Counterintelligence Officer

Company Description

Oak Ridge National Laboratory is the US Department of Energy’s largest multi-program science and energy laboratory, with scientific and technical capabilities spanning the continuum from basic to applied research. Located in the city of Oak Ridge, ORNL is in the eastern part of Tennessee in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains.

 

Job Description

** To be considered, all candidates MUST apply through https://www.ornl.gov/ornl/careers **

Conducts administrative investigations on incidents involving suspected or identified foreign intelligence activities:

  • Conducts investigations of counterintelligence, terrorism, and insider threats relevant to the
    protection of the DOE NNSA facilities and US national security
  • Develops and maintains professional relationships with United States Intelligence
    Community (USIC) partners
  • Conducts liaison with local intelligence community and law enforcement officials.
  • Interfaces on a recurring basis with Department of Energy (DOE) Headquarters Office of
    Intelligence/Counterintelligence (IN-20) and other members of the USIC including the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI).
  • Maintains relationships within the department including security, cyber, and key
    technical and management officials

Communicate effectively through reports:

  • Analyze and strategically evaluate foreign intelligence collection as it relates to
    counterintelligence.
  • Prepare reports of investigation, case analysis, briefings, operations, and foreign
    intelligence threats to DOE.

Briefing, debriefing, and awareness:


  • Briefs individuals on the foreign intelligence and terrorism threat relevant to
    foreign travel, foreign visits and general foreign interactions.

  • Debriefs individuals with foreign interactions. Collects relevant intelligence
    information, opens inquiries and investigations, and resolves/exploits
    information as required.

  • Researches, develops, and conducts CI security awareness briefings



Qualifications

  • Minimum of 15 years of experience directly related to counterintelligence matters

  • Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in developing CI initiatives and applying CI concepts, practices, regulations, methods and techniques

  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience with the United States Intelligence Community agencies’ mission including an extensive understanding of applicable laws, orders, guidelines, directives, policies and procedures

  • Capability to analyze and strategically evaluate foreign intelligence collection as it relates to counterintelligence

  • Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of management, both internal and external, and with customers and sponsors at all levels

  • Experience briefing and debriefing individuals on the foreign intelligence and terrorism threat relevant to foreign travel, foreign visits and general foreign interactions

  • A Bachelor’s degree and strong interpersonal skills are required

    This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a DOE “Q” security clearance and a Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance based on Intelligence Community
    Directive (ICD) 704 requirements.  Additionally, all employees are required to successfully complete an employee evaluation, including a Counterintelligence scope polygraph
    examination.

Additional Information

Our Benefits:

Excellence in performance of the Laboratory requires excellence in the performance of our employees. ORNL recognizes this by offering competitive pay and benefits programs designed to attract and retain people who share our commitment to excellence. The Lab offers a multitude of employee benefits, including flexible work hours and wellness programs to help you and your family achieve a happy, healthy lifestyle.

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Life insurance
  • Paid holidays, vacation, and leave
  • Educational assistance
  • Flexible working hours
  • Employee wellness programs and onsite fitness centers
  • Relocation assistance
  • Much more

ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are  encouraged to apply. UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.

****In order to be considered further you MUST apply to this job posting by visiting ORNL.gov careers******