What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mid-level Cyber-Counterintelligence Desk Officer - USACIC position at Celestar Corporation?
Celestar Corporation is seeking a Mid-level Cyber-Counterintelligence Desk Officer to support The U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM) under the United States Army Counterintelligence Command (USACIC) Analytical Support Contract. The primary place of performance will be Fort Meade, MD. If interested and meet the qualifications, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding and impactful opportunity.
ANTICIPATED AWARD: July 2026
ANTICIPATED START: July 2026
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 1 Base Year 4 Option Years
LOCATION: Fort Meade, MD
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: Active TS/SCI
About Us:
Celestar, a proud Veteran-Owned company, offers highly competitive salaries and benefits. Our comprehensive benefits package includes company-paid employee and family dental insurance, employee health insurance, life insurance, and disability coverage. Additionally, we provide a 401(k)-retirement plan with company matching, paid holidays, and personal time off.
Responsibilities:
The Cyber-Counterintelligence Desk Officer shall support the Cyber Coordination Division, which provides advice and assistance to ACIC staff and supporting units regarding the full spectrum of cyber CI investigations, operations, and collection missions.
Research emerging Cyber-related methodologies, tradecraft, tools, and procedures used by Foreign Intelligence Entities (FIE) and Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTO) against U.S. Army equities and develop information papers for leadership.
Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge in all aspects involving sensitive investigations and operations involving networks, computers, and digital media.
Shall mentor and support inspections of subordinate units in the appropriate methods to collect, store, and process digital evidence.
Shall demonstrate an understanding of how computer- and Internet-based applications can be used to facilitate national security crimes such as espionage or terrorism.
Shall use oral and written communication skills in order to conduct briefings and discussions with internal and external senior leadership and to author memoranda and finished intelligence products.
Shall compile and disseminate metrics capturing cyber CI activities in support of investigations, collections, and operations.
Shall exercise knowledge of key U.S. Intelligence and Law Enforcement community resources to identify and obtain relevant information and effect any necessary coordination for Cyber-related events.
Required qualifications/skills:
Minimum education and years of experience requirements:
o High School Diploma: 12 years of relevant experience with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years.
-OR-
o Associates Degree: 10 years of relevant experience with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years.
-OR-
o Bachelors Degree: 8 years of relevant experience with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years.
-OR-
o Masters Degree or higher: 6 years of relevant experience with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years.
Must be a graduate of any of the following Military Department Counterintelligence Agent Certifying Courses:
o Army - Counterintelligence Special Agent Course (CISAC)
o Army - 35L Course (or its predecessor)
o Army - 351L Course (or its predecessor)
o Air Force -Basic Special Investigators Course (BISC), U.S. Air Force Special Investigations Academy, or predecessor.
o Navy - Special Agent Basic Training Program (SABTB), Naval Criminal Investigative Service Training Academy, or predecessor.
Must be a graduate of all the following Joint Counterintelligence Training Academy/Activity (JCITA) or Defense Cyber Investigations Training Academy (DCITA) Courses:
o JCITA - CI Investigations in a Cyber Environment
o DCITA - Windows Forensics Examinations (Encase of FTK)
o DCITA - Forensic Intrusions in a Windows Environment (FIWE)
Minimum 10 years of experience as a credentialed Counterintelligence Special Agent.
Understanding of CI Investigations.
Fundamentals of Cyber Counterintelligence.
Understanding of FIE TTPs.
College education cannot be used in lieu of experience.
Come on board with a company that Values its Employees!
Celestar Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Celestar Corporation prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex (including same-sex); sexual orientation; gender identity; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability or handicap; citizenship status; marital status; service member/protected veteran status; or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.
ANTICIPATED AWARD: July 2026
ANTICIPATED START: July 2026
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 1 Base Year 4 Option Years
LOCATION: Fort Meade, MD
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: Active TS/SCI
About Us:
Celestar, a proud Veteran-Owned company, offers highly competitive salaries and benefits. Our comprehensive benefits package includes company-paid employee and family dental insurance, employee health insurance, life insurance, and disability coverage. Additionally, we provide a 401(k)-retirement plan with company matching, paid holidays, and personal time off.
Responsibilities:
The Cyber-Counterintelligence Desk Officer shall support the Cyber Coordination Division, which provides advice and assistance to ACIC staff and supporting units regarding the full spectrum of cyber CI investigations, operations, and collection missions.
Research emerging Cyber-related methodologies, tradecraft, tools, and procedures used by Foreign Intelligence Entities (FIE) and Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTO) against U.S. Army equities and develop information papers for leadership.
Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge in all aspects involving sensitive investigations and operations involving networks, computers, and digital media.
Shall mentor and support inspections of subordinate units in the appropriate methods to collect, store, and process digital evidence.
Shall demonstrate an understanding of how computer- and Internet-based applications can be used to facilitate national security crimes such as espionage or terrorism.
Shall use oral and written communication skills in order to conduct briefings and discussions with internal and external senior leadership and to author memoranda and finished intelligence products.
Shall compile and disseminate metrics capturing cyber CI activities in support of investigations, collections, and operations.
Shall exercise knowledge of key U.S. Intelligence and Law Enforcement community resources to identify and obtain relevant information and effect any necessary coordination for Cyber-related events.
Required qualifications/skills:
Minimum education and years of experience requirements:
o High School Diploma: 12 years of relevant experience with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years.
-OR-
o Associates Degree: 10 years of relevant experience with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years.
-OR-
o Bachelors Degree: 8 years of relevant experience with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years.
-OR-
o Masters Degree or higher: 6 years of relevant experience with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years.
Must be a graduate of any of the following Military Department Counterintelligence Agent Certifying Courses:
o Army - Counterintelligence Special Agent Course (CISAC)
o Army - 35L Course (or its predecessor)
o Army - 351L Course (or its predecessor)
o Air Force -Basic Special Investigators Course (BISC), U.S. Air Force Special Investigations Academy, or predecessor.
o Navy - Special Agent Basic Training Program (SABTB), Naval Criminal Investigative Service Training Academy, or predecessor.
Must be a graduate of all the following Joint Counterintelligence Training Academy/Activity (JCITA) or Defense Cyber Investigations Training Academy (DCITA) Courses:
o JCITA - CI Investigations in a Cyber Environment
o DCITA - Windows Forensics Examinations (Encase of FTK)
o DCITA - Forensic Intrusions in a Windows Environment (FIWE)
Minimum 10 years of experience as a credentialed Counterintelligence Special Agent.
Understanding of CI Investigations.
Fundamentals of Cyber Counterintelligence.
Understanding of FIE TTPs.
College education cannot be used in lieu of experience.
Come on board with a company that Values its Employees!
Celestar Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Celestar Corporation prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex (including same-sex); sexual orientation; gender identity; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability or handicap; citizenship status; marital status; service member/protected veteran status; or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.