Insider Threat & Counterintelligence Investigator

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands‑on experience, certifications, industry training and more. Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward! The Security & Intelligence Directorate (S&ID) protects AFS personnel, information, systems, and mission environments through integrated security and intelligence functions. The Security & Intelligence Directorate (S&ID) delivers a full spectrum of capabilities—intelligence analysis, risk assessment, investigative activities, and operational security support—across AFS business portfolios and locations. About The Counterintelligence & Insider Threat (CIT) Team The CIT Team conducts analytic, investigative, and operational activities to prevent, detect, assess, and mitigate threats posed by malicious insiders, foreign intelligence entities, and external actors targeting AFS or its federal clients. CIT personnel support insider threat investigations, threat assessments, OSINT exploitation, and intelligence production for internal stakeholders and senior leadership. 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. 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

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