Senior Business and Economics Analyst

Nakupuna Companies is seeking a Business and Economics Analyst to support the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development, and Acquisition (ASN RD&A) at the Pentagon. This position is 100% on-site.

Responsibilities

• Comprehensive Due Diligence & CFIUS Case Analysis:
  • Conduct in-depth due diligence on foreign entities involved in statutorily mandated transactions, including analyzing complex corporate structures, foreign ownership, investment details, and investigating adverse media and public records.
  • Author the "Program Impact Assessment" for each new case, identifying affected DON programs and articulating the initial theory of harm, incorporating trend data from the Economist to provide broader context.
  • Author the "Preliminary Risk Assessment" for relevant Program Offices, outlining the transaction, identified risks, and a set of draft mitigation questions.
  • Present findings, verbally and in writing, to senior audiences and the interagency.
• Team Telecom Specialization:
  • Serve as the team's subject matter expert on the DoD Team Telecom review process for applications submitted to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
  • Analyze applications for the transfer, assignment, or control of FCC licenses to assess potential threats to national security, law enforcement infrastructure, and public safety.
  • Specialize in identifying vulnerabilities in telecommunications networks, supply chains, and data security protocols that could be exploited by foreign adversaries.
  • Prepare detailed written risk analyses, threat assessments, and propose specific mitigation strategies (e.g., security agreements) for inter-agency review by The Committee.
• DON Program Liaison & Case Management:
  • Serve as the primary interface for DON Program Offices. Coordinate meetings with program managers and engineers who have equity in a transaction to understand their specific technologies, vulnerabilities, and concerns.
  • Manage the end-to-end case workflow, ensuring all procedural steps are met, documented, and that all routine inquiries from program offices receive a timely response.
• Regulatory Gap & Non-Traditional Risk Analysis:
  • Specialize in identifying and assessing national security risks in transactions that are not subject to formal CFIUS review, providing a critical capability to address regulatory gaps.
  • Facilitate the development and implementation of custom mitigation strategies for these non-traditional risks, ensuring DON equities are protected even without a formal inter-agency mandate.

Requirements

• Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree and 3-7 years of experience working with the DoD or DON programs within specified technical or operational areas, including FIR, CFIUS support, outbound investment, and non-notify reviews.
  • Background in finance, business analytics, policy analysis, or intelligence analysis with demonstrated ability to speak and write at an executive level.
  • Experience working in an Echelon 1 organization and with SES/FO/GO is highly recommended.
• Clearance:
  • Active Top Secret clearance.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Skills:
  • Outstanding skills in quantitative analysis and statistical techniques.
  • Self-motivated and self-monitoring, with exceptional oral and written communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Experience editing technical documents to ensure proper format, grammar, and style.
  • Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to perform repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, and fingers.
  • Ability to engage in and follow audible communications in emergency situations.
  • Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and working on a computer.

Pay

The projected compensation range for this position is $120,000 to $140,000 (annualized USD). The salary range displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is one component of Nakupuna Companies' total compensation package for employees.