Business Intelligence Analyst- minimum Secret clearance required (various locations and remote options)

Riverside Research is an independent National Security Nonprofit dedicated to research and development in the national interest. We provide high-end technical services, research and development, and prototype solutions to some of the country’s most challenging technical problems.

 

Job Number: 1059

Riverside Research Institute (RRI) is seeking a Business Intelligence Analyst with expertise in commercial due diligence research, analysis, and security best practices in the context of national security and technology acquisition. The analyst is expected to be an expert in this field, with directly relevant skills and experience spanning public and private sector service. The analyst will support the Defense Innovation Unit's broad commercial strategy, outreach, relationship management, and collaboration with official entities. This role is key to maintaining the United States’ national security posture and delivering uncompromised critical capabilities directly to warfighters.

All Riverside Research opportunities require U.S. Citizenship and a minimum of a Secret clearance to start.

Location: 

Location is flexible.  

Responsibilities 

• Provide subject matter expertise in tools, analytic techniques, and methods for identifying risk exposures on matters related to national security 
• Contribute to rapid due diligence support research, analysis, and risk assessments for a diverse technical portfolio
• Apply knowledge and expertise on matters surrounding adversarial foreign investment; foreign intelligence; supply chain illumination and risk identification, market due diligence, trends, and data analysis
• Provide consultation to government stakeholders and commercial partners
• Maintain and expand tactical and strategic USG Alliances that support the DIU mission 
• Actively participate in related meetings, briefings, and other forums to share findings and best practices

Required Qualifications:

• Degree in International Relations, Public Policy, Economics, or Business field
• 8+ years of professional business and/or field experience in the same or similar field
• Experience working in US counter-proliferation and counterintelligence capacities
• Hands-on experience with open-source research capabilities, emerging technologies, investment and acquisition strategies
• Prior experience supporting national security projects 
• Ability to deal with ambiguity, adapt quickly to changing demands from internal and external stakeholders;
• Demonstrated independent critical problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to shape ambiguous environments into successful outcomes
• Understanding of startup company culture and operations
• Prior military, IC, or government experience advisable
• Secret clearance required
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance
• US citizen

Desired Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in International Relations, Economics, or Business
• 10+ years of professional business and/or field experience
• Training and prior experience as a USG/DoD Special Agent or counterintelligence missions
• Prior experience supporting HUMINT operations 
• Working knowledge of Federal and/or DoD counterintelligence components, policies and procedures
• Working knowledge and experience of DoD IC Reporting, databases and associated systems
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills
• Excellent working relationships with Federal and DoD LE/IC components 

All Riverside Research opportunities require U.S. Citizenship.

 

Riverside Research does not mandate COVID vaccination as a condition of employment. However, proof of vaccination or negative test may be required to enter certain government facilities and sites. Vaccination requirements will depend on the status of the federal contractor mandate and customer site-specific requirements. To protect the health and safety of its employees, their families, and to comply with customer requirements, the company requires all employees to disclose vaccination status (upon hire). 

Riverside Research strives to be one of America's premier providers of independent, trusted technical and scientific expertise. We continue to add experienced and technically astute staff who are highly motivated to help our DoD and Intelligence Community (IC) customers deliver world class programs. As a not-for-profit, technology-oriented defense company, we believe service to customers and support of our staff is our mission. Our goal is to serve as a destination company by providing an industry-leading, positive, and rewarding employee experience for all who join