ANSER Corporation

Defensive Source Operations Desk Officer

ANSER Corporation$99K — $144K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance required.
  • Graduate of a recognized military Counterintelligence (CI) Agent Certification Course.
  • Completion of an advanced CI training program.
  • Minimum of 10 years as a credentialed Counterintelligence Special Agent.
  • Experience supporting Counterintelligence and/or Human Intelligence (HUMINT) operations.
  • Strong understanding of CI Flags and Foreign Intelligence Entity (FIE) tactics.
  • Proficiency in identifying legal, policy, and operational considerations affecting CI operations.
  • Experience coordinating across military and federal agencies.

Responsibilities

  • Manage CI Special Operations Concepts and operational plans.
  • Draft and review CI operational concepts for objectives.
  • Process FBI Category I operational requests.
  • Assess FBI operational activities for suitability and mission alignment.
  • Staff requests for special collection techniques according to policies.
  • Identify and resolve legal and operational issues.
  • Coordinate CI activities across multiple military and federal agencies.
  • Provide expert CI guidance to supported organizations.
  • Prepare responses to Requests for Information (RFIs) regarding CI operations.
  • Conduct operational analysis for decision-making and mission execution.
  • Deliver operational updates and briefings to senior leadership.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health coverage for employees.
  • Financial and retirement planning support.
  • Wellness programs to enhance employee well-being.
  • Access to professional development opportunities.
  • Work-life balance initiatives to support personal commitments.
Full Job Description
Position Summary

ANSER is seeking a Defensive Source Operations Desk Officer to manage and coordinate Counterintelligence (CI) operational activities in support of Army and Department of Defense missions. In this role, you will oversee CI Special Operations Concepts, operational plans, recruitment leads, and research projects while ensuring operational requests and collection activities are properly reviewed, staffed, and coordinated. You will provide expert CI guidance, identify legal and operational considerations, and collaborate with Army, DoD, and federal stakeholders to support mission success. In this key role, you will produce operational analyses, respond to requests for information, and deliver recurring briefings to senior leadership.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities
  • Manage and oversee CI Special Operations Concepts, operational plans (OPLANs), recruitment leads, and research projects.
  • Draft, review, and staff CI Special Operations Concepts in support of operational objectives.
  • Coordinate and process FBI Category I operational requests, including records checks.
  • Review proposed FBI operational activities to assess operational suitability and mission alignment.
  • Staff requests for special collection techniques in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.
  • Identify potential legal, policy, and operational issues and provide recommendations for resolution.
  • Coordinate CI operational activities across ACIC, Army Commands, the Department of Defense, the Department of the Army, and other federal agencies.
  • Provide expert counterintelligence guidance and recommendations to supported organizations.
  • Prepare responses to Requests for Information (RFIs) related to CI operations.
  • Conduct operational analysis to support planning, decision-making, and mission execution.
  • Develop and deliver recurring operational briefings and updates for senior leadership.

Required Qualifications
  • Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance and ability to meet all contract access requirements.
  • Graduate of a recognized military Counterintelligence (CI) Agent Certification Course (e.g., CISAC, 35L, 351L, Air Force BISC, Navy SABTB).
  • Graduate of an advanced CI training program such as AFCIOC, ACICC, MCC, CFSO, SOC, ASOC, DATC, AMSOC, FTC, OTC, MOTC, or equivalent.
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience as a credentialed Counterintelligence Special Agent.
  • Demonstrated experience supporting Counterintelligence and/or Human Intelligence (HUMINT) collection operations.
  • Strong knowledge of CI Flags and Foreign Intelligence Entity (FIE) tactics, techniques, and procedures.
  • Ability to identify legal, policy, and operational considerations affecting CI operations and provide sound recommendations.
  • Experience coordinating operational activities across military organizations, DoD components, and interagency partners.
  • Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing operational reports and executive-level briefings.
  • Willingness and ability to successfully complete pre-appointment and recurring CI-scope polygraph examinations with a No Deception Indicated (NDI) result.
  • College education may not be substituted for the required Counterintelligence experience.


Individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to: business considerations, local market, internal equity, candidate qualifications such as skills, education and experience. ANSER provides employees benefits to support all aspects of their life including health, financial and well-being. For more information, please visit: http://www.anser.org

Full Time Salary Range for this position for this position:

$99,000-$144,000 USD

About ANSER Corporation

ANSER Corporation is a non-profit research and development organization that provides analytical and technical support to the U.S. government. The company was founded in 1958 and is headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia. ANSER's services include systems engineering, strategic planning, and program management. The company works with a variety of government agencies, including the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, and the Department of Energy. ANSER is committed to providing innovative solutions to its clients and has a strong focus on research and development. The company has received numerous awards for its work, including recognition for its contributions to national security.
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