Lead Task Manager-Entity Vetting

Information Systems & Networks Corporation•Quantico, VA

About The Position

ISN is seeking a Lead Task Manager to provide leadership and analytical oversight for Due Diligence Unit (DDU) activities supporting the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) entity vetting and industrial security mission. The role leads daily program operations and comprehensive due diligence reviews of companies, ownership structures, key personnel, and business relationships to identify potential national security risks. It also produces and reviews analytical products that support Government decision-making. The Lead Task Manager coordinates with the Program Manager, Government leadership, and other stakeholders on mission priorities, staffing, training, and operational requirements. The position requires research and analysis using Government systems, commercial databases, open-source information, corporate records, financial information, and other authorized sources. The successful candidate identifies risk indicators, information gaps, inconsistencies, and complex relationships that may require further research, escalation, or Government review, and ensures work products meet analytical quality, accuracy, completeness, sourcing, and compliance standards. The role requires at least eight years of experience in specified analytical or business fields and a bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline. Candidates must provide proof of U.S. citizenship, possess and maintain the required security clearance and eligibility, meet applicable Government security and access requirements, complete required training, and be able to work at designated Government facilities and other locations as mission needs dictate.

Requirements

At least 8 years of experience in risk analysis, competitive intelligence, commercial due diligence, finance, or mergers and acquisitions.
At least 8 years of experience applying analytical standards to business intelligence and security or intelligence data.
At least 8 years of experience using commercial and proprietary business, legal, and intelligence databases and resources.
At least 8 years of experience identifying trends, patterns, anomalies, and recommended solutions.
Experience researching and analyzing companies, ownership structures, beneficial ownership, foreign affiliations, business relationships, and key individuals.
Experience identifying and assessing organizational, financial, foreign influence, or national security risk indicators.
Experience developing analytical assessments, reports, recommendations, and briefings for Government or organizational leadership.
Strong analytical and research skills, including the ability to evaluate complex corporate, ownership, financial, and foreign affiliation information.
Ability to identify relationships, anomalies, information gaps, and risk indicators within complex business and organizational structures.
Ability to synthesize information from multiple sources into clear, accurate, and defensible analytical products.
Strong understanding of source evaluation, documentation, and analytical quality standards.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate findings and recommendations to Government and program leadership.
Demonstrated ability to lead personnel, manage competing priorities, and maintain quality across multiple analytical activities.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and applicable research, analytical, case management, and reporting tools.
Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
Must possess and maintain the security clearance and eligibility required for the position.
Must meet applicable Government security, suitability, facility access, and information system requirements.
Must be capable of appropriately handling classified, proprietary, sensitive, and Government information.
Must successfully complete required DCSA and Government training applicable to assigned responsibilities.
Must comply with applicable DoD, DCSA, NISP, security, and information protection requirements.
Must be able to work at designated Government facilities and support other locations as mission requirements dictate.
Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, economics, market research, security, intelligence, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading or coordinating analytical teams, workloads, projects, or operational activities.
Experience supporting DCSA, DoD, the National Industrial Security Program (NISP), FOCI, or comparable national security missions.
Knowledge of entity vetting, industrial security, the National Industrial Security Program (NISP), and Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) principles.
Relevant professional training or certifications in due diligence, intelligence analysis, industrial security, FOCI, business intelligence, financial analysis, or related disciplines.

Responsibilities

Lead daily DDU program operations, including workload management, personnel coordination, priorities, deliverables, and performance.
Coordinate with the Program Manager, Government leadership, and other stakeholders regarding mission priorities, staffing, training, and operational requirements.
Lead comprehensive due diligence reviews of companies, ownership structures, key personnel, and business relationships to identify potential national security risks.
Research and analyze corporate ownership, beneficial ownership, foreign affiliations, financial interests, organizational structures, and other relevant entity information.
Conduct research using Government systems, commercial databases, open-source information, corporate records, financial information, and other authorized sources.
Identify risk indicators, information gaps, inconsistencies, and complex relationships requiring additional research, escalation, or Government review.
Develop clear and defensible due diligence assessments, analytical reports, recommendations, briefings, and other decision-support products.
Review program work products for analytical quality, accuracy, completeness, appropriate sourcing, and compliance.