Lead Task Manager-Entity Vetting

ISN; Stafford (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ISN is seeking a Lead Task Manager to provide leadership and analytical oversight for the Due Diligence Unit supporting Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency entity vetting and industrial security missions. Lead daily operations, coordinate with leaders, and conduct comprehensive due diligence reviews of companies and ownership structures to identify risk indicators and inform decisions.

Ideal candidates have extensive experience in risk analysis, business intelligence, and using

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and research skills to evaluate complex ownership, financial, and foreign affiliation data.
• Ability to identify relationships, anomalies, information gaps, and risk indicators within complex structures.
• Ability to synthesize information into clear, defensible analytical products.
• Knowledge of source evaluation, documentation, and analytical quality standards.
• Strong written and verbal communication for government and program leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to lead personnel, manage priorities, and ensure quality.
• Knowledge of NISP and FOCI principles is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and research, analytical, and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily DDU program operations, including workload management and performance.
• Coordinate with Program Manager and stakeholders on priorities and requirements.
• Lead due diligence reviews of companies, ownership structures, and key personnel.
• Research corporate ownership, foreign affiliations, and financial information.
• Identify risk indicators and information gaps requiring escalation.
• Develop analytical assessments, reports, and briefings for decision-makers.
• Review program work products for analytical quality and sourcing compliance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Leadership

Source evaluation

NISP/FOCI knowledge

MS Office proficiency

Program/Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, economics, market research, security, intelligence, or related field

Certifications in due diligence, intelligence analysis, or related disciplines (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join a Company Where Leadership Makes a Difference

At ISN, we believe our people are the driving force behind our success. For more than 45 years, we've partnered with over 150 federal agencies to deliver innovative, mission-critical solutions that strengthen government mission and serve the public.

Recognized over 25 times by the Washington Business Journal as one of the 50 Fastest Growing Government Contractors and by the Inc. 5000 as one of the Fastest Growing Private Companies, ISN continues to grow through exceptional service, innovation, and a commitment to excellence. We have earned more than 100 commendation letters from our customers recognizing our commitment to exceptional quality, timely delivery, and unwavering integrity. We take pride in our role as a trusted government partner, delivering innovative solutions that benefit society, strengthen national security, and support mission-critical operations.

At ISN, you'll find more than a career—you'll find an opportunity to influence strategy, lead high-performing teams, and help shape the future of government. We foster a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture where leaders are empowered to solve complex challenges, build strong customer partnerships, and create lasting impact.

If you're passionate about leading people, delivering operational excellence, and driving strategic growth across federal programs, we'd love to hear from you.

Why You'll Love Working at ISN

We believe great leaders deserve great support. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Comprehensive Medical Coverage with Prescription Benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Company-Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Company-Paid Basic Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off beginning on your first day of employment
• Professional growth and leadership development opportunities

ISN is actively seeking a Lead Task Manager to provides leadership and analytical oversight for the Due Diligence Unit (DDU) activities supporting Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) entity vetting and industrial security mission. Specific duties will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Lead daily DDU program operations, including workload management, personnel coordination, priorities, deliverables, and performance.
• Coordinate with the Program Manager, Government leadership, and other stakeholders regarding mission priorities, staffing, training, and operational requirements.
• Lead comprehensive due diligence reviews of companies, ownership structures, key personnel, and business relationships to identify potential national security risks.
• Research and analyze corporate ownership, beneficial ownership, foreign affiliations, financial interests, organizational structures, and other relevant entity information.
• Conduct research using Government systems, commercial databases, open-source information, corporate records, financial information, and other authorized sources.
• Identify risk indicators, information gaps, inconsistencies, and complex relationships requiring additional research, escalation, or Government review.
• Develop clear and defensible due diligence assessments, analytical reports, recommendations, briefings, and other decision-support products.
• Review program work products for analytical quality, accuracy, completeness, appropriate sourcing, and compliance.

Required Experience:

• Minimum 8 years of experience in risk analysis, competitive intelligence, commercial due diligence, finance, or mergers and acquisitions.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in applying analytical standards to business intelligence, and security or intelligence data
• Minimum 8 years of experience using commercial and proprietary business, legal, and intelligence databases and resources
• Minimum 8 years of experience identifying trends, patterns, anomalies, and recommended solutions
• Experience researching and analyzing companies, ownership structures, beneficial ownership, foreign affiliations, business relationships, and key individuals.
• Experience identifying and assessing organizational, financial, foreign influence, or national security risk indicators.
• Experience developing analytical assessments, reports, recommendations, and briefings for Government or organizational leadership.
• Experience leading or coordinating analytical teams, workloads, projects, or operational activities is strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting DCSA, DoD, the National Industrial Security Program (NISP), FOCI, or comparable national security missions is preferred.

Qualifications:

• Strong analytical and research skills with the ability to evaluate complex corporate, ownership, financial, and foreign affiliation information.
• Ability to identify relationships, anomalies, information gaps, and risk indicators within complex business and organizational structures.
• Ability to synthesize information from multiple sources into clear, accurate, and defensible analytical products.
• Strong understanding of source evaluation, documentation, and analytical quality standards.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate findings and recommendations to Government and program leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to lead personnel, manage competing priorities, and maintain quality across multiple analytical activities.
• Knowledge of entity vetting, industrial security, the National Industrial Security Program (NISP), and Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) principles is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and applicable research, analytical, case management, and reporting tools.

Additional Requirements:

• Must be able to provide proof of US Citizenship.
• Must possess and maintain the security clearance and eligibility required for the position.
• Must meet applicable Government security, suitability, facility access, and information system requirements.
• Must be capable of appropriately handling classified, proprietary, sensitive, and Government information.
• Must successfully complete required DCSA and Government training applicable to assigned responsibilities.
• Must comply with applicable DoD, DCSA, NISP, security, and information protection requirements.
• Must be able to work at designated Government facilities and support other locations as mission requirements dictate.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, economics, market research, security, intelligence, or related field
• Relevant professional training or certifications in due diligence, intelligence analysis, industrial security, FOCI, business intelligence, financial analysis, or related disciplines are preferred.