Human Intelligence Desk Officer/ Counterintelligence Specialist

Company: Prescient Edge
Location: Fort Belvoir
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Description Prescient Edge is seeking a Human Intelligence Desk Officer/ Counterintelligence Specialist to support a Federal government client. As a Human Intelligence Desk Officer/ Counterintelligence Specialist, you will: Conduct technical oversight, coordination, deconfliction, and synchronization of full spectrum U.S. Army HUMINT activities in their assigned area of responsibility Provide subject matter expertise on Army HUMINT policy, doctrine, strategy, and equities regarding Army Modernization Strategy and collection priorities Ensure U.S. Army HUMINT operations compliance with applicable laws, policies, and regulations Identify and recognize information that impacts U.S. Army HUMINT equities and ensure that its interests are protected Support INSCOM representation to the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-2, Intelligence Community, and U.S. Army HUMINT collection entities regarding U.S. Army HUMINT activities Provide functional HUMINT support to policy formulation, resource management, source validation, and operational risk assessments Present oral, visual, and written presentations to senior level government and military leadership, compose documents, briefings, and white papers, and support other staff actions based on approved recommendations Benefits At Prescient Edge, we believe that acting with integrity and serving our employees is the key to everyone's success. To that end, we provide employees with a best in class benefits package that includes: A competitive salary with performance bonus opportunities Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including medical, vision, dental, and orthodontia coverage A substantial retirement plan with no vesting schedule Career development opportunities, including on-the-job training, tuition reimbursement, and networking A positive work environment where employees are respected, supported, and engaged Requirements Active TS/SCI security clearance with the ability to obtain a CI Polygraph Must be a graduate of any of the following Military Department Certifying Courses: Army - 35M Course (or its predecessor) Army - 351M Course (or its predecessor) Army – Counterintelligence Special Agent Course (CISAC) Army – 35L Course (or its predecessor) Army – 351L Course (or its predecessor) HT-JCOE - Source Operations Course (SOC) (or its predecessor) USMC - 0211/0210/0204 Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) CI and HUMINT Course. Air Force –Basic Special Investigators Course (BISC), U.S. Air Force Special Investigations Academy, or predecessor Navy – Special Agent Basic Training Program (SABTB), Naval Criminal Investigative Service Training Academy, or predecessor Must be a graduate of one of the following: HT-JCOE - Source Operations Course (SOC), or predecessor HT-JCOE – Defense Advanced Tradecraft Course (DATC), or predecessor/equivalent Other – FTC, OTC, MOTC, or equivalent Minimum of 6 years of experience as a HUMINT collector Must understand full spectrum HUMINT activities and U.S. Army and DoD HUMINT policy Strong oral and written communication Ability to clearly express oneself verbally Ability to write in a clear, concise manner Understanding of the military decision making process and how HUMINT supports operations Ability to work independently or as part of a team Demonstrated working knowledge of the concepts involved in the specific functions outlined in the specified labor category description Knowledgeable of and demonstrates ability to apply Intelligence Community (IC) and DoD classification guidelines and procedures Demonstrated ability to work semi-independently with oversight and direction Demonstrated ability to use logic when evaluating and synthesizing multiple sources of information Demonstrated understanding of interpreting analysis to include, but not limited to, its meaning, importance, and implications Demonstrated ability to defend analytic judgements with sound, logical conclusions and adapt analytic judgments when presented with new information, evolving conditions, or unexpected developments Demonstrated ability to produce timely, logical, and concise analytic reports, documents, assessments, studies, and briefing materials in formats including Microsoft Office tools (e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.), electronic/soft copy matrices, and/or web-enabled formats Demonstrated ability to communicate complex issues clearly in a concise and organized manner, both verbally and non-verbally, with strong grammar skills Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Office tools Demonstrated ability to develop structured research including, but not limited to, obtaining, evaluating, organizing, and maintaining information within security and data protocols Demonstrated ability to recognize nuances and resolve contradictions and inconsistencies in information Demonstrated working knowledge using complex analytic methodologies, such as structured analytic techniques or alternative approaches, to examine biases, assumptions, and theories to eliminate uncertainty, strengthen analytic arguments, and mitigate surprise. Structured analytic techniques include, but are not limited to, analysis of competing hypotheses, devil's advocacy, high-impact/ low-impact analysis, red team analysis and alternative futures analysis Demonstrated understanding of intelligence collection capabilities and limitations, to include but not limited to, technical sensors/platforms and human intelligence sources related to the position Demonstrated understanding of evaluating collected intelligence reporting, engaging with collection managers, and developing collection requirements *College education cannot be used in lieu of experience.

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