Screening and Vetting Analyst (Intelligence Analyst 4) - 29103

HII's Mission Technologies division•Washington, DC

8d•$117,542 - $143,000•Onsite

About The Position

This opportunity resides with All-Domain Operations (ADO), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. All-Domain Operations comprises multi-domain operations, platforms and logistics, and intelligence operations. HII designs, develops, integrates and manages the sensors, systems and other assets necessary to support integrated ISR operations and accelerated decision-making. With data fusion and mission management capabilities for the Department of Defense, the combatant commands and the intelligence community, HII advances the mission around the globe. HII-Mission Technologies is seeking a senior level Screening and Vetting Analyst to support the Office of National Security (ONS) within the Immediate Office of the Secretary at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). ONS manages Department-wide programs and provides oversight, policy direction, standards, and performance assessments in the areas of counterintelligence, intelligence, insider threat, cyber threat intelligence, information security, national personnel security, homeland security, and the safeguarding of classified information. ONS provides counterintelligence, intelligence, and security support to HHS Operating Divisions, Staff Divisions, and Department leadership. This position will support the Identity Intelligence Division (I2D) and focus on conducting screening, vetting, identity resolution, and risk analysis of foreign nationals, entities, and individuals associated with HHS programs, facilities, grants, contracts, acquisitions, and SBIR/STTR initiatives. The analyst will leverage government, commercial, and open-source information to identify foreign affiliations, indicators of malign foreign influence, counterintelligence concerns, technology transfer risks, and other threats to HHS-funded research, public health programs, and critical supply chains.

Requirements

9 years of relevant experience with a bachelor's degree in a related field; 7 years of relevant experience with a master's degree in a related field; or a High School Diploma/equivalent and 13 years of relevant experience
Active TS/SCI security clearance
Demonstrated experience conducting screening, vetting, identity resolution, due diligence, risk assessments, or intelligence analysis in support of national security, counterintelligence, homeland security, law enforcement, personnel security, or related missions
Knowledge of foreign influence, non-traditional collection, technology transfer, insider threat, research security, and foreign ownership, control, or influence (FOCI) risks affecting government, academic, research, or commercial environments
Ability to assess and weigh source reliability and credibility, identify assumptions, distinguish facts from judgments, evaluate alternative explanations, and develop defensible analytic conclusions
Experience conducting all-source research and analysis using government, commercial, and open-source data to identify affiliations, relationships, and potential risk indicators associated with individuals, entities, and organizations
Ability to perform identity resolution, network analysis, pattern-of-life analysis, and link analysis to identify non-obvious relationships, foreign affiliations, and potential national security concerns
Demonstrated ability to identify trends, patterns, anomalies, and emerging threats through the synthesis of fragmented information and the identification of critical intelligence gaps
Strong research and collection skills, including identifying relevant data sources, developing collection strategies, and supporting intelligence requirements and key intelligence questions
Experience producing high-quality written intelligence products, risk assessments, executive summaries, and briefing materials tailored to operational and senior leadership audiences
Ability to brief senior leaders on intelligence findings, risk assessments, emerging threats, and screening/vetting outcomes while appropriately conveying confidence levels, uncertainty, and source attribution
Knowledge of Intelligence Community, law enforcement, homeland security, and interagency processes, including the appropriate handling, dissemination, and classification of sensitive information
Excellent technical writing, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across government, contractor, and interagency partners

Nice To Haves

Must be able to manage multiple high-priority screening, vetting, and analytic requirements simultaneously while adapting to evolving mission priorities, emerging threats, and time-sensitive operational demands.
Demonstrated experience engaging with senior government officials, program stakeholders, security professionals, acquisition personnel, and interagency partners on matters involving screening, vetting, risk assessment, counterintelligence, or national security concerns
Familiarity with Security Classification Guides (SCGs), classification management processes, intelligence information handling requirements, and the appropriate protection, dissemination, and safeguarding of classified and sensitive information
Minimum of 5 years of experience conducting intelligence analysis, screening and vetting, personnel security, counterintelligence, identity intelligence, due diligence, risk assessment, or related national security functions, including experience producing written intelligence products, executive-level briefings, and analytic assessments for senior decision-makers
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat; experience with analytical, investigative, or link-analysis tools

Responsibilities

Conduct all-source intelligence analysis, screening and vetting, identity resolution, network analysis, and risk assessments to identify foreign affiliations, malign foreign influence, counterintelligence concerns, technology transfer risks, and other threats to HHS programs, research, and supply chains.
Produce tailored intelligence products.
Provide briefings and decision-support to HHS leadership, acquisition officials, program managers, and security personnel.
Develop working relationships with key stakeholders to address evolving intelligence and security requirements.
Identify non-obvious relationships between individuals, organizations, foreign governments, talent recruitment programs, and entities of concern.
Monitor emerging threats.
Coordinate with Intelligence Community, law enforcement, and interagency partners.
Participate in working groups and interagency forums.
Provide actionable intelligence that supports the protection of HHS-funded research, sensitive information, and national security equities.