Data Analysis and Risk Mitigation Analyst

Job ID: 2507771

Location: ARLINGTON, VA, US

Date Posted: 2025-07-22

Category: Defense/Intel

Subcategory: Intel Analyst

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Minimum Clearance Required: TS/SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: TS/SCI with Poly

Potential for Remote Work: No

Description

SAIC is seeking a Data Analysis and Risk Mitigation Analyst to perform operational risk management analysis in support of counterintelligence operations. Using your comprehensive understanding of counterintelligence, you will research and analyze disparate data sources to determine context, identify risk and author reports for program and leadership consumption. You will employ a customer-service mindset, working in a fast-paced environment with little supervision while maintaining a high-level of attention to detail to ensure transparent communication and task completion.

Role and Responsibilities:

Conducts comprehensive analysis of various data sets to identify patterns, trends, and potential threats to evaluate likelihood and potential impact, prioritizing risks and developing mitigation strategies.

• Applies structured analytical methodologies to produce quantitative and qualitative risk assessments focused on identifying and assessing anomalous signatures and other complex operational factors.
• Designs and applies risk assessment tools to develop identification and mitigation frameworks to support client leadership in prioritizing threat responses and defensive countermeasures.
• Monitors risk mitigation implementation and conducts effectiveness assessments using performance-based metrics and statistical evaluations.
• Prepares and disseminates clear, concise, and accurate reports for program and leadership consumption.
• Works effectively with other operational elements to collaborate on joint projects, share best practices and coordinate efforts.
• Remains current on emerging technical threats, signature mitigation techniques, and adversary capabilities and tactics.

Qualifications

• Possess a bachelor's degree in a related field; and 6+years of experience performing counterintelligence analysis and/or operational risk management (ORM) in support of DoD/or IC counterintelligence or human intelligence operations.
• Active Top-Secret clearance with current SCI eligibility; and pass a polygraph.
• Thorough understanding of counterintelligence operations, adversary threats and countermeasures, including signature management and UTS mitigation techniques.
• Proficiency in employing structured analytical methodologies and risk management frameworks to produce detailed assessments.
• Familiarity with intelligence analysis software and tools including open-source intelligence resources, signals intelligence databases and technical threat data repositories.
• Ability to execute multiple tasks and ongoing projects while ensuring compliance with applicable laws, policies, and procedures.
• Effective communication skills, including the ability to convey complex information to a diverse customer base in both written and verbal format.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.

Desired Education, Certifications, Skills, Expertise, Years of Experience:

• 3+ years of experience performing CI Referent duties in direct support of counterintelligence and/or human intelligence operations.
• Graduate of the Advanced Foreign CI Operations Course.
• Experience as an Executive Case Officer, Team Chief, or Operations Officer.