About the job
SMX is actively seeking a highly skilled Counterintelligence Analyst Subject Matter Expert (SME) to deliver advanced analytical support for special operations missions. The successful candidate will leverage profound knowledge of counterintelligence (CI) principles to evaluate threats, vulnerabilities, and the activities of foreign intelligence entities. This position demands effective collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to promote national security goals.
This role necessitates a DoD TS/SCI security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship for work on DoD contracts.
Application Deadline: April 30, 2026.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive counterintelligence assessments and generate finished intelligence products, briefings, and reports
- Analyze activities of foreign intelligence entities targeting U.S. interests
- Identify and evaluate insider threats, cyber espionage risks, and technological vulnerabilities
- Lead or assist in working groups, planning sessions, and operational briefings
- Prepare threat and vulnerability assessments utilizing classified and open-source information
- Develop collection requirements to bridge intelligence gaps; coordinate with collection managers
- Advise leadership on CI trends, threats, and risk mitigation strategies
- Mentor and guide other analysts
- Ability to deploy as necessary
Required Skills & Experience
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Intelligence, Security Studies, International Relations, or a related field
- 6+ years of experience in counterintelligence analysis within federal, military, or intelligence community environments
- Proven expertise in CI tradecraft, analytical methodologies, and the intelligence cycle
- Extensive background in producing all-source analytical products for operational use
- Proficiency with intelligence analysis tools and databases (e.g., Palantir, Analyst Notebook)
- Valid U.S. Passport
- Excellent communication skills, with experience presenting to senior leadership
- Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance

