Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) - Counterintelligence Officer

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.

A Counterintelligence Officer, regarded as a Subject Matter Expert within the DON, must have a diverse skill set to effectively carry out their duties and responsibilities. These skills include, but are not limited to the following: 1. Counterintelligence Expertise: A deep understanding of counterintelligence principles, techniques, and methodologies is crucial. This includes knowledge of intelligence collection, analysis, and dissemination, as well as counterespionage tactics. 2. Leadership and Management: Strong leadership skills are necessary for supervising a team of counterintelligence professionals. This includes the ability to motivate, mentor, and manage personnel effectively. 3. Communication Skills: Clear and effective communication is essential for conveying complex information, both verbally and in writing. This includes briefing senior officials, writing reports, and coordinating with other departments and agencies. 4. Analytical Thinking: The ability to analyze information and identify patterns or anomalies is critical for detecting and countering threats to naval operations and personnel. 5. Problem-Solving Skills: counterintelligence officers must be able to quickly assess situations, identify risks, and develop effective solutions to mitigate threats. 6. Risk Management: Understanding risk management principles and applying them to counterintelligence operations is important for prioritizing resources and efforts. 7. Interpersonal Skills: Building and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including other military branches, government agencies, and private sector partners, is essential for successful counterintelligence operations. 8. Adaptability and Flexibility: The ability to adapt to changing circumstances and evolving threats is crucial in the dynamic field of counterintelligence. 9. Ethical Conduct: Upholding high ethical standards and adhering to legal and regulatory requirements is paramount for maintaining the trust and integrity of counterintelligence operations. 10. Technical Skills: Familiarity with various intelligence and surveillance technologies, as well as cybersecurity principles, is important for leveraging tools and systems to support counterintelligence efforts. 11. Cultural Awareness: Understanding the cultural, social, and political dynamics of different regions and populations is important for assessing foreign threats and conducting operations in diverse environments. 12. Continuous Learning: Staying current with developments in counterintelligence techniques, technologies, and best practices through ongoing training and professional development is essential for remaining effective in the role.

1. The candidate must have a Top-Secret Security Clearance based upon a Single Scope Background Investigation and be eligible for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). Prior to appointment the incumbent shall consent to and will be subject to a Counterintelligence-Scope (CI) polygraph examination. 2. This position has been identified as a Testing Designated Position (TDP). The candidate shall consent a drug test prior to appointment, and is subject to random drug testing thereafter. 3. The incumbent must be a certified DoD Counterintelligence Agent as defined by DoD policy. 4. The incumbent must be a graduate of the Counterintelligence Operations Qualification Course.