COUNTERINTELLIGENCE (CI AGENT) (GG12 TO GG13)
Defense Intelligence Agency
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COUNTERINTELLIGENCE CAREER FIELD (CI AGENT) (GG7 to GG11)
Defense Intelligence Agency
Department of Defense
Location
Washington, District of Columbia
Salary
$43,106 - $82,938
per year
Type
Full Time
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July 30, 2026
SES Pay Grade
Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900
Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job is for a counterintelligence agent at the Defense Intelligence Agency, where you'll work to protect national security by identifying and countering threats from foreign spies or intelligence activities.
It involves partnering with teams, upholding ethical standards, and using expert knowledge to support defense missions.
A good fit would be someone with a strong sense of duty, investigative skills, and experience in security or intelligence who thrives in a structured government environment.
Key Requirements
- Relevant education or experience in intelligence, security, or related fields
- Proficiency in counterintelligence operations and threat assessment
- Strong adherence to legal and ethical principles
- Ability to work collaboratively across teams and organizational boundaries
- Demonstrated expertise in defense intelligence practices
- Successful responses to mandatory assessment factors related to job duties
- U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain necessary security clearances
Full Job Description
We are committed to: Teamwork: Partnering at all levels and across organizational boundaries for mission accomplishment.
Integrity: Adherence to the highest legal and ethical principles in our responsibilities. Excellence: Unrivaled defense intelligence expertise.
Service: Putting the welfare of the Nation and commitment to our mission before oneself. Applicants will be assessed against Qualification Requirements (i.e.
education, language(s), certification(s), experience etc.).
Applicants will also be assessed on their responses to the Mandatory Assessment Factors, which are directly related to the position being filled and are essential for successful job performance.
The responses should reference the knowledge and experience areas listed below. Candidates who do not fully address all the Mandatory Assessment Factors will not be given further consideration.
A reference to the resume itself will be considered insufficient. Major Duties:
DIA employs a variety of professionals who serve throughout the workforce to ensure successful operations.
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