(735) Counterintelligence Analyst

Arlo Solutions LLC; Silver Spring (MD); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Arlo Solutions LLC is seeking a Counterintelligence Analyst to support NOAA Research Security in Silver Spring, MD. The role requires a TS/SCI clearance and focuses on identifying threats to NOAA technology, IP, and data through specialized analyses.

Responsibilities include threat assessment, due diligence, policy development, and collaboration with classified and unclassified programs. A strong background in counterintelligence and NSPM-33 is required for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Intelligence Studies, International Relations, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of counterintelligence experience in a government or research setting.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Conduct threat assessments and analyses of foreign influence risks to NOAA research programs.
• Analyze intelligence reports and open-source information to identify threats.
• Perform due diligence research on foreign entities seeking collaboration with NOAA programs.
• Develop and refine security policies, export control procedures, and due diligence processes.
• Draft standard operating procedures for counterintelligence in research collaborations.
• Support incident response planning and tabletop exercises for counterintelligence scenarios.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written & verbal communication

Intelligence analysis tools

Multi-source synthesis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Intelligence Studies/IR/Cybersecurity

Job description

Arlo 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.

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.

Position Description:

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:

TS/SCI

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.

Security Requirement:

• Active Top Secret Clearance (SSBI/Tier 5) requiredprior to start.
• Must comply with DoD/NISPOM regulations and NOAA security requirements.

AAP 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.