The Joint, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Interagency Division provides expert support services to a range of customers spanning across the Department of Defense, Federal Civilian, and international markets. JOID provides a diverse portfolio of analytical and programmatic capabilities to help our customers make informed decisions on their most challenging issues.

The Industry and Security Analysis Group (ISAG) within JOID provides analytical, technical, and program support to promote, grow, and protect the U.S. industrial base. ISAG’s support spans the Department of Defense (DOD), Department of Commerce, and other agencies to deliver critical decision support to national security leaders. Our team informs policy decisions, enables execution of comprehensive strategies and monitors and reports on the effectiveness of implementation. This enables senior leaders to execute strategies for developing and sustaining a robust industrial base that meets our nation’s strategic resource objectives. From policy to practice, we are a team of economic and national security professionals providing innovative solutions for our Nation’s most pressing security challenges.

We have an immediate need for an experienced Business Intelligence Analyst to provide onsite support at the Mark Center in Alexandria, VA.

The Business Intelligence Analyst will support the Global Investment and Economic Security mission to protect U.S. national security interests and Defense Industrial Base (DIB) equities from adversarial capital, foreign influence, and strategic risk exposure. The analyst will conduct Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) and economic security due diligence assessments of risk associated with foreign investment, corporate ownership structures, and industrial base dependencies. Will conduct business intelligence, economic, and threat analysis to develop analytic products. Integrate subject matter expertise and market analysis, leveraging business intelligence tools to connect large diverse data sources from government, commercial, and open sources. Research and assess foreign companies’ business operations and foreign investment activity that may present national security considerations for the Department of War, and collaborate across relevant offices within the Department.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Business, National Security, Management, or related field
• 7+ years of relevant experience conducting economic security, financial analysis, business intelligence, or financial crimes enforcement
• 2+ years of direct support to DoW Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) assessments
• Experience analyzing corporate structures, ownership, investment activity, or industrial base dynamics
• Active TS/SCI clearance
• Able to work fully onsite based on client needs

Desired:

• Master's degree in Business, Finance, or Economics
• Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) or Specialist Certificate in Combating the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) 
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or Certified in Financial or Forensics (CFF)
• Military Intelligence experience

At SPA, we strive to deliver a robust total compensation package that will attract and retain top talent. Elements of the compensation package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. SPA provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, etc. Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. VA Pay Transparency Salary range: $140k – $170k