Systems Planning & Analysis ยท 23 hours ago
Open Source Intel Analyst
Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact technical solutions to complex national security issues. They are seeking an Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) Analyst to conduct open-source research and analysis to assess investor prospects and associated risks, supporting advanced technology initiatives for DARPA's Commercial Strategy team.
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Responsibilities
Conduct open-source research and analysis to assess investor prospects, managers, advisors, and affiliates supporting advanced technology initiatives
Focus on identifying financial, reputational, and national security risks, including potential adversarial activity, to protect portfolio integrity and program security
Apply a blend of financial expertise and OSINT tradecraft to support rigorous due diligence and risk monitoring
Collect and evaluate open-source data to assess investor suitability, and perform continuous vetting of associated parties and monitoring for red flags
Develop and refine OSINT methodologies specific to financial, reputational, and national security risk assessment
Prepare risk assessment reports and briefings, highlighting key findings and recommendations
Analyze venture, private, and growth equity transactions, as well as private credit transactions
Analyze investors in various public and private transactions
Analyze the interplay between investors, board members, board observers, and the various contractual rights held by those parties in the context of financing transactions
Qualification
Required
Active TS/SCI clearance
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, International Relations, or a related field
4-8 years of experience performing formal OSINT analysis with a focus on financial analysis, due diligence, risk management, and national security intelligence
Strong expertise conducting analysis via OSINT web-based tools including but not limited to: OSINT Combine, Craft, Spiderfoot, and Blueprint
Knowledge of financial markets, private transactions, regulatory frameworks, and national security threat assessments
Ability to work onsite full-time in Arlington, VA
Preferred
Demonstrated understanding of emerging technology trends and their potential impact on financial markets and national security
Direct experience supporting advanced technology programs
Experience conducting integrated intelligence analysis (combining open-source information with other intelligence disciplines)
Employment history at one or more financial institutions (private equity, venture capital, investment, or merchant banks)
Proficiency in Mandarin, Russian, and/or Farsi
Company
Systems Planning & Analysis
Systems Planning & Analysis (SPA) is a leading global provider of data-driven analytical insights for critical national security programs.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-10-06Acquired
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