Counterintelligence Analyst

Arenatechnologies; Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) seeks a Counterintelligence Analyst to provide onsite Entity Vetting support and leadership. The role focuses on identifying FOCI risk across the Defense Industrial Base, coordinating with the program manager and government leaders for analytic results.

Required: 8+ years in risk/competitive intelligence, active TS/SCI clearance, and willingness to work onsite at Quantico/Stafford, VA. Salary guidance reflects VA pay transparency and market alignment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field.
• 8+ years in risk analysis, competitive intelligence, or related areas.
• Experience using business, legal, and intelligence databases.
• 8+ years identifying trends and anomalies.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Able to work fully onsite based on client needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide Entity Vetting support and team leadership onsite.
• Coordinate with the SPA program manager and government leaders for performance and analytics.
• Identify and analyze FOCI risk across the Defense Industrial Base.

Skills

Risk analysis

Competitive intelligence

Finance & M&A analysis

Analytics standards

Trends & patterns

TS/SCI clearance

On-site work coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Market Research, or related fields

Tools

Bloomberg

Factiva

LexisNexis

PitchBook

Capital IQ

Dunn & Bradstreet

Job description

Overview

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producingResults that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.

The Joint, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Interagency Division provides expert support services to a range of customers spanning across the Department of Defense, Federal Civilian, and international markets. JOID provides a diverse portfolio of analytical and programmatic capabilities to help our customers make informed decisions on their most challenging issues.

The Industry and Security Analysis Group (ISAG) within JOID provides analytical, technical, and program support to promote, grow, and protect the U.S. industrial base. ISAG’s support spans the Department of Defense (DOD), Department of Commerce, and other agencies to deliver critical decision support to national security leaders. Our team informs policy decisions, enables execution of comprehensive strategies and monitors and reports on the effectiveness of implementation. This enables senior leaders to execute strategies for developing and sustaining a robust industrial base that meets our nation’s strategic resource objectives. From policy to practice, we are a team of economic and national security professionals providing innovative solutions for our Nation’s most pressing security challenges.

We have an upcoming need for a Counterintelligence Analyst to provide onsite support out of Quantico, VA and Stafford, VA.

Responsibilities

The Counterintelligence Analyst will provide Entity Vetting support and team leadership. The candidate will coordinate with the onsite SPA program manager and government leaders for the performance, planning, training, and analytic results. The primary focus of this position is to identify and analyze potential Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) risk across the Defense Industrial Base.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Market Research, or related fields
• 8+ years of experience in risk analysis, competitive intelligence, commercial due diligence, finance, or merger & acquisitions
• 8+ years of experience applying analytics standards for business intelligence, security, and intelligence data
• 8+ years of experience using commercial and proprietary business, legal, and intelligence databases and resources (e.g. Bloomberg, Factiva, LexisNexis, Pitchbook, Capital IQ, Dunn & Bradstreet, etc.)
• 8+ years of experience identifying trends, patterns, anomalies, and potential solutions
• Active TS/SCI clearance
• Able to work fully onsite based on client needs

Desired:

• Previous experience conducting Entity Vetting and Counterintelligence Analysis for the Department of Defense

At SPA, we strive to deliver a robust total compensation package that will attract and retain top talent. Elements of the compensation package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. SPA provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, etc.
Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
VA Pay Transparency Salary range: $135k – $165k