Screening and Vetting Analyst (Intelligence Analyst 4)

Screening and Vetting Analyst (Intelligence Analyst 4) - 29103Location: Washington, DC, District of Columbia, United StatesRequisition Number: 29103Required Travel: 0 - 10%Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/ExemptAnticipated Salary Range: $117,542.00-$143,000.00Security Clearance: TS/SCILevel of Experience: MidHIThe opportunity resides with All-Domain Operations (ADO), a business group within HII's Mission Technologies division. All-Domain Operations comprises multi-domain operations, platforms and logistics, and intelligence operations. HII designs, develops, integrates and manages the sensors, systems and other assets necessary to support integrated ISR operations and accelerated decision-making. With data fusion and mission management capabilities for the Department of Defense, the combatant commands and the intelligence community, HII advances the mission around the globe.HII-Mission Technologies is seeking a senior level Screening and Vetting Analyst to support the Office of National Security (ONS) within the Immediate Office of the Secretary at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). ONS manages Department-wide programs and provides oversight, policy direction, standards, and performance assessments in the areas of counterintelligence, intelligence, insider threat, cyber threat intelligence, information security, national personnel security, homeland security, and the safeguarding of classified information.ONS provides counterintelligence, intelligence, and security support to HHS Operating Divisions, Staff Divisions, and Department leadership. This position will support the Identity Intelligence Division (I2D) and focus on conducting screening, vetting, identity resolution, and risk analysis of foreign nationals, entities, and individuals associated with HHS programs, facilities, grants, contracts, acquisitions, and SBIR/STTR initiatives. The analyst will leverage government, commercial, and open-source information to identify foreign affiliations, indicators of malign foreign influence, counterintelligence concerns, technology transfer risks, and other threats to HHS-funded research, public health programs, and critical supply chains.What You Will DoThe Screening and Vetting Analyst will conduct all-source intelligence analysis, screening and vetting, identity resolution, network analysis, and risk assessments to identify foreign affiliations, malign foreign influence, counterintelligence concerns, technology transfer risks, and other threats to HHS programs, research, and supply chains. The analyst will produce tailored intelligence products, provide briefings and decision-support to HHS leadership, acquisition officials, program managers, and security personnel, and develop working relationships with key stakeholders to address evolving intelligence and security requirements. The position requires the ability to identify non-obvious relationships between individuals, organizations, foreign governments, talent recruitment programs, and entities of concern; monitor emerging threats; coordinate with Intelligence Community, law enforcement, and interagency partners; participate in working groups and interagency forums; and provide actionable intelligence that supports the protection of HHS-funded research, sensitive information, and national security equities.What We Are Looking For9 years of relevant experience with a bachelor's degree in a related field; 7 years of relevant experience with a master's degree in a related field; or a High School Diploma/equivalent and 13 years of relevant experienceActive TS/SCI security clearanceDemonstrated experience conducting screening, vetting, identity resolution, due diligence, risk assessments, or intelligence analysis in support of national security, counterintelligence, homeland security, law enforcement, personnel security, or related missionsKnowledge of foreign influence, non-traditional collection, technology transfer, insider threat, research security, and foreign ownership, control, or influence (FOCI) risks affecting government, academic, research, or commercial environmentsAbility to assess and weigh source reliability and credibility, identify assumptions, distinguish facts from judgments, evaluate alternative explanations, and develop defensible analytic conclusionsExperience conducting all-source research and analysis using government, commercial, and open-source data to identify affiliations, relationships, and potential risk indicators associated with individuals, entities, and organizationsAbility to perform identity resolution, network analysis, pattern-of-life analysis, and link analysis to identify non-obvious relationships, foreign affiliations, and potential national security concernsDemonstrated ability to identify trends, patterns, anomalies, and emerging threats through the synthesis of fragmented information and the identification of critical intelligence gapsStrong research and collection skills, including identifying relevant data sources, developing collection strategies, and supporting intelligence requirements and key intelligence questionsExperience producing high-quality written intelligence products, risk assessments, executive summaries, and briefing materials tailored to operational and senior leadership audiencesAbility to brief senior leaders on intelligence findings, risk assessments, emerging threats, and screening/vetting outcomes while appropriately conveying confidence levels, uncertainty, and source attributionKnowledge of Intelligence Community, law enforcement, homeland security, and interagency processes, including the appropriate handling, dissemination, and classification of sensitive informationExcellent technical writing, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across government, contractor, and interagency partnersPreferred: Bonus Points ForMust be able to manage multiple high-priority screening, vetting, and analytic requirements simultaneously while adapting to evolving mission priorities, emerging threats, and time-sensitive operational demandsDemonstrated experience engaging with senior government officials, program stakeholders, security professionals, acquisition personnel, and interagency partners on matters involving screening, vetting, risk assessment, counterintelligence, or national security concernsFamiliarity with Security Classification Guides (SCGs), classification management processes, intelligence information handling requirements, and the appropriate protection, dissemination, and safeguarding of classified and sensitive informationMinimum of 5 years of experience conducting intelligence analysis, screening and vetting, personnel security, counterintelligence, identity intelligence, due diligence, risk assessment, or related national security functions, including experience producing written intelligence products, executive-level briefings, and analytic assessments for senior decision-makersProficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat; experience with analytical, investigative, or link-analysis toolsPhysical RequirementsJob performance will normally require only minor lifting and carrying of boxes of records or equipmentThe listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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