Strong understanding of national security policies
Experience with insider threat programs
Responsibilities
Collaborate with DoD Components and the Intelligence Community to track resource requirements
Facilitate the development of the DoD Counter-Insider Threat Program
Provide consultation on laws and regulations related to national security
Participate in high-level meetings with the National Security Council and ODNI
Recommend improvements to enhance the effectiveness of the Counter-InT program
Review key program documents to identify security improvement opportunities
Advise senior leadership on security and insider threat policy issues
Benefits
On-site work location in Arlington, VA
Engagement with senior government leaders
Opportunity to influence national security policy
Access to high-level intelligence community forums
Professional development in a critical security field
Full Job Description
Position Description:
This position provides senior-level support to the Department of War (DoW) Counter-Insider Threat Program. The IT Policy Analyst works across DoW Components, the Intelligence Community, and the National Insider Threat Task Force to shape program direction, ensure policy compliance, and align efforts with broader national security objectives. The role requires close engagement with senior Department leaders, the National Security Council, and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, offering strategic insight on security standards, operational equities, and the integration of insider threat capabilities. The specialist reviews program documentation and performance data to identify improvements, provides expert advice on applicable laws and regulations, and develops recommendations and formal actions that advance the Department's security and Counter-Insider Threat goals.
Clearance: Active TS/SCI
Location: On-Site, Arlington, VA
Responsibilities and/or Success Factors:
Collaborate daily with DoD Components, the IC, and the National Insider Threat Task Force (NITTF) to identify, develop, and track resource requirements across the DSE and InT enterprise.
Collaborate and facilitate the development of the DoD C-InT Program and ensure DoD Components' compliance with DoD policy and alignment of National Security ideology.
Provide consultation support regarding laws, executive orders, and government regulations dealing with national security information and sensitive information within government and industry.
Attend meetings and participate in forums with the National Security Council and ODNI, to share existing knowledge of security requirements and standards at the highest levels of government; provide strategic perspective and understanding of the intelligence community, its members, their operational missions, and the involvement of insider threat hubs throughout the department.
Recommended improvements to component procedures and functions in the Counter-InT program to maximize effectiveness.
Review up to thirty-six key Counter-InT program documents, classification guides, inspections and audit reports, security plans, disclosure plans, and education training plans per year to discover opportunities to improve operating security.
Advise DoW's Director of Counterintelligence & Security and the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence & Security on a broad range of security and insider threat issues; including policy.
Provide expert advice and support to initiate and develop up to twenty-four actions and reports to enable the organization to achieve its security and Counter-InT goals.
