Conduct investigations and assessments regarding personnel, security, threats, and other Agency equities. Ensure efficiency, effectiveness, compliance, and/or the safeguarding of NSA/CSS mission, information, people, and facilities worldwide. Collect information related to foreign connections by conducting interviews, gathering relevant documents, and/or conducting analysis.
Report on relevant information obtained during interviews and analysis and communicate findings and conclusions.
Security and Counterintelligence (S&CI) is responsible for the protection of NSA/CSS's information, people and facilities worldwide. The Office of Counterintelligence within S&CI protects against external and internal threats and creates a culture of security. Investigators within Security and Counterintelligence are required to successfully complete the NSA Special Agent's Course.
After successfully completing training, the responsibilities of an Investigator include: - Applying techniques of interviewing, elicitation, and analysis in a systematic manner - Completing detailed, concise, and accurate reports that encapsulate the information developed during the course of an investigation - Conducting counterintelligence investigations to resolve problems, discuss foreign connections, clarify suspicious activities, and ensure compliance with security regulations - Creating a product based on analysis of counterintelligence data - Maintaining liaison with local, state, and federal law enforcement and investigative agencies for the purpose of coordinating matters of mutual interest Note: The agency is currently hiring Investigators to specialize in: - Counterintelligence Assessments All Investigators are required to: - Successfully complete all phases of the NSA Special Agent's Course - Maintain working knowledge of applicable Policies and Regulations - Perform physical and potentially strenuous activities to include standing and walking - Have a valid driver's license
A degree in the following fields is preferred, but a degree in any field is acceptable: Analysis, Behavioral Science, Communications, Criminology, International Studies, Finance, Law Enforcement, Political Science, and Psychology.
intelcareers@nsa.gov · 1-844-424-4737
This position is with National Security Agency/Central Security Service, Department of Defense.
The posted pay range is $57736 – $133142/yr.
This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-16.
This position is open under the 'Fed Excepted' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-15 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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