About Careertakes

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is seeking an early-career Intelligence and Counterintelligence (CI) professional to support pre-hire CI assessments and foreign vetting work. This is an analytical role focused on rapid, high-quality all-source research and reporting to help protect the organization from insider threats and foreign intelligence risks.

• Perform entry-level, rapid-turnaround all-source research and CI analysis to support Pre-hire and Foreign Interim Technical Staff (FNITS) assessments.
• Conduct threat and risk assessments using structured analytic tradecraft to identify potential insider and foreign intelligence vulnerabilities.
• Produce clear, accurate written products (reports, summaries, findings) and briefing materials under tight deadlines.
• Coordinate with CI management, CI staff, HR partners, and hiring officials to support program reviews and assessments.
• Track and document investigative leads, maintain analytical products, and contribute to team workflows and tasking.
• Learn and apply a variety of analytical tools and structured datasets to identify, track, and report potential threats.
• Work collaboratively with analysts, investigators, cyber professionals, and administrative staff to meet mission objectives.

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Qualifications (Required)

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field PLUS a minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years experience performing intelligence analysis for a USIC organization or conducting research and producing written findings, judgments, or conclusions.
• Active DOE Q-level security clearance or equivalent (e.g., DOD Top Secret). The role requires the ability to obtain and maintain an SCI-level access and may require a polygraph.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to present findings to diverse audiences.
• Detail-oriented, able to manage multiple priorities and produce quality work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• U.S. citizenship required due to clearance eligibility requirements.

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Qualifications (Preferred / Desired)

• Experience working with Intelligence Community clients and law enforcement partners.
• Formal intelligence analysis training or certification (e.g., ICAAP).
• Master’s degree in a relevant field or advanced coursework in intelligence, national security, or related areas.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within teams and collaborate across disciplines.

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Compensation, Location & Clearance

• Salary range: $87,400 - $168,800 per year (estimated; final salary based on experience, qualifications, and any applicable geographic differential).
• Location: Village of Los Ranchos, NM — due to the sensitive nature of the work, the selected candidate must be able to work onsite as required by program directives.
• Security requirements: Position requires an active DOE Q-level security clearance to start, or an equivalent active clearance (e.g., DOD Top Secret) with the ability to obtain/maintain SCI access; a polygraph may be required. Employment will be contingent on successful background investigation, pre-employment drug test, and other checks required by government security directives.
• Note: If you hold dual citizenship, your ability to obtain the required clearance may be impacted.

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About the Team

You’ll join a mission-focused Counterintelligence Analytics team that supports the Office of Counterintelligence. The team conducts research and analysis to protect the organization from insider threat and hostile foreign intelligence activities. Expect opportunities for on-the-job learning, formal training, and meaningful contribution to national security-focused missions.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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