Intelligence Operation Specialist (Insider Threat Lead)
U.S. Coast Guard
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INSIDER THREAT ANALYST
Defense Intelligence Agency
Department of Defense
Location
Landover, Maryland
Salary
$120,579 - $156,755
per year
Type
Full Time
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January 29, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves monitoring and analyzing potential insider threats within the Defense Intelligence Agency by researching employee behaviors using various databases and collaborating with teams to prevent risks to national security.
It requires proactive problem-solving, clear communication, and building professional networks to handle complex situations effectively.
A good fit would be someone with experience in intelligence or security who is detail-oriented, ethical, and skilled at presenting information to different audiences.
Key Requirements
- Ability to build and maintain diverse professional networks across the organization to resolve issues and share resources
- Proficiency in using classified and unclassified databases for research on potential insider threats
- Skill in anticipating problems in complex projects and developing creative solutions proactively
- Strong written and spoken communication skills for professional interactions with clients, colleagues, and leadership
- Experience applying decision-making techniques in complex situations to maximize organizational benefits
- Background in supporting Insider Threat Programs within the Intelligence Community or holding Certified Counter-Insider Threat Professional certification
- Experience in security, counterintelligence, or analysis disciplines, including providing briefings to various audiences
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. ASSESSMENT FACTORS 1.
Continues to expand and maintain diverse professional working relationships to actively and effectively network across directorate and Agency functions; continually uses networks to resolve issues and problematic situations by sharing resources and lessons learned.
2. Utilizes a variety of classified and unclassified databases to conduct research regarding Officers whose behavior may pose an insider threat risk. 3.
Anticipates problems and obstacles associated with moderately complex projects and proactively develop creative solutions to address them prior to implementation. 4.
Presents a positive, professional image of the office to all clients, colleagues, and leadership in spoken and written complex communications. 5.
Applies decision making techniques in complex situations to include anticipating and recognizing best practices and choosing options to maximize benefits to the office, directorate, or Agency.
HIGHLY DESIRED SKILLS 1. Experience supporting Insider Threat Programs within the Intelligence Community or Certified Counter-Insider Threat Professional. 2.
Experience working in multiple disciplines to include security, counterintelligence, or analysis. 3. Experience providing briefings to various types of audiences. Major Duties:
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