(575) Counterintelligence Analyst

Counterintelligence AnalystArlo Solutions (Arlo) is an information technology consulting services company that specializes in delivering technology solutions. Our reputation reflects the high quality of the talented Arlo Solutions team and the consultants working in partnership with our customers. Our mission is to understand and meet the needs of both our customers and consultants by delivering quality, value-added solutions. Our solutions are designed and managed to not only reduce costs, but to improve business processes, accelerate response time, improve services to end-users, and give our customers a competitive edge, now and into the future.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, MDClearance: 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 acquisitionAssist 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 violationsProvide 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 integrityDevelop 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 skillsSecurity Requirement:Active Top Secret Clearance (SSBI/Tier 5) required prior to startMust comply with DoD/NISPOM regulations and NOAA security requirementsAAP Statement: We are proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and as such, we evaluate qualified candidates in full consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, and any other protected status.