National Security Analyst

WireScreen • Arlington, VA

1d • $150,000 - $200,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

WireScreen is seeking a National Security Analyst to break news, explain complex topics, and produce data-driven research on the technologies and supply chains shaping U.S.–China competition. This role is a blend of journalism and analysis, with work intended for both the public and WireScreen's customers, including national security professionals. The analyst will report and write weekly on topics relevant to customers, such as defense, national security, export controls, cybersecurity, rare earths, quantum, AI, and semiconductors, with opportunities to break news. The role requires writing at different levels of detail, from public-facing pieces to slimmed-down briefings for national security or commercial audiences, all grounded in underlying data. Analysts will have the flexibility to develop their own stories, provided the WireScreen platform has the necessary data. The position also involves producing two or more deep-dive special reports annually and collaborating with the Go-To-Market (GTM) team to present and discuss reports with federal and commercial customers. Public representation at events, conferences, and media appearances is also expected, along with occasional collaboration with journalists from partner publications.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience as a journalist, writer, or analyst
• Investigative experience is a must. You know how to dig into corporate records, supply chains, and hard-to-source stories
• A published body of work: news pieces or research reports that you can submit alongside your application
• A versatile writer who can move between registers: compelling, story-driven public journalism and precise, data-forward analysis for an expert audience
• Fluent in the beat. You have significant experience reporting on and deep knowledge of business, China, national/economic security, or strategically important topics in this space

Responsibilities

• Report and write weekly on topics important to our customers: a mix of reported stories and shorter explanatory pieces (500–1,000 words) covering defense, national security, export controls, cybersecurity, rare earths, quantum, AI, and semiconductors, with room to break news
• Write at different altitudes. A single story may take several forms: a public-facing piece, plus a slimmed-down briefing or report written for a national security or commercial audience; drier, research-driven, and grounded in the underlying data
• Go where the stories take you. Beyond the core beats, you'll have the flexibility to develop stories that you uncover, provided the WireScreen platform has the data to back it up
• Produce special reports: two or more deep-dive features per year (2,000–3,000 words)
• Work closely with our GTM team, including attending briefings and meetings with federal and commercial customers to present and answer questions on your reports.
• Represent WireScreen publicly at our own events, The Wire China events, external conferences, and on television/podcasts
• Collaborate occasionally on stories with journalists from The Wire China, The New York Times, and other publications we maintain relationships with

Benefits

• Competitive compensation including salary, equity, and rapid growth potential
• 100% company-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees
• FSA, HSA, and 401(k) options to help you plan for healthcare expenses and retirement
• Generous paid time off plus company-wide holidays to help you rest and recharge
• Pre-tax commuter benefits to help you save on transit and parking
• Hybrid office schedule designed to give you flexibility while staying connected with your team

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed