Counterintelligence Analyst II - Quantico VA

Job Description

ANG is seeking a Counterintelligence Analyst to support the Office of Special Investigations (OSI), as part of a cross‑functional Department of the Air Force (DAF) team charged with developing, implementing, and overseeing the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) / Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Due Diligence process. This position is onsite at Quantico, VA.

• Coordinate with OSI, OCEA, AFWERX and other stakeholders to support, develop, and contribute to the comprehensive review of SBIR/STTR proposals and associated vendors (approx. 2,000 reviews and written inputs per year).
• Conduct research and analysis of companies to identify patterns, concerns, or threats to aid in identifying foreign intelligence entities and other adversarial threats to OSI and DoD programs.
• Produce annual analytic products summarizing trends and threats from foreign entities affecting SBIR/STTR elements.
• Establish a process to monitor previously assessed companies for new or developing foreign ownership, control, or influence (FOCI) concerns, in collaboration with AFWERX, OCEA, and OSI.
• Provide analytical support to agents, other analytical divisions, and OSI leadership for investigative and national security efforts, including trends in intellectual property theft and technology transfer.
• Identify access and threat vectors commonly exploited by foreign intelligence to target DAF/DoD programs and supply chains; produce briefings and analytical products to support risk mitigation efforts.
• Produce and publish analytical products via portal, SharePoint, and other electronic methods for OSI leadership, field offices, and SBA leadership/customers.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date records of all counterintelligence assessments and documentation.
• Support ongoing research into small business and vendor efforts to develop published all‑source analysis.
• Conduct counterintelligence assessments on potential SBIR/STTR vendors and proposals to identify foreign ownership, control, or influence, cybersecurity, and regulatory risks.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely and effective assessments.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and industry best practices related to counterintelligence, FOCI, cybersecurity, and regulatory risk.
• Report recommendations and inputs to the OSI Technical Lead.
• Prepare analytical reports, make assessments, and manage case closures as part of the OSI SBIR/STTR Due Diligence Team.
• Participate in proposal support functions as required.

• Bachelor’s degree and at least five years of professional experience (or equivalent).
• At least three (3) years of experience collecting, evaluating, and analyzing raw and processed intelligence regarding threats to DoD technologies.
• At least three (3) years of experience applying intelligence analysis concepts, statistical methods, link, pattern, and timeline analysis, and database manipulation.
• At least one year of demonstrated knowledge in the authorship of finished intelligence that adheres to DNI analytic tradecraft standards.
• Proficiency with analytical software and presentation tools (e.g., Analyst Notebook, Microsoft Publisher, PowerPoint, Adobe suite) and the ability to use them without extensive training.
• Experience with link analysis and the ability to connect foreign intelligence entities and operations.
• Experience with SBIR/STTR and conducting all‑source CI analysis of companies with identified risks.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to produce clear and concise intelligence products and deliver presentations.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaborate with personnel from multiple organizations.
• Experience planning and accomplishing work independently or as part of a working group to provide time‑sensitive responses to Requests for Information.
• Knowledge of Joint‑Publication (JP) 2‑0, Intelligence Community Directives (ICD) 203, 205, 206, 211, 731, and DoD Directives (DoDD) 5240.10, 5240.02, as well as DoDI 5000.86, 5240.04, 5240.18, 5240.19, 5240.24.
• Must possess or be able to obtain/maintain a TS/SCI security clearance.