Mid Counterintelligence Defensive Source Desk Officer/ Intelligence Technician

Company: Prescient Edge
Location: Fort Belvoir
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Description Prescient Edge is seeking a Mid Counterintelligence Defensive Source Desk Officer/ Intelligence Technician to support a Federal government client. As a Mid Counterintelligence Defensive Source Desk Officer/ Intelligence Technician, you will: Maintain day-to-day management, direction, technical control, technical review, coordination, and oversight of CI Special Operations Concepts (CISOCs), Operations Plans (OPLANs), CI Recruitment Leads, and CI Research Projects (CIRPs), including writing or staffing CI Special Operations Concepts (CISOCs) Coordinate Category I Operations requests from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), including records checks and operational reviews of proposed activities Staff requests for support to authorized FBI Activities, including conducting operational reviews of proposed activities and identifying potential legal and operational issues. Staff requests for Special Collection Techniques, including conducting operational reviews of proposed activities and identifying potential legal and operational issues Conduct operational coordination between DoD, INSCOM, Army Service Component Commands, other Government agencies, and DA for CI matters related to counterintelligence operational activities and provide counterintelligence-related advice, guidance, and recommendations, as appropriate, to customers Conduct weekly, monthly, and quarterly operational briefings with Government Team, Branch, and Division Chiefs 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 Requirements Active TS/SCI security clearance with the ability to obtain a CI Polygraph Must be a graduate of any of the following Military Department Counterintelligence Agent Certifying Courses: Army – Counterintelligence Special Agent Course (CISAC) Army – 35L Course (or its predecessor) Army – 351L Course (or its predecessor) Air Force –Basic Special Investigators Course (BISC), U.S. Air Force Special Investigations Academy, or predecessor Navy – Special Agent Basic Training Program (SABTB), Naval Criminal Investigative Service Training Academy, or predecessor Must be a graduate of one of the following: JCITA – Advanced Foreign Counterintelligence Operations Course (AFCIOC) or predecessor 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) HT-JCOE - Advanced Source Operations Course (ASOC) HT-JCOE – Defense Advanced Tradecraft Course (DATC) DIA – Advanced Military Source Operations Course (AMSOC) Other – FTC, OTC, MOTC, or equivalent Minimum of 10 years of experience as a credentialed Counterintelligence Special Agent Must understand CI or HUMINT collection operations, CI Flags, and FIE TTPs 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 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

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