Counterintelligence Specialist

Location: Amarillo, TX

Job Title: Counterintelligence Specialist

Career Level From: Specialist

Career Level To: Senior Specialist

Organization: Counterintelligence (50996564)

Job Specialty: Counterintelligence

What You'll Do

Serves as Counterintelligence Officer for Pantex Field Office, Counterintelligence Directorate, Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence, Department of Energy ( DOE), supporting the protection of critical national assets and capabilities from foreign intelligence and transnational terrorist threats.

Key Responsibilities

Threat Assessment and Advisory Services

• Provide expert counterintelligence advice to programs and personnel on threats posed by foreign intelligence entities, including espionage, sabotage, subversion and unahtorized technology transfer
• Conduct threat assessments and vulnerability analysis of programs, facilities, technologies and operations
• Brief leadership and workforce on evolving threat landscapes and recommended countermeasures
  
  

Investigations and Operations

• Conduct counterintelligence investigations into suspected foreign intelligence collection activities, insider threats, supply chain subversion and sabotage
• Prepare comprehensive investigative reports and case documentation
• Coordinate and conduct inquiries, interviews and other activities in accordance with DOE policy and legal guidelines
  
  

Interagency Coordination

• Conduct liaison and cordination with the Federal Bureau of Investigation and other Intelligence Community Partners
• Coordinate counterintelligence activities and information sharing with federal, state and local law enforcement agencies
• Support joint investigations and support to other agencies as required
  
  

Program Support

• Review foreign travel, contact and international collaboration proposals for counterintelligence concerns
• Advise on counterintelligence aspects of personnel security, cyber security, physical security and supply chain risk management programs
• Maintain awareness of site operations, research programs and emerging technologies requiring protection
  
  

Minimum Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree: Minimum 4 years of relevant experience.
• Master's degree: Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
• PhD.
• OR Applicants without a bachelor's degree may be considered based on a combination of at least 12 years of completed education and/or relevant experience.
  
  

Preferred Job Requirements

• Graduate of United States (US) Government counterintelligence credentialling course
• Minimum 3 years conducting counterintelligence investigations
• Knowledge of investigative techniques, case documentation, preservation of evidence, interviewing, and liaison w/ U.S. government (USG) agencies
• Knowledge of counterintelligence principles and methodologies
• Understanding of foreign intelligence threats, tactics, techniques and procedures
• Strong analtyical and critical thinking capabilities
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proficiency in conducting interviews
• Ability to handle sensitive information with appropriate discretion
  
  

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When you #JointheMission, you choose a lifetime career where your commitment is genuinely valued and rewarded. At Pantex, we believe that extraordinary talent thrives when supported by a balanced life. Discover the flexibility that empowers you to excel, coupled with a benefits package designed for your total peace of mind from comprehensive health coverage and robust retirement planning, to opportunities for continuous learning through education reimbursement.

Notes

The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired.

If a range of Career Levels is posted, i.e., Senior Associate to Senior Specialist, internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level.

Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.

Position may require entry into Materials Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (HRP). If HRP is required, candidate must complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph, pursuant to 10 CFR 709. Medical requirements may apply.

Pantex is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to random selection for drug testing without advance notification.

Pantex is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, disability or veteran status.