Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.

SPA's Critical Infrastructure Group (CIG) provides program management and analytical support to inform technical solutions that address identified capabilities gaps and to enhance the Nation's ability to protect critical infrastructure.

SPA has an immediate need for a Risk Analyst who can work on high-visibility mission critical programs. We offer an exciting work environment, great team culture, and flexibility on telework.

SPA is seeking an experienced national security risk analyst (CFIUS or Team Telecom) to support the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and its involvement with the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) and the Committee for the Assessment of Foreign Participation in the United States Telecommunications Services Sector (also known as Team Telecom). CFIUS and Team Telecom are interagency committees that evaluate national security risks associated with foreign involvement with US businesses and critical infrastructure.

The candidate will be responsible for conducting risk assessments based on developed methodologies that communicate the risk to the US posed by adversarial actors exercising influence over or operating through private entities. The candidate will also be responsible for further developing such methodologies, documenting the methodologies from a technical and execution basis, and making recommendations for process improvements. The candidate will conduct necessary background research and due-diligence utilizing open source and classified resources, write risk assessments, coordinate the review of the products, conduct technical editing, and assist with the distribution of the products.

In addition, the candidate will be responsible for drafting and contributing to written products to include standard operating procedures, case summaries, talking points, and action memos for DHS leadership. The candidate will be responsible for monitoring and analyzing evolving economic security, telecommunications, and technology security policy developments as required.

Required Qualifications:

Active Secret Clearance.
• Bachelor's Degree with a focus area in National Security, Cybersecurity, or International Relations.
• 3+ years of relevant risk analysis experience; or 5+ years of experience supporting national security issues.
• Experience developing methodologies and conducting assessments that communicate and mitigate risk.
• Strong and flexible research skills to support technical, legal, intelligence, and financial questions to include experience querying business intelligence service tools and databases

Desired Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI clearance and DHS Suitability.
• Master's degree a plus.
• Strong written communication skills with demonstrated report writing experience. Experience presenting and communicating the results of analysis to project stakeholders and senior leadership. Familiarity with CFIUS, Team Telecom, export controls, sanctions, or other related USG processes.