Nine years of professional or technical critical infrastructure analysis experience, three years of which must be in one or more infrastructure sectors*. Experience must include research and analysis of highly technical programs; analysis and development of operational protocols for a large organization, including risk management and vulnerability assessment; analysis of public policy issues; or strategic planning and process improvement.

• Critical Infrastructure Sectors: Agriculture and Health; Public Health and Health Care; Water and Wastewater Treatment Systems; Energy; Banking and Finance; National Monuments and Icons; Defense Industrial Base; Information Technology; Telecommunications; Chemical; Transportation Systems; Emergency Services; Postal and Shipping; Dams and Waterways; Governmental Facilities; Commercial Facilities; Nuclear Reactors, Materials and Wastes.

Substitution**:

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant area may substitute for four years of general experience.
• A master’s degree in a relevant area may substitute for one additional year of general experience.

**Qualifying education may include the following or closely related fields: Psychology, Criminology/Criminal Justice, Law, Sociology, GIS, Geography, Information Technology (Various), Engineering (Various), Forensics, Biological Sciences, Earth and Atmospheric Science, Military Studies, Mathematics, Telecommunications, Chemistry, Language (Various), Transportation and Logistics, Industrial Technology, Global Studies, or Intelligence Studies.
Preferred experience includes professional experience in counterintelligence or intelligence operations; research and analysis of highly technical programs; analysis and development of operational protocols for a large organization, including risk management; analysis of public policy issues; or strategic planning and process improvement.

The incumbent will report to the Office of Counter Terrorism’s Critical Infrastructure Unit. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Serve as the Division’s Counterintelligence Program Manager and primary point of contact for public and private critical infrastructure entities throughout New York on espionage risks and counterintelligence best practices. Establish program goals, objectives; determines guidelines, and priorities; plans, directs, coordinates, tracks, controls and evaluates the overall operations of the Counterintelligence Program.
• Serve as the Division’s subject matter expert on counterintelligence training and operations. Brief executive leadership on matters of concern and lead the Division’s public outreach efforts.
• Manage the development, delivery and evaluation of OCT Counterintelligence training, products, and services. Manage recommendations, facilitate enhancements to training curriculum and comprehensive knowledge of the principles and techniques of education and training.
• Manage the assigned program area(s): Advise and provide counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives. Explain performance expectations, provide regular feedback on strengths and weaknesses.
• Direct, plan, organize and conduct complicated research and studies. Manage site/field visits to gather information relevant to program operations and initiatives; organize, analyze and interpret incoming reports, intelligence and investigative action.
• Oversee outreach activities conducted by the program, including presentations/conferences, information-sharing activities, training and exercises, briefings, reports and meetings.
• Plan, develop and manage complex special projects to include problem identification, research, risk/gap options analysis, statistical analysis, presentation of recommendations and implementation time frame.
• Work with a multi-disciplinary team and develop and maintain positive relationships with agency partners, including public and private sector entities.
• Conduct comprehensive research on counterintelligence, counterterrorism and public security trends at the state, federal and international levels, interacting extensively with agency representatives, subject matter experts, advisory services and legal resources, as relevant. Drafts preliminary reports and recommendations based on gathered information.
• Draft correspondence, white papers, bulletins, advisories, progress reports and study results on targeted topics.
• Work with sensitive information, requiring the ability to obtain a National Security Clearance.
• Maintain industry subject matter expertise in assigned areas.
• Prepare professional work products and briefings.
• Participate in team engagements with public and private infrastructure, relevant associations and consortia.
• Regular travel, unscheduled overtime and some evening, weekend and/or holiday work can be anticipated.
• Participate in professional development opportunities and maintain certifications to validate proficiency.
• Assist in disaster response and recovery activities as required and assigned.

• Perform additional duties as required, including those of an emergency nature.
• Travel will be required.
• Possession and maintenance of a valid Driver's License issued by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicle is required.