Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM) SME

About the role

The Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM) Subject Matter Expert will assess and mitigate technical and physical security concerns related to personnel, facilities, or information, providing technical support to Counterintelligence (CI) and Insider Threat investigations. The role requires communication with executive leadership on matters of significant importance to the organization/project. This on‑site position in Bethesda, MD supports mission‑driven innovation that protects national security and requires an active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph clearance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physical/technical assessments to identify vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation.
• Conduct Technical Surveillance Countermeasures inspections.
• Conduct TEMPEST surveys/assessments and recommend mitigations.
• Conduct acoustic testing to determine ICD 705 waiver requirements.
• Research and development of policy and instruction at Agency and ICD level.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph clearance.
• TSCM Certified.
• Experience conducting TEMPEST assessments.
• Expert level knowledge of Radio Frequencies, direction finding procedures, wireless communications, and general TSCM procedures and processes.
• General knowledge of counterintelligence investigations, insider threat operations, physical security and anti‑terrorism requirements, cyber security, digital forensic, and IT infrastructure.
• Working knowledge of ICD 702 doctrine.
• Bachelor's degree with 12–15 years of relevant experience, or Master's degree with 9–13 years of relevant experience (final level based on skills, education, and experience); additional experience may substitute for degree requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a relevant field.
• Proficiency in conducting radio frequency direction‑finding missions to identify unauthorized transmitting devices.
• Experience providing technical security subject‑matter expert input to designated IC working groups.
• Experience developing and disseminating workforce education for counterintelligence and security.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working within or alongside the Intelligence Community (IC).

Skills

• Expert knowledge of Radio Frequencies, direction finding, and wireless communications.
• Proficiency in conducting TEMPEST assessments and acoustic testing for ICD 705 waivers.
• Ability to develop and disseminate policy and instruction at Agency and ICD levels.
• Strong analytical and communication skills for briefing executive leadership.

Benefits

• Flexible schedules
• Technical upskilling opportunities
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays