Industrial Security Risk & Vetting Analyst – DC Onsite

Cybersecurity Jobs; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A2 Federal in Washington, DC onsite is seeking an analyst to strengthen acquisition and industrial security support. The role covers analytical assistance across acquisition vetting, risk and threat analysis, and day-to-day industrial security professional and management/program analyst duties, including threat assessments and document development.

Responsibilities include risk analysis, background research, KMPL management, threat matrix use, and liaison with government personnel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 3 years of analytical experience.
• 4 years demonstrated knowledge of NISPOM standards.
• 2 years knowledge of EO/SEADs/FISs related to security clearance.
• Experience in industrial security matters and related national policies.
• Willingness to undergo a CI polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Plan, perform, facilitate, and assist with analyzing known and potential risks and threats.
• Conduct background research using all available sources.
• Attain KMPL listings as required.
• Review and use the IC Threat Matrix.
• Assign company threat scores based on assessed information.
• Write threat assessments and related documents.
• Utilize resource checklists to support structured analysis and documentation.
• Support the National Industrial Security Program (NISP) and all related components.
• Assist acquisition vetting processes.
• Provide project-specific analytical support for ASU’s security mission.
• Support meetings, draft and review documents, and correspond with government personnel and other vendors.

Skills

Analytical skills

Writing ability

NISPOM knowledge

EOs/SEADs/FISs knowledge

Industrial security

Open Source research

CI polygraph

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

A2 Federal in Washington, DC onsite is seeking an analyst to strengthen acquisition and industrial security support. The role covers analytical assistance across acquisition vetting, risk and threat analysis, and day-to-day industrial security professional and management/program analyst duties, including threat assessments and document development.

Responsibilities include risk analysis, background research, KMPL management, threat matrix use, and liaison with government personnel.