Counterintelligence Analyst — Threat & Research Security Lead

UPSLOPE ADVISORS, INC; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

UPSLOPE ADVISORS, INC. seeks a Counterintelligence Analyst to support the NOAA Research Security Program by identifying, assessing, and mitigating threats to NOAA’s critical technologies, IP, and data.

The role requires expertise in counterintelligence methodologies with a focus on research security and foreign influence detection. The candidate will conduct threat assessments, develop due diligence processes, implement security frameworks, and deliver training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Intelligence Studies, International Relations, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• 5+ years of counterintelligence experience, preferably in a government or research environment.
• Knowledge of NSPM-33 requirements and research security frameworks.
• Experience with export control regulations (ITAR, EAR) and technology control plans.
• Proficiency with classified and unclassified intelligence analysis tools.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to synthesize multi-source data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments of foreign influence risks in NOAA research programs
• Analyze intelligence reports and open-source information to identify threats
• Perform due diligence on foreign entities seeking collaboration with NOAA
• Support development of the NOAA Critical Assets List
• Develop due diligence processes for classified and unclassified reviews
• Contribute to export control policy and technology control plan assessments
• Draft SOPs for counterintelligence-focused due diligence
• Support creation of disclosure standards and violation consequences
• Conduct gap analysis of NOAA’s research security posture
• Contribute to risk assessments of critical and emerging technologies (NSPM-33)
• Design procedures for identifying and mitigating nation-state threats
• Assist in supply chain risk management for research integrity
• Develop and deliver training on foreign influence detection and threat awareness
• Support tabletop exercises and simulations for counterintelligence scenarios
• Assist with incident response planning for suspected foreign influence or unauthorized technology transfer
• Provide briefings to NOAA personnel on counterintelligence trends and indicators

Skills

Analytical skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Multi-source data synthesis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Intelligence Studies/IR/Cybersecurity

Tools

Intelligence analysis tools

Job description

UPSLOPE ADVISORS, INC. seeks a Counterintelligence Analyst to support the NOAA Research Security Program by identifying, assessing, and mitigating threats to NOAA’s critical technologies, IP, and data.

The role requires expertise in counterintelligence methodologies with a focus on research security and foreign influence detection. The candidate will conduct threat assessments, develop due diligence processes, implement security frameworks, and deliver training.