Intelligence Support Specialist

As a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science national laboratory, ORNL has an extraordinary 80-year history of solving the nation’s biggest problems. We have a dedicated and creative staff of over 6,000 people! Our vision for diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) is to cultivate an environment and practices that foster diversity in ideas and in the people across the organization, as well as to ensure ORNL is recognized as a workplace of choice.

About the role

The Intelligence Support Specialist for DOE Counterintelligence – Oak Ridge Field Office (ORFO) will be part of the Counterintelligence (CI) team responsible for managing and implementing the CI Program that encompasses all contractor facilities at Oak Ridge, TN; Portsmouth, OH; and Paducah, KY. This position supports the CI portions of the Foreign Travel (FT) and Foreign National Visits & Assignments (FNVA) programs, ensuring counterintelligence issues are identified and addressed. It also offers the opportunity to collaborate with CI professionals within the US Intelligence Community (USIC).

Responsibilities

• Review, assess, and analyze employee foreign travel requests (Foreign Travel program)
• Review, assess, and analyze requests for foreign access to DOE facilities and programs (Foreign Visits & Assignments)
• Navigate a variety of USIC and openly available data sources in an organized and timely manner to identify and communicate issues of concern
• Work closely with CI analysts to identify and analyze threat information about individuals, organizations, and technologies relevant to CI
• Analyze foreign interaction and travel activity for intelligence potential
• Coordinate and present foreign travel briefings for DOE personnel
• Become a Subject Matter Expert on all FT and FNVA activity within the ORFO area of responsibility
• Conduct other duties as assigned to support the local and national DOE CI missions

Requirements

• BS/BA and two (2) years of relevant experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Experience conducting thorough and comprehensive research with attention to detail; collecting/tracking/analyzing information and preparing reports.
• Experience with the Microsoft Office Professional Suite.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance from the Department of Energy (DOE Q-Clearance with SCI access).
• This position is a Workplace Substance Abuse (WSAP) testing designated position; requires passing a pre-placement drug test and participation in an ongoing random drug testing program. May also be subject to random polygraph testing.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in working in the United States Intelligence Community (USIC) is preferred
• Experience in foreign persons/entity vetting
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and analytical skills
• Reliable, self-motivated, and goal-driven

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• 401(k) Retirement Plan and Contributory Pension Plan
• Life Insurance and Disability Benefits
• Generous vacation and holidays, including parental leave
• Legal Insurance with Identity Theft Protection
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Educational Assistance and Relocation Assistance
• Employee Discounts
• On-site fitness, banking, and cafeteria facilities
• Flexible work hours