Economic Business Analyst - Mid

Strategic Insight, Ltd.•Arlington, VA

About The Position

Strategic Insight, Ltd. is seeking an Economic Business Analyst to serve as the frontline case officer for foreign investment transactions, managing each case from intake through final recommendation. The analyst conducts due diligence for internal Department of the Navy (DON) risk assessments and formal inter-agency processes such as CFIUS and Team Telecom, and serves as the primary analytical and liaison point for DON acquisition programs. The role includes analyzing foreign entities, corporate structures, ownership, investment details, and adverse information; assessing effects on DON programs; and preparing written assessments, threat analyses, and mitigation proposals. The analyst also supports FCC license reviews through the DoW Team Telecom process, coordinates with DON program offices, manages case workflows, and assesses risks in transactions outside formal CFIUS review. Applicants selected for the position must meet eligibility requirements for access to Top Secret-level classified information. The posting also states that a TS/SCI clearance will be required. Strategic Insight describes its culture as emphasizing professional growth, excellence, integrity, self-discipline, sound judgment, courteous conduct, and a workplace free from illegal discrimination.

Requirements

Minimum 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.
Background in finance, business analytics, policy analysis, or intelligence analysis, with demonstrated ability to speak and write at an executive level.
Eligibility for access to Top Secret-level classified information; the posting states that a TS/SCI clearance will be required.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in an Echelon 1 organization and working with SES/FO/GO is highly recommended.

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 the initial theory of harm, incorporating trend data from the Economist.
Author 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 inter-agency stakeholders.
Serve as the team's subject matter expert on the DoW Team Telecom review process for applications submitted to the FCC.
Analyze transfers, assignments, or changes of control of FCC licenses for 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 inter-agency review by The Committee.
Serve as the primary interface for DON Program Offices and coordinate 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 development and implementation of custom mitigation strategies for non-traditional risks to protect DON equities.