Accenture

Insider Threat & Counterintelligence Investigator

Accenture$91K — $184K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • TS+ clearance with SCI or SCI eligibility.
  • Bachelor's degree in intelligence studies, national security, criminal justice, cybersecurity, international affairs, or equivalent professional experience.
  • 3-5 years of experience in insider threat investigations, counterintelligence, or related fields.
  • Experience conducting OSINT research, digital footprint analysis, or social media investigations.
  • Strong investigative skills for assessing behavior and synthesizing information from diverse datasets.
  • Excellent written communication skills for producing clear investigative and analytical products.
  • Familiarity with insider threat indicators, CI methodologies, risk frameworks, and behavioral analysis.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct insider threat and counterintelligence investigations related to security concerns and anomalous behavior.
  • Perform structured investigative research using internal and external sources.
  • Conduct interviews and investigative inquiries.
  • Maintain complete and accurate case files according to established protocols.
  • Conduct advanced OSINT research leveraging publicly available information and digital footprints.
  • Produce timely and well-structured written products for various audiences.
  • Identify patterns in insider threat activity and provide actionable recommendations.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
  • 401(k) plan with company match.
  • Generous paid time off and holidays.
  • Continuous professional development and training opportunities.
  • Flexible work arrangements and work-life balance initiatives.
Full Job Description
Under the direction of the Chief, Risk Management Branch, the Insider Threat & Counterintelligence Investigator/Analyst will: Investigations & Casework • Conduct insider threat and counterintelligence focused investigations involving anomalous behavior, security concerns, foreign intelligence indicators, personnel risk factors, and potential insider activity. • Perform structured investigative research using internal AFS systems, government furnished data, and external sources. • Conduct interviews, document reviews, and investigative inquiries as assigned. • Maintain complete, accurate investigative case files in accordance with established protocols and analytic tradecraft standards. Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) & Research • Conduct advanced OSINT research leveraging publicly available information (PAI), social media, digital footprints, commercial data sources, and specialized research tools. • Fuse OSINT findings with internal datasets, risk indicators, and technical reporting to identify potential threats or elevate investigative focus. • Maintain awareness of evolving OSINT tools, techniques, and analytic methodologies to strengthen CIT capabilities. Analytic Production & Reporting • Produce timely, well structured written products-including investigative reports, analytical assessments, incident summaries, and threat analyses-tailored to technical and non technical audiences. • Develop both tactical (incident based) and strategic (trend focused) products adhering to analytic tradecraft. • Present findings to security partners, leadership, and risk stakeholders in clear, concise briefings. Risk Monitoring & Threat Detection • Identify patterns or trends related to insider threat activity or foreign intelligence risk. • Provide recommendations for mitigation actions, protective measures, or follow on investigative activity. Collaboration & Operational Support • Coordinate closely with Legal, HR, Cyber Incident Response Team, S&ID and federal program teams to validate findings and support risk mitigation decisions. • Support crisis response, incident management, and real time threat monitoring during emerging events affecting AFS. • Leverage partnerships across government, industry, and professional networks to maintain awareness of threats, vulnerabilities, and best practices. Program Development • Assist in developing and refining tools, methodologies, and SOPs for investigations, risk analysis, OSINT research, and analytic production. • Contribute to continuous improvement of AFS's Insider Threat and CI programs through innovation, lessons learned, and integration of new data sources. What you need • TS+ clearance with SCI or SCI eligibility. • Bachelor's degree in intelligence studies, national security, criminal justice, cybersecurity, international affairs, or related fields, OR equivalent professional experience. • 3-5 years of experience in insider threat investigations, counterintelligence, security risk analysis, intelligence analysis, or related fields. • Demonstrated experience conducting OSINT research, digital footprint analysis, or social media investigations. • Strong investigative skills with the ability to assess behavior, identify anomalies, and synthesize information from diverse datasets. • Excellent written communication skills, with demonstrated ability to produce clear, accurate, and persuasive investigative and analytical products. • Familiarity with insider threat indicators, CI methodologies, risk frameworks, and behavioral analysis concepts. • Experience using analytic tools, OSINT platforms, case management systems, and structured research methodologies. Bonus if you have • Experience handling sensitive personnel, behavioral, or security information in investigative contexts. • Knowledge of federal insider threat standards (e.g., NISPOM, EO 13587, NITTF guidance). • Familiarity with federal cybersecurity, personnel security, or counterintelligence processes. • TS/SCI with polygraph strongly preferred. • Professional training or certifications in insider threat, counterintelligence, intelligence analysis, or related disciplines. • TS/SCI with poly. • Certifications in insider threat, CI, or intelligence analysis. As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply. The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is: $91,300-$184,900 USD

About Accenture

Accenture plc is a multinational professional services company that provides services in strategy, consulting, digital, technology, and operations. The company has more than 537,000 employees serving clients in more than 120 countries. Accenture operates across five business segments: Communications, Media & Technology; Financial Services; Health & Public Service; Products; and Resources. The company is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, and has offices worldwide.
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Net Income
$5.2 billion
Founded
1989
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$44.7 billion
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