Description
The Ascendancy Group’s Mission
To be the unequaled provider of special operations forces (SOF) and Intelligence Community focused technical, service, and training-based solutions.
Opportunity
The Ascendancy Group is seeking a highly qualified Counterintelligence Subject Matter Expert for a full-time position in the Hampton Roads Virginia area. The ideal candidate will bring deep CI analysis expertise, deep knowledge of technical CI risk mitigation, proven operational experience, and the ability to support institution building to enable complex operations.
Security Requirement:
- Possess a TOP-SECRET security clearance with SCI eligibility. A favorable counterintelligence polygraph may be required.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Interact with personnel from the GS-11 to Senior Executive Service level, providing briefings, operational planning input, education, guidance and mentorship to support operational planning.
- Provide mission planning and CI advisory and analysis support, with an emphasis on technical risks to operational teams and decision makers.
- Assist in the preparation, execution, and post-mission assessment of operations.
- Identify CI risks, threats, and indicators relevant to unit activities and provide actionable mitigation strategies.
- Develop and deliver CI guidance, awareness, and best-practice recommendations to operational personnel.
- Coordinate with internal and external mission partners to ensure integrated intelligence and CI support.
- Produce clear, concise reporting and documentation to support ongoing and future operational requirements.
Requirements
Position Requirements:
- Minimum of 10 years of operational experience in counterintelligence and counterespionage against hard target adversaries
- Minimum of 10 years’ experience leading, planning, and executing counterintelligence within the intelligence community.
- Knowledge of up-to-date UTS threats, OPSEC measures, surveillance and countersurveillance methodologies.
- Experience supporting sensitive activities (SA) in domestic and foreign environments.
- Executive level communication and presentation skills as well as the ability to communicate effectively and professionally both verbally and in writing.
- Experience working SA requirements in joint/interagency environments
- Ability to successfully work in an environment that is fast paced while completing multiple tasks, and meeting stringent timelines
- Proficiently operate a computer with common/standard business software programs including MS Office suite
- Possess a valid state driver’s license
- Possess/obtain a valid US Passport
- Intelligence Community, or Law Enforcement background preferred.
- Possess a TOP-SECRET security clearance with SCI eligibility. A favorable counterintelligence polygraph may be required.
- OCONUS Travel expected (<25%)
The Ascendancy Group (TAG) was founded on and thrives based on relationships, reputation, and trust.
We are passionate about everything we do. One hundred percent of our government-focused teammates are former members of the Department of War or the Intelligence Community who still believe in supporting our nation. We offer like-minded individuals the opportunity to continue working in small teams on unique and challenging problem sets that further our nation's security.
If you possess the experience, qualifications and drive required for this position, please APPLY NOW for consideration!
Skills Required
- Minimum 10 years of operational experience in counterintelligence and counterespionage against hard-target adversaries
- Minimum 10 years of experience leading, planning, and executing counterintelligence within the Intelligence Community
- Knowledge of current UTS threats, OPSEC measures, surveillance, and countersurveillance methodologies
- Experience supporting sensitive activities in domestic and foreign environments
- Executive-level communication and presentation skills, with strong verbal and written communication
- Experience working sensitive activity requirements in joint and interagency environments
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple tasks, and meet stringent timelines
- Proficiency with common business software, including Microsoft Office Suite
- Valid state driver's license
- Valid or obtainable United States passport
- Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility
- Favorable counterintelligence polygraph may be required
- Intelligence Community or law enforcement background
What We Do
The Ascendancy Group (TAG) is a Service‑Disabled Veteran‑Owned small business headquartered in Virginia Beach that delivers technical operations, training and global embedded support, plus logistics and engineering services. TAG specializes in mission-focused solutions for Department of War and Intelligence Community customers, providing instructors, technical operators, sustainment and program support to enable sensitive and expeditionary operations worldwide.
