Counterintelligence Specialist (Operations / Passage Material (PaM) Coordinator) - Mid-Level

About the role

The Counterintelligence Specialist serves as the Passage Material (PaM) Coordinator for USINDOPACOM J2X, providing operational CI support in accordance with DoDI S-5240.09. This role supports Combatant Command CI operational planning by ensuring PaM nominations align with CCMD goals, operational requirements, and offensive CI operations (OFCO) authorities.

Responsibilities

• Supports J2X in fulfilling requirements under DoDI S-5240.09, ensuring CI operational requirements are met.
• Provides input to CCMO office regarding CI operational requirements, ensuring PaM supports approved CI operational objectives and mission needs.
• Identifies, nominates, and refines PaM that contributes to USINDOPACOM CI goals and broader operational strategies.
• Manages the full PaM processing workflow, including staffing for approval, conditional approval, or disapproval of nominated material.
• Ensures all decisions are properly documented within CCMD systems and meet compliance requirements.
• Serves as the central point of contact for all PaM submissions, reviews, and status updates.
• Acts as the CCMD focal point for coordination of all nominated PaM across J2X, service components, supporting elements, and required external partners.
• Coordinates with CCMD staff, intelligence elements, and operational planners to ensure PaM supports ongoing and planned CI operations.
• Works with CCMD staff to develop, refine, or validate PaM that supports USINDOPACOM operational and strategic CI requirements.
• Identifies new PaM opportunities that can enable or enhance future CI operations.
• Ensures PaM aligns with command goals, operational planning cycles, and evolving mission priorities.
• Supports CI operations, targeting, or CI mission planning.
• Knowledge of DoDI S-5240.09 and policies governing Passage Material and OFCO authorities.
• Strong analytic, organizational, and documentation skills, particularly in support of operational approval processes.
• Able to coordinate across multiple staff sections, service components, and supporting agencies.
• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to produce accurate and compliant operational documentation.

Requirements

Clearance TS/SCI (with Poly if required)

Qualifications

• Experience supporting CI operations, targeting, or CI mission planning.
• Knowledge of DoDI S-5240.09 and policies governing Passage Material and OFCO authorities.
• Strong analytic, organizational, and documentation skills, particularly in support of operational approval processes.
• Able to coordinate across multiple staff sections, service components, and supporting agencies.
• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to produce accurate and compliant operational documentation.

Skills

• Experience working in a Combatant Command or supporting CI programs at operational or strategic levels.
• Familiarity with USINDOPACOM J2X processes, CI authorities, and operational planning structures.
• Background in CI operations, collection management, HUMINT operations, or operational support roles.

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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