Small Business Innovation Research Analyst – Intelligence Analyst 3

Mission Technologies, a division of HII

. Conduct national security due diligence and research security assessments of SBIR/STTR companies, key personnel, researchers, and affiliated entities .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeWashington, DC • District of Columbia • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $96,132 - $131,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in conducting national security due diligence, risk assessments, and comprehensive analysis of corporate structures and foreign affiliations. Proficient in producing actionable intelligence assessments and collaborating with various stakeholders to inform risk management decisions.

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National Security Due DiligenceRisk AssessmentLink AnalysisTS/SCI Security ClearanceContinuous Vetting

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Hard Skills

TargetingIdentity ResolutionCorporate Structure AssessmentForeign Relationship IdentificationRisk-Based ScreeningEnhanced Due DiligenceAnalytic Judgment Development

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteAdobe Acrobat

Certifications & Qualifications

TS/SCI Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Supply Chain Risk ManagementForeign InfluenceTechnology TransferIntellectual Property ThreatsCounterintelligenceU.S. Innovation Ecosystem

Tech Stack

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct national security due diligence and research security assessments of SBIR/STTR companies, key personnel, researchers, and affiliated entities
Identify foreign ownership, control, or influence, foreign affiliations, research security concerns, supply chain vulnerabilities, technology transfer risks, and other national security indicators
Leverage commercial data sources, open-source information, U.S. Government information, and authorized classified reporting
Assess corporate ownership, investment and financial relationships, researcher affiliations, intellectual property, foreign collaborations, and related risks
Conduct comprehensive due diligence and all-source analysis of companies, technologies, key personnel, investors, and research partners
Examine corporate structures, beneficial ownership, investments, affiliations, research collaborations, intellectual property, patents and publications, technology transfer, supply-chain dependencies, and foreign-government connections
Conduct corporate and identity resolution, network and link analysis, ownership and investment mapping, and research, technology, and supply-chain analysis
Produce 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
Collaborate with HHS program, grants, acquisition, research security, counterintelligence, Intelligence Community, law enforcement, and interagency partners

Requirements

What you’ll need

5 years relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree in a related field; 3 years of experience with a Master's degree in a related field; or a High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience
Possess and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance
Experience conducting targeting, identity resolution, and link analysis
Ability to assess corporate structures, beneficial ownership, investments, funding sources, key personnel, and foreign relationships
Experience identifying foreign suppliers, dependencies, affiliates, technology providers, and supply-chain relationships
Knowledge of foreign influence, technology transfer, non-traditional collection, intellectual property threats, talent programs, research relationships, and dual-use technologies
Understanding of counterintelligence and national security risks affecting SCRM programs, federally funded research, small businesses, and the U.S. innovation ecosystem
Ability to evaluate sources, identify intelligence gaps, test hypotheses, recognize anomalies, assess alternatives, and develop defensible analytic judgments
Experience applying risk-based screening, enhanced due diligence, continuous vetting, targeted collection, mitigation, monitoring, and referral methodologies
Ability to produce and brief concise intelligence assessments, targeting products, SCRM findings, and risk recommendations for senior decision-makers
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Working knowledge of Adobe Acrobat

Benefits

Comp & perks

Best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices
Wellness resources
Employee assistance programs
Savings Plan Options (401(k))
Financial planning tools
Life insurance
Employee discounts
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Early childhood education scholarships
Post-secondary education scholarships
Competitive benefits
Valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth