Are you passionate about safeguarding national security interests and protecting naval operations against foreign threats? Are you ready to take on a pivotal role within the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS), serving as a Department of the Navy Counterintelligence Officer in the National Security Directorate? NCIS stands as the vanguard of defense within the Department of the Navy, entrusted with the critical mission of countering intelligence, terrorism, and cyber threats against U.S. Navy and Marine Corps forces worldwide. With over 2000 dedicated civilian professionals and contract support personnel, NCIS operates across 16 Field Offices and over 140 field components, employing a diverse array of offensive and defensive capabilities. As a Counterintelligence Officer, you will be at the forefront of identifying and neutralizing foreign intelligence threats, ensuring the protection of classified information and national security interests. Reporting directly to the Assistant Director for Sensitive Activities, you will provide strategic advisement on the development and execution of CI operations, investigations, and functional services critical to mission success. To excel in this role, you must possess a versatile skill set, including deep expertise in counterintelligence principles, strong leadership abilities, clear communication skills, analytical acumen, and a commitment to ethical conduct. Your role will involve working with and mentoring a team of counterintelligence professionals, analyzing complex information, solving problems, and building crucial partnerships with domestic and international agencies. If you are ready to make a meaningful impact in safeguarding naval operations, personnel, and assets against hostile foreign actors, while upholding the integrity and security of the Department of the Navy, then we invite you to join us at NCIS. Embrace the challenge, seize the opportunity, and become an integral part of our mission to protect and defend.