Senior National Security Analyst (1260H) – TS/SCI, Mandarin

Systems Planning & Analysis; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) seeks a 1260H Analyst to join the team in Virginia, providing onsite support at the Pentagon or Mark Center.

The role focuses on open-source and classified research to produce due diligence products on potential Chinese military companies operating in the U.S., supporting the 1260H program. Required qualifications include 5+ years in national security, a relevant bachelor's, and an active TS/SCI clearance; Mandarin is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in National Security, International Relations, Business or related field.
• 5+ years of experience supporting national security issues.
• Proven research skills for technical, legal, and financial questions.
• Clear written and verbal communication abilities.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Fully onsite work as required by the client.

Responsibilities

• Conduct open-source and classified research to draft due diligence products.
• Analyze government and company data to identify Chinese military companies in the U.S.
• Coordinate 1260H annual reporting with DoD, interagency stakeholders.
• Support policy, correspondence, and legislative inquiries related to the program.
• Mandarin language capability is preferred to support research needs.

Skills

Security clearance TS/SCI

Research skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Onsite work

National security knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in National Security, International Relations, Business or related field

Master's degree in National Security, International Relations, Business or related field

Job description

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) seeks a 1260H Analyst to join the team in Virginia, providing onsite support at the Pentagon or Mark Center.

The role focuses on open-source and classified research to produce due diligence products on potential Chinese military companies operating in the U.S., supporting the 1260H program. Required qualifications include 5+ years in national security, a relevant bachelor's, and an active TS/SCI clearance; Mandarin is a plus.