Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Counterintelligence Officer

Oak Ridge National Laboratory$90K — $120K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and a minimum of ten years of experience in counterintelligence.
  • Formal, USIC-recognized training in CI investigative technical skills.
  • Expertise in developing CI initiatives and applying counterintelligence concepts and techniques.
  • Understanding of the mission of the United States Intelligence Community and relevant laws and guidelines.
  • Capability to analyze foreign intelligence collection and its implications for counterintelligence.
  • Strong communication skills with all management levels and stakeholders.
  • Experience in briefing/debriefing individuals on foreign intelligence threats.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct administrative investigations of suspected foreign intelligence activities.
  • Investigate counterintelligence, terrorism, and insider threats to protect DOE facilities.
  • Develop relationships with U.S. Intelligence Community partners.
  • Liaise with local intelligence and law enforcement agencies.
  • Collaborate with DOE Headquarters Office of Intelligence/Counterintelligence and USIC.
  • Communicate and document findings effectively through reports and briefings.
  • Analyze foreign intelligence threats to mitigate risks to national security.

Benefits

  • Medical and retirement plans with competitive pay.
  • Flexible work hours.
  • On-site fitness, banking, and cafeteria facilities.
  • Prescription Drug Plan, Dental and Vision Plans.
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan and Contributory Pension Plan.
  • Generous vacation and holidays, including parental leave.
  • Legal Insurance with Identity Theft Protection and Wellness Programs.
Full Job Description
Requisition Id 16066

Purpose:

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Counterintelligence Officer (CIO) for DOE Counterintelligence - Oak Ridge Field Office (ORFO). The incumbent will be a part of the Counterintelligence (CI) team responsible for managing and implementing the Cl Program that encompasses all contractor facilities at Oak Ridge, TN; Portsmouth, OH; and Paducah, KY. We are seeking a senior level counterintelligence investigator generalist with experience in the conduct of Cl investigations, operations, cyber or other technical measures, technology protection, analysis, and the production of intelligence information.

Major Duties/Responsibilities:
  • Conducts administrative investigations on incidents involving suspected or identified foreign intelligence activities:
  • Conducts investigations of counterintelligence, terrorism, and insider threats relevant to the protection of the DOE NNSA facilities and US national security
  • Develops and maintains professional relationships with United States Intelligence Community (USIC) partners
  • Conducts liaison with local intelligence community and law enforcement officials
  • Interfaces on a recurring basis with Department of Energy (DOE) Headquarters Office of Intelligence/Counterintelligence (IN-20) and other members of the USIC including the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI)
  • Maintains collaborative relationships within the department including security, cyber, and key technical and management officials
  • Communicates effectively through direct interaction and written documentation
  • Analyzes and strategically evaluates foreign intelligence collection as it relates to counterintelligence to facilitate identification and mitigation of foreign threat actors
  • Prepares reports of investigation, case analysis, briefings, operations, and foreign intelligence threats to DOE
  • Conducts briefing, debriefing, and awareness activities
  • Briefs individuals at all levels within supported organizations on the foreign intelligence and terrorism threats relevant to foreign travel, foreign visits and general foreign interactions
  • Debriefs individuals with foreign interactions. Collects relevant intelligence information, opens inquiries and investigations, and resolves/exploits information as required
  • Researches, develops, and conducts CI security awareness briefings
  • Serves as counterintelligence liaison to NNSA Y-12 site

Qualifications Required:
  • A bachelor's degree and a minimum of ten years of experience directly related to counterintelligence matters is required
  • Completed formal, USIC-recognized training and expertise in CI-related investigative technical skills.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in developing Cl initiatives and applying Cl concepts, practices, regulations, methods and techniques
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience with the United States Intelligence Community agencies' mission including an extensive understanding of applicable laws, orders, guidelines, directives, policies and procedures
  • Capability to analyze and strategically evaluate foreign intelligence collection as it relates to counterintelligence
  • Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of management, both internal and external, and with customers and sponsors at all levels
  • Experience briefing and debriefing individuals on the foreign intelligence and terrorism threat relevant to foreign travel, foreign visits and general foreign interactions


Qualifications Desired:
  • Completion of Federal Investigative Training Certification. Such as:
    • Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Academy New Agent Training
    • Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) Criminal Investigator Training Program (CITP)
    • Department of War (DOW) Joint CI Training Academy (JCITA) Defense CI Agent Course
    • U.S. Army CI Special Agent Course (CISAC)
    • U.S. Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI) Academy (Pre-FLETC transition)
    • U.S. Navy Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) Special Agent Training (Pre-FLETC, pre-NCIS transition)
  • Completion of CI Specialization Training. Such as:
    • FBI CI Operations Course
    • DOD JCITA Defense CI Agent Course
    • DOD Advanced Foreign CI Operations Course
    • U.S. Army CI Special Agent Course
    • AFOSI/NCIS CI Investigations Course
  • Experience living/working overseas
  • Experience in intelligence/security investigations


Special Requirement:

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance from the Department of Energy. As such, this position is a Workplace Substance Abuse (WSAP) testing designated position. WSAP positions require passing a pre-placement drug test and participation in an ongoing random drug testing program. In addition, due the SCI, you may be also be subject to random polygraph testing.

This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.

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About Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is a science and technology national laboratory managed for the United States Department of Energy (DOE) by UT-Battelle. ORNL is the largest science and energy national laboratory in the Department of Energy system by size and by annual budget. ORNL conducts research and development activities in a variety of scientific and technical disciplines. ORNL's scientific programs focus on materials, neutron science, energy, high-performance computing, systems biology and national security. ORNL partners with other national laboratories, universities and industry to solve complex problems and transfer knowledge and technology. ORNL is home to several of the world's most powerful supercomputers, including Summit, the world's most powerful supercomputer as of November 2018.
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