Small Business Innovation Research Analyst (Intelligence Analyst 3)

Huntington Ingalls Industries; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 96,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

HII’s All-Domain Operations (ADO) is seeking a vetted Analyst to support the Office of National Security in national security risk assessments and vetting for SBIR/STTR programs. The role requires conducting due diligence, identity resolution, and link analysis on companies, investors, and researchers to identify foreign influences and supply chain risks.

The ideal candidate has TS/SCI clearance and experience in SCRM, research security, and analytic tradecraft, and will collaborate with

Qualifications

• 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in a related field; 3 years with Masters; or 9 years with HS diploma

Responsibilities

• Identify national security, supply chain, and foreign influence risks for HHS SBIR/STTR applicants and awardees

Skills

Targeting & Networks

Corporate & Financial Analysis

Supply Chain Risk

Research Security

SCRM

Analytic Tradecraft

Risk-Based Vetting

Intelligence Production

MS Office & Acrobat

Education

Bachelor's in related field

Master's in related field

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

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Personnel and Supply Chain Vetting Analyst l (Intelligence Analyst 3) - 30281

Location: Washington, DC, District of Columbia, United States

Requisition Number:30281

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type:Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range:$96,132.00-$131,000.00

Security Clearance:TS/SCI

Level of Experience:MidHI

This opportunity resides with All-Domain Operations (ADO), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. All-Domain Operations comprises multi-domain operations, platforms and logistics, and intelligence operations.

HII designs, develops, integrates and manages the sensors, systems and other assets necessary to support integrated ISR operations and accelerated decision-making. With data fusion and mission management capabilities for the Department of Defense, the combatant commands and the intelligence community, HII advances the mission around the globe.

Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes—regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities:

• Know & Grow Your People– Commit to learning and supporting team success.
• Build Relationships– Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.
• Take Ownership– Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.
• Customer First– Focus on the mission and those we serve.
• Shape the Future– Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
• Act with Urgency– Take initiative and follow through with purpose.

These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.

Who We Are

HII-Mission Technologies is seeking a Small Business Innovation Research/ Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) Due Diligence Specialist to serve in the Office of National Security (ONS), within the Immediate Office of the Secretary at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The specialist will support ONS by conducting national security due diligence and research security assessments of SBIR/STTR companies, key personnel, researchers, and affiliated entities to identify foreign ownership, control, or influence (FOCI), foreign affiliations, research security concerns, supply chain vulnerabilities, technology transfer risks, and other national security indicators. The specialist will leverage commercial data sources, open-source information, U.S. Government information, and, when authorized, classified reporting to assess corporate ownership, investment and financial relationships, researcher affiliations, intellectual property, foreign collaborations, and related risks, while supporting the development of standardized risk‑based screening, enhanced due diligence, case management, and analytic methodologies across HHS SBIR/STTR programs.

ONS provides Counterintelligence, Intelligence, and administrative support to customers within HHS. This role will fall under the Identity Intelligence Division and will focus on providing intelligence analysis and support related to Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) portfolio to senior HHS leaders.

What You Will Do

The selected candidate will support the Office of National Security (ONS) in identifying and assessing national security, supply chain, research security, and foreign influence risks associated with HHS SBIR/STTR applicants and awardees. The analyst will conduct comprehensive due diligence and all-source analysis of companies, technologies, key personnel, investors, and research partners, examining foreign ownership, control and influence, corporate structures, beneficial ownership, investments, affiliations, research collaborations, intellectual property, patents and publications, technology transfer, supply‑chain dependencies, and connections to foreign governments or entities of national security concern. Using government holdings, commercial datasets, corporate and financial records, scientific and technical databases, and open-source information, the analyst will conduct corporate and identity resolution, network and link analysis, ownership and investment mapping, and research, technology, and supply‑chain analysis to identify non‑obvious relationships and risk indicators. The analyst will produce clear, defensible SCRM and national security risk assessments to inform HHS funding, mitigation, and risk‑management decisions; support continuous vetting of selected awardees for material changes in risk; and collaborate with HHS program, grants, acquisition, research security, counterintelligence, Intelligence Community, law enforcement, and interagency partners to protect HHS‑funded research, emerging technologies, intellectual property, supply chains, and national security equities.

What We Are Looking For

• 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in a related field; 3 years of experience with Masters in a related field; or a High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience
• Possess and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance
• Targeting & Networks: Experience conducting targeting, identity resolution, and link analysis to identify individuals, entities, foreign affiliations, networks, and non‑obvious relationships
• Corporate & Financial Analysis: Ability to assess corporate structures, beneficial ownership, investments, funding sources, key personnel, and foreign relationships for national security risks
• Supply Chain Risk: Experience identifying foreign suppliers, dependencies, affiliates, technology providers, and other supply‑chain relationships presenting operational or national security vulnerabilities
• Research Security: Knowledge of foreign influence, technology transfer, non‑traditional collection, intellectual property threats, talent programs, research relationships, and dual‑use technologies
• SCRM: Understanding of counterintelligence and national security risks affecting SCRM programs, federally funded research, small businesses, and the U.S. innovation ecosystem
• Analytic Tradecraft: Ability to evaluate sources, identify intelligence gaps, test hypotheses, recognize anomalies, assess alternatives, and develop defensible analytic judgments
• Risk‑Based Vetting: Experience applying risk‑based screening, enhanced due diligence, continuous vetting, targeted collection, mitigation, monitoring, and referral methodologies
• Intelligence Production: Ability to produce and brief concise intelligence assessments, targeting products, SCRM findings, and risk recommendations for senior decision‑makers
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and have a working knowledge of Adobe Acrobat

Preferred: Bonus Points For...

• SBIR/STTR & Research Security: Experience supporting SBIR/STTR screening, due diligence, SCRM, research security, grant reviews, and applicable foreign‑risk policies
• Emerging Technology: Experience assessing biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, AI, cybersecurity, advanced manufacturing, genomics, synthetic biology, and other emerging or dual‑use technologies
• Corporate & Intelligence Tools: Experience using commercial intelligence platforms to assess ownership, investment, supply chains, research networks, patents, publications, and technology‑transfer pathways
• Foreign Threats & Continuous Vetting: Knowledge of foreign technology acquisition, talent programs, state‑linked entities, and continuous monitoring of ownership, affiliations, personnel, and investments
• Risk Management & Communication: Experience developing risk indicators, mitigation recommendations, analytic workflows, and assessments while briefing stakeholders and appropriately handling classified information

Physical Requirements

Job performance will normally require only minor lifting and carrying of boxes of records or equipment

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.

Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Find the role that’s right for you. We look forward to meeting you.

Why HII We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well‑being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Do You Need Assistance? If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.