SMX is seeking a Counterintelligence Analyst Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide advanced analytical support to special operations mission sets. The ideal candidate will utilize expert-level knowledge of counterintelligence (CI) principles to assess threats, vulnerabilities, and activities of foreign intelligence entities. This role requires collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams to enhance national security objectives.
This position requires a DoD TS/SCI security clearance which requires US citizenship for work on DoD contracts.
Application Deadline: June 8, 2026
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Conduct detailed counterintelligence assessments and produce finished intelligence products, briefings, and reports
- Analyze foreign intelligence entity activities targeting US interests
- Identify and assess insider threats, cyber espionage risks, and technological vulnerabilities
- Lead or support working groups, planning sessions, and operational briefings
- Prepare threat and vulnerability assessments leveraging classified and open-source information
- Develop collection requirements for intelligence gaps; coordinate with collection managers
- Advise leadership on CI trends, threats, and risk mitigation strategies
- Mentor and provide guidance to other analysts
- Ability to deploy as needed
Required Skills & Experience
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Intelligence, Security Studies, International Relations, or related discipline
- 8+ years of counterintelligence analysis experience in federal, military, or intelligence community environments
- Demonstrated expertise in CI tradecraft, analytic methodologies, and intelligence cycle
- Extensive experience producing all-source analytical products for operational use
- Proficiency with intelligence analysis tools and databases (e.g., Palantir, Analyst Notebook)
- Valid US Passport
- Excellent communication skills—experience briefing senior leadership
- Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance
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The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.
At SMX®, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.
We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what’s possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration.
SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.
Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.
SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).
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