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Top Secret
Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience)
Intelligence
Silver Spring, MD (Off-Site/Hybrid)
The 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 Secret
Responsibilities and/or Success Factors:
Threat Assessment and Analysis
Conduct comprehensive assessments of foreign influence risks in NOAA research programs
Analyze intelligence reports and open-source information to identify potential threats to NOAA-sponsored research
Perform due diligence research on foreign entities seeking collaboration with NOAA research programs.
Support development of the NOAA Critical Assets List by identifying critical technologies vulnerable to foreign acquisition Policy and Procedure Development
Assist in developing specialized due diligence processes for both classified (JWICS) and unclassified research security reviews
Contribute to the export control policy development and technology control plan assessments
Draft standard operating procedures for counterintelligence-focused due diligence in research collaborations
Support development of disclosure requirements standards and consequences for violations Security Framework Implementation
Provide counterintelligence expertise for gap analysis of current NOAA research security posture
Contribute to risk assessments of critical and emerging technologies as defined by NSPM-33
Develop procedures for identifying and mitigating nation-state threats to NOAA research
Assist in designing supply chain risk management processes to protect research integrity Training and Incident Response
Develop specialized training materials focusing on foreign influence detection, technology protection, and threat awareness
Support tabletop exercises and simulations specific to counterintelligence scenarios
Contribute to incident response planning for cases of suspected foreign influence or unauthorized technology transfer
Provide briefings to NOAA personnel on counterintelligence trends and threat indicators
Minimum Qualifications Including Certificates:
Bachelor's degree in Intelligence Studies, International Relations, Cybersecurity, or related field Minimum 5 years of experience in counterintelligence, preferably in a government or research environment.
In-depth knowledge of NSPM-33 requirements and research security frameworks
Experience with export control regulations (ITAR, EAR) and technology control procedures.
Proficiency with classified and unclassified intelligence analysis tools and methodologies.
Strong analytical skills and ability to synthesize information from multiple sources.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Location: (Hybrid) Silver Spring, MD
Clearance: Top Secret
Responsibilities and/or Success Factors:
Threat Assessment and Analysis
Conduct comprehensive assessments of foreign influence risks in NOAA research programs
Analyze intelligence reports and open-source information to identify potential threats to NOAA-sponsored research
Perform due diligence research on foreign entities seeking collaboration with NOAA research programs.
Support development of the NOAA Critical Assets List by identifying critical technologies vulnerable to foreign acquisition Policy and Procedure Development
Assist in developing specialized due diligence processes for both classified (JWICS) and unclassified research security reviews
Contribute to the export control policy development and technology control plan assessments
Draft standard operating procedures for counterintelligence-focused due diligence in research collaborations
Support development of disclosure requirements standards and consequences for violations Security Framework Implementation
Provide counterintelligence expertise for gap analysis of current NOAA research security posture
Contribute to risk assessments of critical and emerging technologies as defined by NSPM-33
Develop procedures for identifying and mitigating nation-state threats to NOAA research
Assist in designing supply chain risk management processes to protect research integrity Training and Incident Response
Develop specialized training materials focusing on foreign influence detection, technology protection, and threat awareness
Support tabletop exercises and simulations specific to counterintelligence scenarios
Contribute to incident response planning for cases of suspected foreign influence or unauthorized technology transfer
Provide briefings to NOAA personnel on counterintelligence trends and threat indicators
Minimum Qualifications Including Certificates:
Bachelor's degree in Intelligence Studies, International Relations, Cybersecurity, or related field Minimum 5 years of experience in counterintelligence, preferably in a government or research environment.
In-depth knowledge of NSPM-33 requirements and research security frameworks
Experience with export control regulations (ITAR, EAR) and technology control procedures.
Proficiency with classified and unclassified intelligence analysis tools and methodologies.
Strong analytical skills and ability to synthesize information from multiple sources.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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