Research Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Intelligence Studies, International Relations, Cybersecurity, or related field
• Minimum 10 years of experience in counterintelligence, preferably in a government or research environment.
• In-depth knowledge of NSPM-33 requirements and research security frameworks
• Experience with export control regulations (ITAR, EAR) and technology control procedures.
• Proficiency with classified and unclassified intelligence analysis tools and methodologies.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to synthesize information from multiple sources.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of foreign influence risks in NOAA research programs
• Analyze intelligence reports and open-source information to identify potential threats to NOAA-sponsored research
• Perform due diligence research on foreign entities seeking collaboration with NOAA research programs.
• Lead development of the NOAA Critical Assets List by identifying critical technologies vulnerable to foreign acquisition
• Lead development of specialized due diligence processes for both classified (JWICS) and unclassified research security reviews
• Contribute to the export control policy development and technology control plan assessments
• Draft standard operating procedures for counterintelligence-focused due diligence in research collaborations
• Lead development of disclosure requirements standards and consequences for violations
• Provide counterintelligence expertise for gap analysis of current NOAA research security posture
• Contribute to risk assessments of critical and emerging technologies as defined by NSPM-33
• Develop procedures for identifying and mitigating nation-state threats to NOAA research
• Lead in the design of supply chain risk management processes to protect research integrity
• Develop specialized training materials focusing on foreign influence detection, technology protection, and threat awareness
• Support tabletop exercises and simulations specific to counterintelligence scenarios
• Contribute to incident response planning for cases of suspected foreign influence or unauthorized technology transfer
• Provide briefings to NOAA personnel on counterintelligence trends and threat indicators
• Provide programmatic management support and oversight of the program and contract deliverables, timelines, and requirement adherence