Counterintelligence Analyst Jobs

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Counterintelligence AnalystThe Counterintelligence Analyst will support the NOAA Research Security Program by conducting specialized analyses to identify, assess, and mitigate threats to NOAA's critical technologies, intellectual property, and research data. This position requires a strong background in counterintelligence methodologies with specific experience in research security, technology protection, and foreign influence detection. Location: (Hybrid) Silver Spring, MD Clearance: Top SecretResponsibilities and/or Success Factors:Threat Assessment and AnalysisConduct comprehensive assessments of foreign influence risks in NOAA research programsAnalyze intelligence reports and open-source information to identify potential threats to NOAA-sponsored researchPerform due diligence research on foreign entities seeking collaboration with NOAA research programsSupport development of the NOAA Critical Assets List by identifying critical technologies vulnerable to foreign acquisitionPolicy and Procedure DevelopmentAssist in developing specialized due diligence processes for both classified (JWICS) and unclassified research security reviewsContribute to the export control policy development and technology control plan assessmentsDraft standard operating procedures for counterintelligence-focused due diligence in research collaborationsSupport development of disclosure requirements standards and consequences for violationsSecurity Framework ImplementationProvide counterintelligence expertise for gap analysis of current NOAA research security postureContribute to risk assessments of critical and emerging technologies as defined by NSPM-33Develop procedures for identifying and mitigating nation-state threats to NOAA researchAssist in designing supply chain risk management processes to protect research integrityTraining and Incident ResponseDevelop specialized training materials focusing on foreign influence detection, technology protection, and threat awarenessSupport tabletop exercises and simulations specific to counterintelligence scenariosContribute to incident response planning for cases of suspected foreign influence or unauthorized technology transferProvide briefings to NOAA personnel on counterintelligence trends and threat indicatorsMinimum Qualifications Including Certificates:Bachelor's degree in Intelligence Studies, International Relations, Cybersecurity, or related fieldMinimum 5 years of experience in counterintelligence, preferably in a government or research environmentIn-depth knowledge of NSPM-33 requirements and research security frameworksExperience with export control regulations (ITAR, EAR) and technology control proceduresProficiency with classified and unclassified intelligence analysis tools and methodologiesStrong analytical skills and ability to synthesize information from multiple sourcesExcellent written and verbal communication skills

Job Description

Counterintelligence AnalystThe Counterintelligence Analyst will support the NOAA Research Security Program by conducting specialized analyses to identify, assess, and mitigate threats to NOAA's critical technologies, intellectual property, and research data. This position requires a strong background in counterintelligence methodologies with specific experience in research security, technology protection, and foreign influence detection. Location: (Hybrid) Silver Spring, MD Clearance: Top SecretResponsibilities and/or Success Factors:Threat Assessment and AnalysisConduct comprehensive assessments of foreign influence risks in NOAA research programsAnalyze intelligence reports and open-source information to identify potential threats to NOAA-sponsored researchPerform due diligence research on foreign entities seeking collaboration with NOAA research programsSupport development of the NOAA Critical Assets List by identifying critical technologies vulnerable to foreign acquisitionPolicy and Procedure DevelopmentAssist in developing specialized due diligence processes for both classified (JWICS) and unclassified research security reviewsContribute to the export control policy development and technology control plan assessmentsDraft standard operating procedures for counterintelligence-focused due diligence in research collaborationsSupport development of disclosure requirements standards and consequences for violationsSecurity Framework ImplementationProvide counterintelligence expertise for gap analysis of current NOAA research security postureContribute to risk assessments of critical and emerging technologies as defined by NSPM-33Develop procedures for identifying and mitigating nation-state threats to NOAA researchAssist in designing supply chain risk management processes to protect research integrityTraining and Incident ResponseDevelop specialized training materials focusing on foreign influence detection, technology protection, and threat awarenessSupport tabletop exercises and simulations specific to counterintelligence scenariosContribute to incident response planning for cases of suspected foreign influence or unauthorized technology transferProvide briefings to NOAA personnel on counterintelligence trends and threat indicatorsMinimum Qualifications Including Certificates:Bachelor's degree in Intelligence Studies, International Relations, Cybersecurity, or related fieldMinimum 5 years of experience in counterintelligence, preferably in a government or research environmentIn-depth knowledge of NSPM-33 requirements and research security frameworksExperience with export control regulations (ITAR, EAR) and technology control proceduresProficiency with classified and unclassified intelligence analysis tools and methodologiesStrong analytical skills and ability to synthesize information from multiple sourcesExcellent written and verbal communication skills