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COUNTERINTELLIGENCE DIVISION
The Counterintelligence Division's strategic goal is to protect the United States against foreign intelligence
operations and espionage. It accomplishes this by interacting with the U.S. law enforcement and intelligence
communities to neutralize the intelligence activities of foreign countries, and entities that pose a significant
threat to the United States.
For career-related information on the Counterintelligence Division, please see:
Types of Work Performed
The Special Agents and Professional Staff employees who work in the Counterintelligence Division are responsible
for a wide variety of functions, including:
- Performing a variety of analytical and advisory tasks to inform FBI decision makers
- Developing management plans, procedures, and methodologies
- Conducting research, collecting information, and sharing information
- Assisting field personnel with investigative counterintelligence operations
- Completing clerical and administrative functions
- Performing budgetary assignments (distribution of funds, travel vouchers, etc.)
- Conducting inventory and maintenance of computer/property/equipment, etc.
- Delivering presentations and briefings
- Coordinating conferences
- Producing logical and concise written products
- Providing training to employees
- Dealing with security issues
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Useful Educational Backgrounds
Preferred graduate degrees from any accredited college or university, or comparable foreign colleges/universities include:
- National Security Studies
- International Relations
- Regional Area Studies (countries of interest)
- Journalism
- History
- Political Science
- Other social sciences
- Juris Doctor
Preferred undergraduate degrees from any accredited college or university, or comparable foreign colleges/universities include:
- International Relations
- Regional Area Studies (countries of interest)
- Journalism
- History
- Political Science
- Public Administration
- Other Specialized Education/Experience
- Knowledge of a particular country through academic study, professional experience, and/or language capabilities
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Critical Skills/Desirable Backgrounds
The critical skills of interest to the Counterintelligence Division include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Knowledge of foreign cultures, international relations, and/or national security issues
- Computer skills; including the ability to utilize word processing software, database software (e.g., Access), electronic
mail, and query ability for Internet/open source database skills
- Knowledge of property and space management
- Knowledge of budget matters
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Career Advancement Opportunities
The Counterintelligence Division has positions that start from GS-5 and advance to the GS-15 level. Each position within
the Division has its own career path. Promotions are merit based and require the demonstrated ability to perform
higher-level duties.
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Training Requirements and Opportunities
The Counterintelligence Division has a continuing education requirement of 15 hours annually. The Division encourages
employees to avail themselves of training opportunities applicable to their positions. Training is offered through the FBI,
the United States Intelligence Community (USIC), as well as government and private vendors on a variety of topics.
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Travel Requirements
There are professional positions within the Counterintelligence Division that offer travel opportunities. Usually,
travel is domestic to support field investigations or to attend conferences, symposiums and training hosted by the
FBI or other USIC agencies. International travel is also possible, but limited.
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