Senior Counterintelligence Analyst RDA/ CI Specialist

Company: Prescient Edge
Location: Fort Belvoir
Posted on: April 3, 2026

Job Description:

Description Prescient Edge is seeking a Counterintelligence Analyst RDA/ Counterintelligence Specialist to support a Federal government client. As a Counterintelligence Analyst RDA/ Counterintelligence Specialist, you will: Initiate, integrate, manage, assess, and provide focused analysis in support of Army Research, Development, and Acquisitions (RDA) and Defense Critical Infrastructure Engage in frequent interaction with INSCOM leadership, Army program personnel, other military Cl services and unified commands, and contract support teams Provide comprehensive analytic assessments, operational opportunities, and recommendations on the integration of CI activities in support of INSCOM mission and objectives, primarily through finished intelligence production and external engagements throughout the Intelligence Community Enterprise Provide subject matter expertise to prioritize topics of interest Conduct research to support development of appropriate reports, database development, or other activities to meet Government customer needs Benefits At Prescient Edge, we believe that acting with integrity and serving our employees is the key to everyone's success. To that end, we provide employees with a best in class benefits package that includes: A competitive salary with performance bonus opportunities Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including medical, vision, dental, and orthodontia coverage A substantial retirement plan with no vesting schedule Career development opportunities, including on-the-job training, tuition reimbursement, and networking A positive work environment where employees are respected, supported, and engaged Requirements Active TS/SCI security clearance Must be a graduate of any of the following Military Department All- Source Analysis Certifying Courses: Army – 35F Course (or Military Department/IC equivalent) Army - 351F Course (or Military Department / IC equivalent) Army – Counterintelligence Special Agent Course (CISAC) Army - 35M Course (or Military Department / IC equivalent) Army - 351M Course (or Military Department / IC equivalent) Air Force –Basic Special Investigators Course (BISC), U.S. Air Force Special Investigations Academy or predecessor Navy – Special Agent Basic Training Program (SABTB), Naval Criminal Investigative Service Training Academy or predecessor Minimum of 12 years of experience as an All Source Analyst. A college degree cannot be substituted for experience. Minimum of 5 years of experience in RDA Understanding of intelligence cycle Understanding of intelligence support/role in the MDMP Familiarization with DCGS-A Strong oral and written communication and negotiating skills, presenting, and advocating for analytic methodologies Demonstrated ability to write in a clear, concise manner, targeted at senior leader communication Familiarity with various Intelligence Community software and systems Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite Ability to work in a high-operational tempo environment Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team Ability to perform other duties, responsibilities and activities as needed Demonstrated working knowledge of the concepts involved in the specific functions outlined in the specified labor category description Knowledgeable of and demonstrates ability to apply Intelligence Community (IC) and DoD classification guidelines and procedures Demonstrated ability to work semi-independently with oversight and direction Demonstrated ability to use logic when evaluating and synthesizing multiple sources of information Demonstrated understanding of interpreting analysis to include, but not limited to, its meaning, importance, and implications Demonstrated ability to defend analytic judgements with sound, logical conclusions and adapt analytic judgments when presented with new information, evolving conditions, or unexpected developments Demonstrated ability to produce timely, logical, and concise analytic reports, documents, assessments, studies, and briefing materials in formats including Microsoft Office tools (e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.), electronic/soft copy matrices, and/or web-enabled formats Demonstrated ability to communicate complex issues clearly in a concise and organized manner, both verbally and non-verbally, with strong grammar skills Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Office tools Demonstrated ability to develop structured research including, but not limited to, obtaining, evaluating, organizing, and maintaining information within security and data protocols Demonstrated ability to recognize nuances and resolve contradictions and inconsistencies in information Demonstrated working knowledge using complex analytic methodologies, such as structured analytic techniques or alternative approaches, to examine biases, assumptions, and theories to eliminate uncertainty, strengthen analytic arguments, and mitigate surprise. Structured analytic techniques include, but are not limited to, analysis of competing hypotheses, devil's advocacy, high-impact/ low-impact analysis, red team analysis and alternative futures analysis Demonstrated understanding of intelligence collection capabilities and limitations, to include but not limited to, technical sensors/platforms and human intelligence sources related to the position Demonstrated understanding of evaluating collected intelligence reporting, engaging with collection managers, and developing collection requirements Demonstrated comprehensive mission knowledge and skills that affirms completion of all developmental training and experiences for the labor category. Demonstrated ability to communicate understanding from information that may be incomplete, indirect, highly complex, seemingly unrelated, and/or technically advanced Demonstrated ability to structure analysis based on trends in reporting and a range of analytic perspectives from other analysts, organizations, and intelligence disciplines Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal oversight and direction Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work with other IC members on information sharing, driving collection, and addressing analytic disputes and conflict resolution Demonstrated ability to develop concise, insightful, and comprehensive products for defense intelligence Demonstrated ability to lead teams in researching multifaceted or critical problems Ability to provide guidance in selecting, designing, and applying analytic methodologies Ability to use argument evaluation and validated analytic methodologies to challenge differing perspectives Demonstrated in-depth knowledge and understanding of the labor category activities required to meet mission requirements Demonstrated mastery of qualitative and quantitative analytic methodologies and the ability to pursue developments in academia or other fields that affect tradecraft methodology Demonstrated ability to define comprehensive, new, or unique research approaches that enable rigorous assessments to address and contribute to high-level tasks Demonstrated in-depth analysis of analytic operations and knowledge management issues across organizational and intra-IC boundaries and clearly articulates key findings Demonstrated ability to work independently and with minimal oversight Demonstrated ability to review analytic products for cogent arguments, tradecraft standards, and adequate support for conclusions; routinely tests analytic rigor of analytic products

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