Counterintelligence (CI) Referent - TS/SCI with Polygraph

General Dynamics is seeking motivated candidates to join our insider threat detection and systems integration team. Our mission-oriented team is responsible for the design, testing, deployment, maintenance, operation, and evolution of systems directly supporting the insider threat detection program of a large government customer in the United States Intelligence Community (USIC). This challenging yet rewarding position provides an opportunity to leverage cutting-edge technologies in pursuit of a vital mission that protects people, sensitive information/technologies, and the national security posture of the USIC.

Location: U.S. Government-identified facility in El Segundo, CA
US Citizenship Required: Yes
Clearance: Must currently possess Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

About the Role

The Counterintelligence (CI) Referent delivers mission assurance to an Intelligence Community (IC) member by providing dedicated CI support to their agency’s overall daily requirements, operations, critical infrastructure, research & development, and major acquisitions. CI Referents are integrated into critical components of their assigned agency and separate mission sites to identify internal/external adversarial threats and communicate with relevant IC partners.

The CI Referent maintains current CI support plans for aerospace/satellite programs as directed by the Government and other IC assets. They work closely with company and program Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to assist in identifying threats to Critical Program Information, protecting the most valuable aspects of a program and the personnel responsible for those assets. Frequent liaison with law enforcement, IC members, military intelligence agencies, and the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) is imperative.

Responsibilities

• Support Research, Development, and Acquisition (RDA) programs, CI Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM), Defense and Critical Infrastructure, and the Insider Threat Program.
• Work closely with aerospace/satellite assets to support the transport and launch of space vehicles.
• Conduct analysis, collections, and inquiries in accordance with existing legal statutes, IC and DOD policies, procedures, and applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• Coordinate complex CI concerns, with a heavy emphasis on SCRM matters, cyber threats, criminal violations (e.g., espionage, terrorism), insider threats, and the compromise of classified material with assigned IC agencies and law enforcement offices.
• Protect the equities of the assigned agency by developing actionable information with federal counterparts.
• Coordinate and track CI outreach conducted by the agency.
• Apply techniques of debriefing, interviewing, or elicitation systematically to obtain information of security, counterintelligence, and/or intelligence value.
• Prepare accurate and complete reports documenting processes, outcomes, and findings.
• Assess and analyze potential CI leads generated by internal/external law enforcement and CI partners.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience or Associate degree with 10+ years of relevant experience.
• 8+ years of related experience in counterintelligence analysis, counterintelligence investigations, or intelligence analysis.
• Interviewing, elicitation, and debriefing skills commensurate with professional experience.
• Experience interacting with agencies across the Intelligence Community (IC).
• Experience with DOD CI Collection requirements.
• Completion of a formal state or federal CI training program (e.g., FBI, FLETC, AFOSI, NCIS, US Army MI, JCITA, DCITA).
• Background and experience in CI Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) and CI support to Research, Development, and Acquisition (RDA).
• Ability to travel worldwide (10-25%).

Desired Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of federal laws, Executive Orders, IC guidance, DOD regulations, and procedures concerning CI collections, investigations, interviewing techniques, and operations.
• Extensive knowledge of the IC, CI organizations, and law enforcement elements, including their authorities, roles, responsibilities, jurisdictions, functions, and relationships.
• Extensive knowledge of adversary methods of operations, targeting activities, and intent.
• Proficient knowledge of security practices for safeguarding classified information and experience with intelligence oversight issues.
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience in conducting CI-related research, analysis, and critical thinking, including the judicial process and its impact on IC processes for delivering finished analytic and investigative products.
• Experience providing CI services to support research, development, and acquisition (e.g., SCRM), Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), financial management functions, acquisition lifecycle, and contracting functions.
• Experience providing CI services for the protection of critical infrastructure and associated critical national assets.
• Working knowledge of cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and applicable laws, regulations, policies, and ethics related to cybersecurity, privacy, and their impacts.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts.
• 401(k) plan with company match (pre- and post-tax contributions up to IRS annual limits).
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick, personal time, holidays, parental leave, military leave, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
• Short- and long-term disability benefits, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance.
• Internal mobility team dedicated to career growth and development.
• Professional growth opportunities, including paid education and certifications.
• Flexible work weeks where possible.

Pay

The likely salary range for this position is $124,093 – $166,626. Salary will be set based on experience, geographic location, and potentially contractual requirements.

Schedule

• Scheduled weekly hours: 40
• Work location: Onsite (El Segundo, CA)
• Travel required: 10-25%