Strategic Counterintelligence Analyst

Protecting U.S. residents and visitors is among our nation’s highest priorities. As adversaries gain access to sophisticated technologies and materials, the threats grow more dynamic and complex—from cyber and nuclear to chemical and biological weapons of mass effect and other forms of terrorism. The PNNL national security mission employs our researchers, tools, and technologies to play a key role in advancing the ability to identify and secure nuclear materials, detect weapons of mass effect, manage nonproliferation treaties, secure our nation's borders, and protect critical infrastructures. PNNL’s scientific discovery and capabilities—rooted in innovative theory, methods, algorithms, and tools—are enabling stronger, more resilient technologies and systems to safeguard national security. Coupled with decades of radiological and nuclear materials expertise, advanced computing and threat analysis capabilities, and a broad fundamental science base, we are identifying and countering emerging threats that have significant impact at home and around the globe.

PNNL seeks to hire a dynamic individual to serve as a Strategic Counterintelligence Analyst within the Pacific Northwest Field Office (PNFO) under the DOE Counterintelligence (CI) Program. The mission of the DOE CI Program is to protect DOE information, personnel, and assets from international terrorist activities and intelligence collection by or on behalf of foreign powers; to detect and deter insiders who engage in activities on behalf of a foreign intelligence service or international terrorist entity; and to provide graded levels of CI program activity and support for DOE programs in accordance with potential risks. The PNFO provides all CI support and services to the PNNL; the DOE Pacific Northwest Site Office; the DOE Office of River Protection; the DOE Richland Operations Office; the seven prime contractors and all sub-contractors performing work on or associated with remediation of the Hanford Site and construction of the Tank Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant; the DOE National Energy Technology Laboratory, Albany, OR; and, in coordination with the DOE Denver CI Field Office, the Bonneville Power Administration, Portland, OR.

• Research Associates excluded.

Work is performed under the direction of the PNFO manager, also known as the Senior CI Officer (SCIO), who sets general priorities and objectives, and provides overall guidance. The Candidate will serve as a Strategic Counterintelligence Analyst, specific duties and functions include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Produce and deliver written and oral all-source assessments on the current foreign intelligence, international terrorism, and technology collection threats directed against DOE personnel, resources, information, facilities, and programs.
• Provide input and products to DOE decision-makers and PNFO program personnel on key trends related to capabilities and intentions of individuals, groups, and governments, including advances and developments that relate to or impact the area of responsibility.
• Develop and recommend innovative analytic approaches to problems and situations where data is incomplete, controversial, or no precedent exists and validates analytical conclusions by presenting/defending findings.
• Access, update, and employ available analysis tools and systems, intelligence databases, and other mechanisms for sharing relevant intelligence information.
• Liaison with IC analysts, local and federal law enforcement, industry, and academia to collaborate and share information, when appropriate and authorized.
• Develop and present CI awareness training material for laboratory personnel and regional stakeholders in support of the PNFO outreach program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• BS/BA and 9 years of relevant experience -OR-
• MS/MA or higher and 7 years of relevant experience

• Demonstrated experience and evidence of producing written all-source products adhering to Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 203, Intelligence Community Analytic Standards.
• Experience with or solid understanding of USIC, Federal law enforcement, and/or DOE-specific counterintelligence operations, processes, missions, and functions.
• Relevant professional certification or training, such as the completion of an IC Agency’s Certified All-Source Analyst Training Program or Intelligence Community Advanced Analyst Program (ICAAP).
• Demonstrated ability to write clear, concise text.
• Strong verbal presentation skills.
• Ability to work well with teams or individually with minimal supervision.

• U.S. Citizenship
• Background Investigation: Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter in accordance with 10 CFR 710, Appendix B.
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  Drug Testing: All Security Clearance positions are Testing Designated Positions, which means that the candidate selected is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. In addition, applicants must be able to demonstrate non-use of illegal drugs, including marijuana, for the 12 consecutive months preceding completion of the requisite Questionnaire for National Security Positions (QNSP).