Counterintelligence Special Agent

U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command

Vacancy Announcement

INSCOM-AFSC-04202026-001 Intelligence

Specialist 0132-13 Worldwide (CI)

Intelligence Specialist (Operations)

Open Period: 20-27 April 2026

Open to all US Citizens

KEY POSITION DETAILS

Salary Range: $90,925 - $118,204

Series & Grade: GG-0132-13

Job Title: Intelligence Specialist (Operations)

Position Information: Full Time Excepted

Service Permanent

Duty Location: Multiple vacancies worldwide

Drug Testing: Yes

Travel Required: Up to 25% of the

Time

Who May Apply: All U.S. Citizen

Security Clearance: Top Secret/SCI

Supervisory/Non-Supervisory: Non-Supervisory

Obtain/Maintain Certifications: N/A

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: May be Authorized

PCS Expense Authorized: May be Authorized

Incentives: May be Authorized Marketing Message

Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army.

Job Summary

These are Military Intelligence Civilian Excepted Career (MICECP) positions within the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). Employees occupying DCIPS positions are in the Excepted Service and must adhere to U.S. Code, Title 10, as well as Department of Defense Instruction 1400.25. This position is located at the U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command, MICECP. This vacancy announcement will fill positions at worldwide locations. If selected, the initial assignment will be to the position and the duties described and in accordance with MICECP procedures. Additionally, the selectee will be subject to involuntary reassignment at the assigned grade level into a position worldwide based on the program needs.

Generally, rotations occur every 5-7 years. The selectee is also subject to deployments in support of United States contingency operations.

Specific Duties

• Incumbent serves as an Intelligence Specialist and full performance Counterintelligence Special Agent in the Military Intelligence Excepted Career Program (MICECP).

• Plans, oversees, and conducts the full range of Counterintelligence (CI) and Counterespionage (CE) investigations, operations Security (OPSEC) and CI special operations and CI collections in direct support of the assigned unit’s CI mission.

• Determines requirements, conducts liaison, and conducts appropriate CI and OPSEC services and operations at supported organizations.

• Prepares and implements associates CI investigative and operational reports, plans and memoranda in Accordance with Army and DoD policies.

• Prepares timely and proper requisite documents during all phases of collection assignments. Ensures appropriate coordination with all government agencies in support of assigned collection operations.

Specific Duties

• Incumbent serves as an Intelligence Specialist and full performance Counterintelligence Special Agent in the

Military Intelligence Excepted Career Program (MICECP).

• Plans, oversees, and conducts the full range of Counterintelligence (CI) and Counterespionage (CE) investigations, operations Security (OPSEC) and CI special operations and CI collections in direct support of the assigned unit’s CI mission.

• Determines requirements, conducts liaison, and conducts appropriate CI and OPSEC services and operations at supported organizations.

• Prepares and implements associates CI investigative and operational reports, plans and memoranda in Accordance with Army and DoD policies.

• Prepares timely and proper requisite documents during all phases of collection assignments. Ensures appropriate coordination with all government agencies in support of assigned collection operations. Specialized Experience & Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position.

Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position. Such experience is typically in or directly related to the work of the position to be filled.

Specialized experience is defined as experience Conducting Counterintelligence (CI), Counterespionage (CE), and/or Counterterrorism (CT) operations/investigations; preparation of associated CI/CE/CT reports, plans, and memoranda; and, participating with intelligence community personnel to exchange information, resolve issues and conducting liaison with intelligence partners.

SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR: Army Counterintelligence (ACI) Special Agents are required to complete CI-related courses and must hold ACI badges and credentials (B&C) to be considered full performance and perform the duties of the positions held. Applicants must demonstrate they currently hold ACI B&C or have completed approved courses and be eligible for ACI B&C. Acceptable courses are Counterintelligence Special Agent Course (CISAC), Counterintelligence Officer’s Course (CIOC), Counterintelligence Agents Course (CIAC) or equivalent DoD courses for which an exception to policy can be initiated leading to ACI B&C.

Highly desirable experience is defined as graduation from any of the following certifying courses; CIOC or equivalent, AFCIOC modules, FLETC, CDTI, TSCM. Five years of counterintelligence investigative or operational

assignments and proficiency in foreign languages are highly desirable.

Qualifications for the GG-13 grade level: To qualify applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade/level (GS/GG-12). For further details on the specific occupational series requirements, please go the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-

oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule- qualification-standards/#url=List-by-

Occupational-Series

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

• CI Policies

• CI Operations

• Intelligence Community Partnering

• Technical Competence

NOTE: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or

experience gained in another government agency so long as it was at a level at least equivalent to the next lower grade in the series.

Conditions of Employment

1. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented information (SCI) security clearance.

2. Must be willing to undergo and successfully complete a Counterintelligence Scope Polygraph Examination and pass random examinations thereafter in accordance with Army Regulation 380-67, Personnel Security Program.

3. In accordance with Change 3 to AR 600-85, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program, must successfully pass a urinalysis screening for illegal drugs prior to appointment and periodically thereafter.

4. Must sign and comply with the provision of a mobility (rotation) agreement. Mobility may include unaccompanied tours.

5. All INSCOM employees may be subject to extended temporary duty (TDY) or worldwide deployments during crisis situations to perform mission essential functions as determined by management.

6. May be required to perform TDY of at least 25% of the time and may be subject to extended TDY.

7. Must successfully complete all required certification courses and training for the discipline, position, and grade as directed by the CG, INSCOM, the MICECP Program Manager or otherwise established in the program manager guide. In accordance with the MICECP Career guide, the incumbent of this position must successfully complete the CI Special Agent Course, Fort Huachuca, Arizona.

Additional Information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.

• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.

• Two-year trial period may be required

• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.

• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant

(https://acpol2.army.mil/chra_dodea/retiree.pdf) information sheet.

• This is a Career Program (CP) 35 position

• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.

• When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit

https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information.

• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.

• Recruitment, Retention and Relocation Incentives may be authorized.

This position is a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) position in the Excepted

Service under 10 U.S.C. 1601. DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans' Preference to preference eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., in accordance with the procedures in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement.

The United States Government does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a parent, genetic information, disability, age, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or on the basis of personal favoritism.

The Department of the Army provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of this application hiring process, please notify the Hosting HR Specialist for assistance. Your requests for reasonable accommodation will be addressed on a case-by-case basis. How to Apply

WARNING: DO NOT INCLUDE CLASSIFIED INFORMATION IN YOUR APPLICATION

PACKET! Application packages that contain Classified information WILL NOT receive

consideration for this position. Should you submit a resume or any other document as part of your application package and it is confirmed that any of the information is Classified, in addition to being found ineligible for consideration for this position, your Security Office will be notified to determine if any further action is warranted.

1. You must upload your resume and any supporting documents before hitting start on the link.

https://armyintel.hirevue.com/signup/36DU2prWgGt4NevLFAmcQEt/

2. Once the documents are visible on the sign in screen, select the “start” button to apply and complete the basic assessment.

3. Please do not upload documents that contain personal information (SF-50, DD-214). Do not upload any classified information with your application submission.

4. Complete applications to include a Resume and response to basic eligibility questions must be submitted by 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the closing date of the announcement.

Incomplete packages may be removed from consideration.

5. For additional assistance, please email the MICECP Recruiting and Accessions Team at

[email protected] include INSCOM-AFSC-04132026-001 Intelligence Specialist 0132-13 Worldwide (CI) in the subject of the email.

• Requested Documents: A COMPLETE RESUME IS REQUIRED. Your resume must show relevant experience (cover letter optional) where you worked, job title, duties and accomplishments, employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week & salary. Note: Your resume must be limited to two pages or less and must clearly demonstrate the specialized experience required for this position, as outlined in the job announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will not be considered and will result in disqualification from the application process.

• If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your pay plan, series and grade level i.e. GG-0201-013 on your resume for each Federal position. You are required to submit acceptable documentation of your appointment eligibility, by submitting a copy of your last or most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action upon request after application.

• Veterans: You are required to submit acceptable proof of your preference or appointment eligibility.

Acceptable documentation is a DD Form 214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," showing dates of service, as well as character of service (Honorable, General, etc.) and time lost (if any).

The member 4 copy of your DD Form 214 is required as well as any documentation concerning a disability (SF-15 and Veterans Affairs Notification of Preference) upon request after application.

• Additional supporting documentation may be requested as necessary. Specialized Experience & Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position.

Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position. Such experience is typically in or directly related to the work of the position to be filled.

Specialized experience is defined as experience Conducting Counterintelligence (CI), Counterespionage (CE), and/or Counterterrorism (CT) operations/investigations; preparation of associated CI/CE/CT reports, plans, and memoranda; and, participating with intelligence community personnel to exchange information, resolve issues and conducting liaison with intelligence partners.

SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR: Army Counterintelligence (ACI) Special Agents are required to complete CI-related courses and must hold ACI badges and credentials (B&C) to be considered full performance and perform the duties of the positions held. Applicants must demonstrate they currently hold ACI B&C or have completed approved courses and be eligible for ACI B&C. Acceptable courses are Counterintelligence Special Agent Course (CISAC), Counterintelligence Officer’s Course (CIOC), Counterintelligence Agents Course (CIAC) or equivalent DoD courses for which an exception to policy can be initiated leading to ACI B&C.

Highly desirable experience is defined as graduation from any of the following certifying courses; CIOC or equivalent, AFCIOC modules, FLETC, CDTI, TSCM. Five years of counterintelligence investigative or operational

assignments and proficiency in foreign languages are highly desirable.

Qualifications for the GG-13 grade level: To qualify applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade/level (GS/GG-12). For further details on the specific occupational series requirements, please go the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-

oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule- qualification-standards/#url=List-by-

Occupational-Series

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

• CI Policies

• CI Operations

• Intelligence Community Partnering

• Technical Competence

NOTE: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or

experience gained in another government agency so long as it was at a level at least equivalent to the next lower grade in the series.

Conditions of Employment

1. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented information (SCI) security clearance.

2. Must be willing to undergo and successfully complete a Counterintelligence Scope Polygraph Examination and pass random examinations thereafter in accordance with Army Regulation 380-67, Personnel Security Program.

3. In accordance with Change 3 to AR 600-85, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program, must successfully pass a urinalysis screening for illegal drugs prior to appointment and periodically thereafter.

4. Must sign and comply with the provision of a mobility (rotation) agreement. Mobility may include unaccompanied tours.

5. All INSCOM employees may be subject to extended temporary duty (TDY) or worldwide deployments during crisis situations to perform mission essential functions as determined by management.

6. May be required to perform TDY of at least 25% of the time and may be subject to extended TDY.

7. Must successfully complete all required certification courses and training for the discipline, position, and grade as directed by the CG, INSCOM, the MICECP Program Manager or otherwise established in the program manager guide. In accordance with the MICECP Career guide, the incumbent of this position must successfully complete the CI Special Agent Course, Fort Huachuca, Arizona.

Additional Information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.

• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.

• Two-year trial period may be required

• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.

• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant

(https://acpol2.army.mil/chra_dodea/retiree.pdf) information sheet.

• This is a Career Program (CP) 35 position

• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.

• When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit

https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information.

• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.

• Recruitment, Retention and Relocation Incentives may be authorized.

This position is a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) position in the Excepted

Service under 10 U.S.C. 1601. DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans' Preference to preference eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., in accordance with the procedures in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement.

The United States Government does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a parent, genetic information, disability, age, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or on the basis of personal favoritism.

The Department of the Army provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of this application hiring process, please notify the Hosting HR Specialist for assistance. Your requests for reasonable accommodation will be addressed on a case-by-case basis. How to Apply

WARNING: DO NOT INCLUDE CLASSIFIED INFORMATION IN YOUR APPLICATION

PACKET! Application packages that contain Classified information WILL NOT receive

consideration for this position. Should you submit a resume or any other document as part of your application package and it is confirmed that any of the information is Classified, in addition to being found ineligible for consideration for this position, your Security Office will be notified to determine if any further action is warranted.

1. You must upload your resume and any supporting documents before hitting start on the link.

https://armyintel.hirevue.com/signup/36DU2prWgGt4NevLFAmcQEt/

2. Once the documents are visible on the sign in screen, select the “start” button to apply and complete the basic assessment.

3. Please do not upload documents that contain personal information (SF-50, DD-214). Do not upload any classified information with your application submission.

4. Complete applications to include a Resume and response to basic eligibility questions must be submitted by 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the closing date of the announcement.

Incomplete packages may be removed from consideration.

5. For additional assistance, please email the MICECP Recruiting and Accessions Team at

[email protected] include INSCOM-AFSC-04132026-001 Intelligence Specialist 0132-13 Worldwide (CI) in the subject of the email.

• Requested Documents: A COMPLETE RESUME IS REQUIRED. Your resume must show relevant experience (cover letter optional) where you worked, job title, duties and accomplishments, employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week & salary. Note: Your resume must be limited to two pages or less and must clearly demonstrate the specialized experience required for this position, as outlined in the job announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will not be considered and will result in disqualification from the application process.

• If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your pay plan, series and grade level i.e. GG-0201-013 on your resume for each Federal position. You are required to submit acceptable documentation of your appointment eligibility, by submitting a copy of your last or most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action upon request after application.

• Veterans: You are required to submit acceptable proof of your preference or appointment eligibility.

Acceptable documentation is a DD Form 214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," showing dates of service, as well as character of service (Honorable, General, etc.) and time lost (if any).

The member 4 copy of your DD Form 214 is required as well as any documentation concerning a disability (SF-15 and Veterans Affairs Notification of Preference) upon request after application.

• Additional supporting documentation may be requested as necessary.