MOS
0211
Counterintelligence/Human Intelligence (CI/HUMINT) Specialist
Description
CI/HUMINT Specialists are involved in all facets of planning and conducting HUMINT operations, CI activities, and sensitive activities (SA). CI/HUMINT Specialists require specialization in the development and coordination of multi-use networks. They are expected to possess a working knowledge of the organization, operations, and techniques employed by foreign intelligence services, international terrorist organizations, insider threats, and other CI threats. CI/HUMINT Specialists conduct sensitive and non-sensitive HUMINT operations in Joint Operations Area (JOA) and Non-JOA environments to support MEF priorities, MAGTF operations, and service requirements. They also conduct CI functional services, CI collection activities, CI incident assessments, and CI analysis in support of MEF equities, MAGTF operations, the MCISRE, CCMDs, & USMC/DoN critical infrastructure/critical programs and technology. CI/HUMINT Marines obtaining a qualifying DLAB score can receive language training.
Core Skills
- counterintelligence operations planning
- HUMINT collection and source operations
- threat assessment and risk analysis
- insider threat detection methodologies
- interviewing and elicitation techniques
- report writing and analytical summaries
- case management and documentation
- multi-agency coordination and deconfliction
- operational security (OPSEC) practices
- social engineering awareness and detection
- briefing and presenting to leadership
- network development and relationship management
- pattern analysis and link analysis
- use of secure information systems and databases
- incident response support for CI events
Common Certifications
- CompTIA Security+
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
- GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI)
- GIAC Counterintelligence Analyst (if/when available; otherwise GIAC Intelligence-related certs)
- SANS FOR578: Cyber Threat Intelligence (course certificate)
- Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
- DoD Insider Threat Program Management (CDSE courses/certificates)
Civilian Career Paths
- COUNTERINTELLIGENCE
- INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS
- PRIVATE SECURITY
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