U.S. government agency. Also, you must have the ability to obtain and maintain Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access. Please note that your current active Q or Top Secret clearance with DOE or another agency does not guarantee DOE SCI access approval; if you are denied access, you may be subject to reinvestigation of your existing Q or Top Secret clearance.
• Bachelor's Degree in related field and related experience/training or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Applied knowledge of and experience with analytic principles, procedures, methodologies, and the dissemination of intelligence information.
• Knowledge and experience working on issues concerning national security related to the Intelligence Community.
• Extensive understanding or experience with classified and unclassified databases, software applications, and other intelligence research tools to identify and assess foreign capabilities using the conventional intelligence disciplines.
• Specialized training, such as: espionage, counterproliferation, weapons systems and/or foreign intelligence services.
• Working knowledge of automated business tools/technologies and specialized applications; demonstrated expert knowledge of MS Office applications.
• Familiarity with the basic principles of hardware, software, and network systems.
• Experience interpreting and applying knowledge of governmental and Laboratory policies, procedures, orders, and regulations.

Additional qualifications at the K02.3 level

• Significant knowledge and experience with advanced analytic principles, procedures, methodologies (i.e., pattern, trend, & alternative analysis), and the dissemination of intelligence information.
• Significant knowledge and experience working on high profile issues concerning national security related to the Intelligence Community.
• Significant specialized training and/or subject matter expertise in areas such as: espionage, counterproliferation, weapons systems and/or foreign intelligence services.

Qualifications We Desire

• Extensive experience demonstrating strong critical thinking, writing skills, and foundational analytic tradecraft.
• Master's Degree in related field.

Pay Range

$114,900 - $140,712 Annually for the K02.2 level
$137,910 - $168,852 Annually for the K02.3 level

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting; pay will not be below any applicable local minimum wage. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. 

 

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Position Information

This is a Career Indefinite position, open to Lab employees and external candidates.

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• 401(k)
• Relocation Assistance
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
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Security Clearance

This position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance.  Also, you must have the ability to obtain and maintain Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access.  If you are selected, we will initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if you meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Also, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing. Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship. 

Pre-Employment Drug Test

External applicant(s) selected for this position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.

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If you use a medical device, which pairs with a mobile device, you must still follow the rules concerning the mobile device in individual sections within Limited Areas.  Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities require separate approval. Hearing aids without wireless capabilities or wireless that has been disabled are allowed in Limited Areas, Secure Space and Transit/Buffer Space within buildings.

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