Intelligence Analyst (Screening & Vetting)

Responsibilities

• Conduct screening and vetting of visa applicants for technology transfer, counterintelligence, and proliferation concerns
• Identify potential risks and share analytical leads with partner agencies
• Prepare and present “deep dive” reports on persons, entities, and technologies of interest
• Analyze disparate data sources to draw informed conclusions
• Support intelligence investigations and threat assessments
• Maintain detailed records of findings and ensure compliance with security protocols
• Collaborate with team members to develop intelligence products and briefings
• Stay current on developments in threat analysis, sanctions, and foreign language proficiency as applicable

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and minimum 2 years of experience in research, intelligence, or threat analysis
• Current active Top Secret/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain SCI
• Experience in screening and vetting; intelligence or investigations; counter-proliferation; technology transfer; OSINT; financial investigations/analysis; classified research; development of intelligence products and briefings; network analysis
• Familiarity with visa lifecycle processes
• Strong critical thinking skills and ability to draw conclusions from disparate data
• Attention to detail and analytical rigor
• Experience with sanctions and foreign language proficiency is a plus

Qualifications

Education Requirements: A bachelor’s degree is required for this role. Candidates with relevant experience in research, intelligence, or threat analysis may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Clearance Requirements: This role requires an active Top Secret/SCI clearance, or the ability to obtain one.

Work Arrangement: This is an on-site position. The role requires a minimum of four days per week onsite at either NTC in Sterling, VA, or NSD in Tyson’s Corner, VA.