COO R&D Security and Supply Chain Risk Advisor Opening #697

Allen Integrated Solutions•Washington, DC

67d•Hybrid

About The Position

Provide support to the COO, as well as personnel from other offices and directorates throughout the agency, on matters related to R&D program security, to include processes, reviews, and risks Prepare reports, briefs, and other documents and communications to convey security risk findings to internal and external stakeholders Review documentation and leverage software tools and systems to assess the security risk of individuals, organizations, and programs

Requirements

Minimum of 7 years of experience with supply chain risk assessments or similar risk-based reviews of suppliers and personnel including from prime, sub, or vendors and associated products, materials, or information supplied
General understanding of the R&D lifecycle, stages of research development and investment, and foreign ownership, control, or influence
Knowledge of tactics of adversaries in unwanted technology transfer
Team oriented with exceptional communication, writing, and organizational skills
Demonstrated professionalism, maturity, sound judgement, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills necessary for daily interactions with executive-level audiences in a dynamic, high-visibility support office environment

Nice To Haves

Higher Level Clearance
Experience in a R&D environment
Prior experience supporting ARPA-like programs (e.g., DARPA, IARPA, APRA-E) or U.S. DoD advanced development programs
Experience with reviews of proposed or current vendors for compliance with federal requirements regarding foreign ownership, control, or influence
Experience with supply chain risk management (SCRM) and Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. (CFIUS) reviews