Senior Research Analyst: National Security & Tech Risk

Systems Planning & Analysis

College Park (MD)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) seeks a Sr. Research Analyst to join the JAPEC team onsite at ARLIS in College Park, MD.

You will support the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering’s program protection efforts, collaborating with LE/CI and USG clients. You will develop risk assessments, gap analyses, and data-informed recommendations to safeguard DoD critical technologies, engaging with intelligence, security, academia, and government personnel to inform

Qualifications

PhD in a STEM field related to OUSW(RE) Critical Technology Areas.
5+ years of experience in a relevant field.
Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
Proficiency with computers, search functionality, databases, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Law Enforcement (LE) and Counterintelligence (CI) organizations and ARLIS personnel.
Respond to emergent requests for technology risk assessments, synthesizing information from diverse sources.
Develop complex gap analyses and risk matrices for high-value dual-use or military technologies to identify opportunities to maintain U.S. technological advantage.
Engage intelligence, security, academia, and government personnel to inform assessments.