Countering Foreign Influence Program (CFIP) Analyst - DARPA PSS

CELESTAR

$110K — $160K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 4 years of relevant analyst or risk management experience -OR- Associate's degree with 6 years of related experience.
  • Demonstrated experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) or Intelligence Community (IC) research and development programs.
  • Understanding of foreign influence risks and government talent programs.
  • Proficiency in conducting risk assessments and detailed research.
  • Strong written communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a subject matter expert on foreign influence and associated risks.
  • Analyze submission packages for foreign influence risks.
  • Evaluate foreign entities proposing DARPA projects.
  • Develop risk assessments and recommendations for DARPA leadership.
  • Provide updates on ongoing and completed reviews to management.

Benefits

  • Access to a dynamic project within a high-impact sector of national security.
  • Opportunities for growth and skill development in a specialized field.
  • Engagement with top-level defense and research professionals.
  • Stable contract with potential for long-term employment through multiple option years.
Full Job Description
Celestar, a B&A Company, is seeking a Countering Foreign Influence Program (CFIP) Analyst to support the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Program Security Services (PSS) task order. If interested and meet the qualifications, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding and impactful opportunity.

ANTICIPATED AWARD: February/March 2027
ANTICIPATED START: March 2027
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 1 Base Year + 4 Option Years
LOCATION: Arlington, Virginia

Salary Range: $110,000-$160,000 annually

Actual compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, certifications, security clearance, and contract funding. This position is contingent upon contract award.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: Active TS/SCI Clearance, adjudicated within the past five (5) years

Responsibilities:
• Serve as a subject matter expert regarding undue foreign influence and risks associated with foreign government talent programs, conflicts of interest, and conflicts of commitment.
• Analyze volunteered information associated with prospective awardee submission packages and develop risk assessments concerning potential foreign influence.
• Analyze foreign entities proposing to DARPA projects and assess risks associated with the research and/or proposer.
• Prepare and provide risk assessments and recommendations to DARPA leadership.
• Provide weekly status updates regarding open and completed reviews to SID/SAPCO leadership and contribute information to monthly management reports.

Required Qualifications and Skills (Must Be Reflected on Your Resume):
• A Bachelor's degree with 4 years of relevant analyst, risk management, or program security experience -OR- an Associate's degree with 6 years of related experience.
• Demonstrated successful experience supporting DoD or IC research and development (R&D) programs.
• Knowledge of foreign influence risks, foreign government talent programs, conflicts of interest, and conflicts of commitment.
• Strong analytical, risk assessment, research, and written communication capabilities

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