Business and Economics Analyst
About The Position
Nakupuna Companies is seeking a Business and Economics Analyst to support the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development, and Acquisition (ASN RD&A) at the Pentagon. The role is 100% on-site and involves due diligence and national security risk analysis for foreign investment and telecommunications-related transactions, including formal CFIUS cases and transactions outside formal CFIUS review. The analyst works with Department of the Navy (DON) Program Offices and presents findings to senior audiences and interagency stakeholders. The position requires a detail-oriented, self-motivated communicator who can manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. The analyst conducts research and analysis, prepares written assessments and mitigation strategies, coordinates case workflows, and serves as a subject matter expert on the DoW Team Telecom review process. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree, relevant DoD or DON experience, an active Top Secret clearance, and U.S. citizenship.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- 3–7 years of experience working with DoD or DON programs in specified technical or operational areas, including FIR, CFIUS support, outbound investment, and non-notify reviews.
- Active Top Secret clearance.
- U.S. citizenship.
- Outstanding quantitative analysis and statistical technique skills.
- Self-motivation, self-monitoring, strong oral and written communication skills, and ability to multitask.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Experience editing technical documents for format, grammar, and style.
- High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Background in finance, business analytics, policy analysis, or intelligence analysis, with demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing at an executive level.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in an Echelon 1 organization.
- Experience working with SES/FO/GO.
Responsibilities
- Conduct in-depth due diligence on foreign entities involved in statutorily mandated transactions, including analysis of corporate structures, foreign ownership, investment details, adverse media, and public records.
- Author a Program Impact Assessment for each new case, identifying affected DON programs and articulating an initial theory of harm, incorporating Economist trend data for broader context.
- Prepare Preliminary Risk Assessments for relevant Program Offices, outlining transactions, identified risks, and draft mitigation questions.
- Present findings verbally and in writing to senior audiences and the interagency Team Telecom.
- Serve as the team's subject matter expert on the DoW Team Telecom review process for applications submitted to the Federal Communications Commission.
- Analyze applications for the transfer, assignment, or control of FCC licenses to assess potential threats to national security, law enforcement infrastructure, and public safety.
- Identify vulnerabilities in telecommunications networks, supply chains, and data security protocols that could be exploited by foreign adversaries.
- Prepare written risk analyses and threat assessments, and propose mitigation strategies such as security agreements for interagency review.
- Coordinate with DON Program Offices, including arranging meetings with program managers and engineers to understand technologies, vulnerabilities, and concerns related to transactions.
- Manage end-to-end case workflows, ensuring procedural steps are completed and documented and routine Program Office inquiries receive timely responses.
- Identify and assess national security risks in transactions not subject to formal CFIUS review.
- Facilitate the development and implementation of custom mitigation strategies for non-traditional risks to protect DON equities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
