Counterintelligence (CI) Analyst – SME

Status: Position contingent on contract award
Locations: Virginia Beach, VA • Columbus, GA
Clearance: Active Top Secret with SCI eligibility (TS/SCI)

The Role

Telum is seeking CI Analyst SMEs to strengthen CI posture, ensure intelligence oversight compliance, and deliver timely, decision-quality CI products. You’ll coordinate cross-community working groups, synthesize high-volume reporting, de-conflict information across sections, and independently produce operational and strategic CI assessments. You will manage CI source data, support asset validation, and advise commanders on signature-reduction standards, risks, and proper application.

What You’ll Do

• Provide proactive CI advice, document/report indicators, and drive oversight compliance.

• Lead/coordinate IC and DoD meetings and working groups; de-conflict reporting and requirements.

• Research, produce, and deliver multimedia briefings and written CI products using CI/HUMINT reporting tools; review Contact, Lead, and IIRs and recommend corrective actions.

• Manage source data in the Integrated Defense Source Registration System (IDSRS); participate in Asset Validation Panels and conduct in-depth reviews of active assets.

• Build all-source association matrices on CI-interest individuals.

• Maintain and advise on signature reduction processes; ensure all standards are met prior to implementation.

• Apply F3EAD-aligned analysis and integrate adjacent INTs to produce actionable CI outputs.

Required Qualifications

• 8 years performing counterintelligence operations within a Joint SOF Task Force, Interagency Task Force, National Intelligence Agency, Law Enforcement Agency, Joint CI Activity, or Combatant Command.

• 8 years operational analysis experience in CI; 5 years in a managerial role supporting special operations is highly desired, including combat tours supporting SMU/SOF in an operational analysis function.

• Working knowledge of F3EAD with broad familiarity across adjacent intelligence disciplines; proven ability to lead analytic efforts to finished products.

• Advanced skill with the HUMINT Operations Cycle, CI Support to HUMINT, Asset Risk Assessment System (ARMS), Operational Risk Management, Patterns of Life, and at least one of: Human Factors, Human Terrain, SIGINT Targeting, Convergence Analysis, or Intelligence Training.

• Expert understanding of CI theory, doctrine, laws, regulations, directives, systems, and tradecraft relevant to full-spectrum CI operations.

• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to brief senior audiences and collaborate across joint/interagency teams.

• Active TS with SCI eligibility at time of application.

Desired Skills

• Recent USSOCOM/SOF CI experience.

• Experience driving enterprise CI working groups and implementing oversight/remediation measures.

• Familiarity with CI/HUMINT reporting systems and enterprise repositories.

About Telum

Telum is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business delivering SOF-centric training, operational support, and mission-focused intelligence. We pair operational realism with disciplined execution to produce decision-quality products at speed.

Benefits & Perks

Competitive total-rewards package including medical/dental/vision options, paid time off, and 401(k) with company contribution. Full details provided during hiring.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Telum is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.