Mid Source Validation Desk Officer/ Counterintelligence Specialist

Job Title Location Category Job Type Full-Time Staff Education High School / GED Travel Security Clearance Required TS/SCI with CI Polygraph Job Description Prescient Edge is seeking a Mid Source Validation Desk Officer/ Counterintelligence Specialist to support a Federal government client. As a Mid Source Validation Desk Officer/ Counterintelligence Specialist, you will: Conduct operational analysis in support of full spectrum HUMINT operations to determine risk versus gain Conduct research and develop recommendations on effective Army HUMINT Source Validation processes, procedures, policies, regulations, and directives Provide functional support, including research, analysis, policy formulation, resource management, technical control, and oversight, to full spectrum HUMINT targeting, source validation and operational risk assessments Present oral, visual, and written presentations to senior-level Government and military leadership, compose documents, briefings, and white papers, and support other staff actions based on approved recommendations Benefits At Prescient Edge, we believe that acting with integrity and serving our employees is the key to everyone's success. To that end, we provide employees with a best in class benefits package that includes: A competitive salary with performance bonus opportunities Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including medical, vision, dental, and orthodontia coverage A substantial retirement plan with no vesting schedule Career development opportunities, including on-the-job training, tuition reimbursement, and networking A positive work environment where employees are respected, supported, and engaged Job Requirements Active TS/SCI security clearance Must be a graduate of any of the following Military Department Courses: Army - 35F Course (or Military Department / IC equivalent) Army - 351F Course (or Military Department / IC equivalent) Army – Counterintelligence Special Agent Course (CISAC) Army - 35M Course (or Military Department / IC equivalent) Army - 351M Course (or Military Department / IC equivalent) Must be a graduate of one of the following: Army OSINT Course (or DoD Service / IC Agency equivalent) HUMINT Targeting Course JCITA - Advanced Counterintelligence Collections Course (ACICC) JCITA - Military Counterintelligence Collections Course (MCC) JCITA - Counterintelligence Force Protection Source Operations Course (CFSO) HT-JCOE - Source Operations Course (SOC) Minimum of 8 years of experience as an All-Source Analyst, CI Analyst, CI Agent, HUMINT Targeting Officer, or HUMINT Collector Understanding of HUMINT collection operations Must possess proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite Must be able to work in a high-operational tempo environment Must be able to work both independently and as a member of a team Must be able to perform other duties, responsibilities and activities as needed Strong oral and written communication Ability to clearly express oneself verbally Ability to write in a clear, concise manner Understanding of the military decision making process and how HUMINT supports operations Ability to work independently or as part of a team Ability to travel across the globe (TDY) Demonstrated working knowledge of the concepts involved in the specific functions outlined in the specified labor category description Knowledgeable of and demonstrates ability to apply Intelligence Community (IC) and DoD classification guidelines and procedures Demonstrated ability to work semi-independently with oversight and direction Demonstrated ability to use logic when evaluating and synthesizing multiple sources of information Demonstrated understanding of interpreting analysis to include, but not limited to, its meaning, importance, and implications Demonstrated ability to defend analytic judgements with sound, logical conclusions and adapt analytic judgments when presented with new information, evolving conditions, or unexpected developments Demonstrated ability to produce timely, logical, and concise analytic reports, documents, assessments, studies, and briefing materials in formats including Microsoft Office tools (e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.), electronic/soft copy matrices, and/or web-enabled formats Demonstrated ability to communicate complex issues clearly in a concise and organized manner, both verbally and non-verbally, with strong grammar skills Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Office tools Demonstrated ability to develop structured research including, but not limited to, obtaining, evaluating, organizing, and maintaining information within security and data protocols Demonstrated ability to recognize nuances and resolve contradictions and inconsistencies in information Demonstrated working knowledge using complex analytic methodologies, such as structured analytic techniques or alternative approaches, to examine biases, assumptions, and theories to eliminate uncertainty, strengthen analytic arguments, and mitigate surprise. Structured analytic techniques include, but are not limited to, analysis of competing hypotheses, devil's advocacy, high-impact/ low-impact analysis, red team analysis and alternative futures analysis Demonstrated understanding of intelligence collection capabilities and limitations, to include but not limited to, technical sensors/platforms and human intelligence sources related to the position Demonstrated understanding of evaluating collected intelligence reporting, engaging with collection managers, and developing collection requirements Demonstrated comprehensive mission knowledge and skills that affirms completion of all developmental training and experiences for the labor category. Demonstrated ability to communicate understanding from information that may incomplete, indirect, highly complex, seemingly unrelated, and/or technically advanced Demonstrated ability to structure analysis based on trends in reporting and a range of analytic perspectives from other analysts, organizations, and intelligence disciplines Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal oversight and direction Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work with other IC members on information sharing, driving collection, and addressing analytic disputes and conflict resolution Demonstrated ability to develop concise, insightful, and comprehensive products for defense intelligence Demonstrated ability to lead teams in researching multifaceted or critical problems Ability to provide guidance in selecting, designing, and applying analytic methodologies Ability to use argument evaluation and validated analytic methodologies to challenge differing perspectives About Prescient Edge Prescient Edge is a Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) founded as a counterintelligence (CI) and Human Intelligence (HUMINT) company in 2008. We are a global operations and solutions integrator delivering full‑spectr um intelligence analysis support, training, security, and RD&E support solutions to the Department of Defense and throughout the intelligence community. Prescient Edge is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic that is protected by law. We strive to foster equity and inclusion throughout our organization because we believe that diversity of thought is critical for creating a safe and engaging work environment while also enabling the organization’s success. #J-18808-Ljbffr