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Counterintelligence Referent

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Peraton

Bethesda, MD (In Person)

$145,500 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 2 weeks ago (Updated 1 week ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/13/2026

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Counterintelligence Referent Peraton - 3.1 Bethesda, MD Job Details $112,000 - $179,000 a year 15 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Vulnerability research Investigative interviewing techniques Collaborating with government agencies DoD experience Threat assessment Databases Security data analysis Collaborating with law enforcement agencies Investigative reports TS/SCI with Polygraph Intelligence community Open-source intelligence (OSINT) Full Job Description About Peraton Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure. About The Role We have an exciting opportunity for a Counterintelligence Referent to support a client's requirements in a challenging, dynamic setting located in the Washington Metropolitan Area. The Referent will deliver training to all levels of ODNI personnel. The Referent will conduct investigations and interact with the internal customer, IC Agencies, and DOJ. The Referent will serve as the main POC for all related CI questions or concerns and deliver requested training. The Referent must be able to review and analyze all available data across various platforms to understand current threat environments both locally and country specific.
Primary Responsibilities:
Tasks may include but are not limited to:
  • Provide Counterintelligence and Insider Threat training and briefings using a variety of techniques, facilitation, instruction, lecture, tailored, individualized or for large audiences.
  • As directed by corporate CI Staff, provide support to investigations of matters related to CI and Insider Threat.
  • Review existing business processes for ODNI components, identify potential vulnerabilities, and provide a range of mitigation strategies that align with corporate CI standards.
  • Lead or participate in monthly webinar activities as the CI subject matter expert.
  • Provide critical support to CI and Insider Threat investigations by leveraging a range of skills and expertise, including but not limited to research, analysis, documentation, assessment, conduct interviews, document investigative activity, mitigation plan development and implementation.
  • Gathering and analyzing evidence across platforms to include open-source material.
  • Collaborate across necessary agencies to pass investigative leads, 811 referrals or other required interactions to maintain solid working relationships that increase capability of the organization.
Qualifications Basic Qualifications:
  • Active TS/SCI with Polygraph is required.
  • Demonstrate professional training as a Counterintelligence expert received through DoD or Federal law enforcement.
  • Demonstrated experience with Counterintelligence inquiries.
  • Demonstrated experience with research and analysis as associated with CI inquiries and training
  • Demonstrated experience in developing, analyzing, and evaluating FIS vulnerabilities
  • Experience analyzing data, generating Finished Intelligence products, and conducting briefings to leadership
  • Experience conducting interviews and briefings.
  • Experience coordinating with multiple IC partners.
  • Experience manipulating various classified and open-source databases.
  • Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Additional four years of relevant experience accepted in lieu of a Bachelors degree.
  • Minimum 6 year working with or in the IC.
Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan.
Details Target Salary Range:
$112,000 - $179,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
Benefits Statement:
Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.
Application Statements:
The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity.
EEO:
Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.