OSD Team Telecom Analyst Job Listing at SPA in Alexandria, VA (Job ID 2024-19286)

Description

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree with a desired focus area in National Security, Cybersecurity, or International Relations
• 3+ years of relevant risk analysis experience OR 5+ years of experience supporting national security issues
• Familiarity with Team Telecom, CFIUS, export controls, sanctions, or other related USG processes
• Proven research skills to support technical, legal, and financial questions
• Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing
• Ability to travel (domestic and possibly international)
• Active TS/SCI clearance

Desired:

• Master's degree in the areas of Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or Cyber Security
• Experience in the telecommunications industry (especially in operations, services, and/or technical positions)
• Experience or certifications in the cybersecurity realm
• Previous OSD or major staff experience

The National Security Analyst (Telecommunications) will support the Assistant Secretary of Defense (ASD) for Industrial Base Policy on The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) Telecommunications Services Sector (also known as Team Telecom). Team Telecom is an interagency committee that advises the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in its public interest review of national security and law enforcement concerns that may be raised by foreign participation in the U.S. telecommunications services sector. The candidate will be responsible for review of Team Telecom applications to include documents relating to FCC license applications (relating to satellites, subsea cables, international networks, and other related areas), corporate ownership structures, cybersecurity and physical security policies, and USG contracting information. Conduct due diligence and fact-finding research independently and with the support of DoD stakeholders to assess risk arising from foreign participation in each FCC application review and the implications to DoD's security interests, communications, network resiliency, supply chain, personal data, and cybersecurity. Analyze open-source and classified information on telecommunication security issues to formulate actionable policy recommendations for DoD leadership decision. Author analysis papers regarding the risks of foreign participation in each application review and advise the interagency Committee of the Department's recommendations. Produce case summaries, talking points, and action memos for DoD leadership. Support evolving telecommunications and technology security policy developments as required.