Position Summary

ANSER is seeking a Senior Cyber Workforce Integration Analyst to support the Department of Defense (DoD) Chief Information Officer (CIO). In this role you will focus on integrating cyber workforce policy, governance, recruitment, retention, and professional development programs into strategic initiatives.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Provide expertise to inform leadership decisions and support the development and implementation of the DoD Cyber Workforce Strategy
• Integrate cyber workforce policies and programs into DoD strategic plans and implementation initiatives
• Review legislative proposals and develop recommendations for the DoD CIO regarding Cyber Excepted Service, Cyber Workforce, or other CIO equities
• Assist in planning, analysis, development, and promulgation of the DoD Cyber Workforce Strategy
• Monitor and assess implementation progress according to DoD CIO priorities, goals, objectives, and milestones
• Draft responses and prepare briefings for leadership on workforce-related initiatives
• Support governance, recruitment, retention, and professional development processes
• Provide strategic and management insights to inform leadership decisions
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure workforce initiatives align with organizational goals
• Facilitate policy reviews and updates, ensuring compliance with DoD Directives and Instructions
• Contribute to workforce planning and assessment activities to enhance cyber capabilities

Required Qualifications

• Active Secret security clearance
• Master’s degree in a related field such as Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Public Policy, Human Resources/Organizational Leadership, National Security Studies, or Cyber Operations 
• Minimum of 12 years of experience in cyber workforce policy, governance, strategy development, or integration of workforce programs within a government or defense organization
• Bachelor's degree with 14 years of relevant experience can substitute for the Master's degree requirement
• Advanced MS Word and PowerPoint skills; proficient in Excel and Outlook
• Experience with Teams and SharePoint development and management

Position Summary

ANSER is seeking a Cyber Workforce Analyst to support the Department of Defense (DoD) Chief Information Officer (CIO). In this role you will focus on on analyzing, developing, and integrating cyber workforce policies, governance, recruitment, retention, and professional development programs into DoD strategic initiatives.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Conduct research and specialized analyses of cyber workforce policies, plans, and processes
• Support development, revision, and staffing of DoD Directives, Instructions, and other policy issuances
• Integrate cyber workforce policies, governance, recruitment, retention, and professional development programs into strategic plans and initiatives
• Review, draft responses, and develop recommendations for the DoD CIO on legislative proposals related to Cyber Excepted Service, Cyber Workforce, and other key CIO initiatives
• Coordinate policy documents and recommendations with DoD Legislative Affairs, Military Services, and Component stakeholders
• Provide expertise to inform leadership decisions regarding workforce planning and policy implementation
• Support assessment and monitoring of workforce program effectiveness
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure alignment with organizational goals
• Facilitate policy updates and ensure compliance with DoD Directives and Instructions
• Contribute to the planning and analysis of workforce initiatives to enhance cyber capabilities

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Public Policy, Human Resources/Organizational Leadership, or related disciples.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in cyber workforce policy, governance, strategy development, or integration of workforce programs within a government or defense organization
• Advanced MS Word and PowerPoint skills; proficient in Excel and Outlook
• Experience with Teams and SharePoint development and management

Position Overview 

Seeking an RMF Sr. Information Security Systems Manager (ISSM) and Subject Matter Expert to support mission critical Office of the Undersecretary of War for Research and Engineering (OUSW (R&E) capabilities within all facets of the RMF.  This pioneering domain presents unique challenges, necessitating skilled ISSMs to maintain system security and oversee cyber implementation. The role demands accountability for upholding security standards across the organization, navigating the evolving landscape of defense technology and safeguarding sensitive information crucial to national security. To be successful in this position the candidate must possess a firm understanding of statutory guidance such as statutory guidance including 570.01 (Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program), DoWI 8500.01 (Cybersecurity), DoW Directive 8140.03 (Information Systems Security Manager – DoW Cyber Exchange), and NIST 800-37 r2 (Risk Management Framework for Information Systems and Organizations). 

Successful candidates should be able to:

• Expertly Implements and Manages Cybersecurity Controls: Implement and manage controls across all system lifecycle phases, ensuring alignment with DoW 8500.01 and NIST 800-53 requirements to maintain robust security posture, tailored risk mitigations, and full alignment with DoW cybersecurity directives and OVL processes.
• Security Policy Development: Develop and implement security policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry best practices.
• Risk Management: Conduct risk assessments and identify potential vulnerabilities and threats to information systems. Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies and controls to minimize the impact of security incidents.
• Security Planning and Implementation: Collaborate with system administrators, network administrators, and other stakeholders to plan and implement security measures for information systems. This includes establishing security controls and standards for information systems including Continuous Monitoring.
• Incident Response and Management: Develop and implement incident response procedures to reconstitute system operations to address security incidents and breaches.
• Assurance and Resiliency: Ensure compliance with relevant security standards, regulations, and frameworks. Conduct periodic security audits and assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of security controls and identify areas for improvement.
• Security Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate and up-to-date security documentation, including security plans, risk assessments, and incident reports. Provide regular reports to management on the status of information security and any identified risks or vulnerabilities.

Work Location: Full-Time Onsite (Mark Center, DMV)

Clearance: Top Secret with SCI eligibility

Job Responsibilities and/or Success Factors

• Utilize expert knowledge and experience regarding risk management strategies in support of a major DoW program.
• Serve as the primary cybersecurity authority responsible for integrating System Security Engineering (SSE) principles into system design, development, and operational processes to ensure systems are secure by design and aligned with mission requirements.
• Collaborate between the Cyber Risk Assessor/Security Control Assessor and the program as well as DoW senior leadership.
• Reporting of status and metrics for body of evidence and authorization conditions.
• Develop and implement security policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry best practices.
• Conduct risk assessments and identify potential vulnerabilities and threats to information systems, to include threat modeling, attack surface analysis, and mission impact evaluation.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies and controls to minimize the impact of security incidents, ensuring alignment with system architecture and engineering design.
• Oversee and validate system security architecture, including authorization boundaries, data flows, trust zones, and external system interfaces (ISAs), ensuring alignment with DoW 8500.01 and NIST 800-53.
• Collaborate with system administrators, network administrators, engineers, and developers to plan, design, and implement security measures for information systems, ensuring security controls are engineered into solutions and not applied post-development.
• Ensure integration of cybersecurity within DevSecOps pipelines, including validation of secure coding practices, automated scanning (SAST/DAST), and software supply chain risk management.
• Develop and implement incident response procedures to reconstitute system operations and address security incidents and breaches.
• Ensure compliance with relevant security standards, regulations, and frameworks while validating technical control implementation effectiveness across the system lifecycle.
• Conduct periodic security audits and assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of security controls and identify areas for improvement, ensuring alignment between control implementation and assessment outcomes.
• Lead and manage Continuous Monitoring (ConMon) activities, including oversight of ACAS, SCAP, STIG compliance, and system telemetry integration to detect and respond to security posture drift.
• Perform and oversee Security Impact Analyses (SIA) for system changes, technology refresh, and new capability integration to determine impact on authorization status and required actions.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date security documentation, including security plans, risk assessments, architecture artifacts, and incident reports.
• Provide regular reports to the Government customer on the status of information security, risk posture, and any identified vulnerabilities or operational risks.
• Provide support regarding the DoW’s agile authorization. Experience with Operation Vulcan Logic (OVL) processes a plus.
• Ensure systems are:
• Secure by design
• Continuously monitored
• Objectively assessed
• Defensible to the Authorizing Official (AO)
• Should have a strong background in information security, systems engineering, risk management, and compliance.
• Strong client focus and commitment to continuous improvement, ability to proactively network and establish relationships.
• Manage multiple priorities in a high-paced and fast-changing environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Successful candidates should be able to: (Enhanced Section)

• Expertly implement and manage cybersecurity controls across all system lifecycle phases, ensuring alignment with DoW 8500.01 and NIST 800-53 requirements.
• Apply System Security Engineering (SSE) principles (NIST 800-160) to ensure security is embedded within system architecture, design, and implementation.
• Translate cybersecurity requirements into technical engineering solutions and system configurations.
• Analyze system architectures to identify security gaps, attack vectors, and design weaknesses, and recommend engineering-based mitigations.
• Oversee integration of Zero Trust principles, identity management (ICAM), and encryption solutions within system environments.
• Ensure effective implementation of Continuous Monitoring strategies, including automated data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Interpret assessment results and translate findings into actionable engineering and risk mitigation strategies.
• Support DevSecOps and continuous ATO (cATO) approaches through automation, tooling, and integration of security into development pipelines.

Education and Minimum Qualifications

• Must have an active Top Secret with SCI eligibility
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science/information technology, or other related degree fields (master’s degree is preferred or at least 10 years of related experience)
• At least 10+ years of cybersecurity experience including a senior technical or management role, Project or Program Management experience a plus.
• At least one IAT/IAM or equivalent security certifications ex. CISSP, CCSP, CISM, CISA, or CASP
• Experience working with OSD leadership or Military component or branch.
• Excellent communication/presentation skills briefing senior military and government civilian leadership.
• Experienced with writing policies, guides, procedures.
• Experience in hands on with eMASS, Xacta and/or other GRC tools.
• Experience with Federal and FedRamp A&A Processes.
• Experienced and comfortable advising at the Senior Executive Service (SES) level of customers

Position Overview: 

ANSER is seeking a Mitigation Manager to provide mitigation/compliance and enforcement analysis for the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy (IBP) Global Investment and Economic Security Directorate (GIES). In this role you will review transactional documents, regulations, government contracts, and real estate contracts.  You will provide legal reviews of mergers and acquisitions, business/corporate law, regulations, finance, international trade, national security, litigation, and technology; and collaborate with Investment Analysts to draft complex agreements such as National Security Agreements and written briefing packages for senior government officials.  

 Day to Day Responsibilities: 

• Review transactional documents, regulations, government contracts, and real estate contracts. 
• Support legal reviews of mergers and acquisitions, business/corporate law, regulations, finance, international trade, national security, litigation, and technology.  
• Collaboratively work with Investment Analysts on drafting complex agreements such as National Security Agreements and written briefing packages for senior government officials.  
• Collaboratively work with Investment Analysts and Team Telecom Analysts, transaction parties, counsel, equity holders, and senior counsel. 
• Provide compliance monitoring for the implementation of CFIUS agreements and orders to ensure risks identified in a transaction are appropriately mitigated:
  • coordinating and communicating with agreement parties on compliance concerns  
  • interviewing monitored party nominations  
  • evaluating parties' compliance  
  • analyzing legal and policy case compliance concerns and providing recommendations for DoD decisions  
  • preparing and supporting necessary compliance reports and enforcement documentation  
• Negotiation and drafting of CFIUS legal documents, to include waivers, joinders, amendments, and terminations.  
• Execute CFIUS and Team Telecom compliance monitoring through site visits, DoD stakeholder meetings and visits, and other meetings for the purpose of compliance monitoring
• Develop, maintain, and execute policies and standard procedures for the CFIUS interagency process and for DoD monitoring of foreign investment risk associated with product integrity, supply assurance, collocation, and technology transfer.
• Support compliance monitoring function with business operations professionals and cybersecurity expertise. 
• Produce case summaries, talking points, and action memos for DoD leadership.  
• Support evolving investment and technology security policy developments, and CFIUS policy developments as required.  
• Work with Case Managers to finish RBAs and develop mitigation terms in coordination with the Business Transaction Specialist, Cybersecurity Specialist, Senior Engineer, and DoD Stakeholders. 

Required Qualifications: 

• Active TS/SCI clearance 
• Master's Degree.
• 6 or more years’ relevant mitigation/compliance and enforcement analysis 
• Experience providing solutions to an organization’s challenges through the application of knowledge gained through similar prior engagements.  
• Experience in directing the activities of specialists or other staff as needed on activities
• Four years of relevant legal experience with Transactional Law, mergers and acquisitions, Corporate Law, contract negotiation, data protection and privacy law, cybersecurity, national security, or military law.    

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Juris Doctorate Degree.
• Strong interpersonal/social skills 
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills 
• Demonstrated experience operating within the Department of Defense (DoD), the Industrial Base Policy or a similar, strategic-level staff environment 
• Proven ability to brief, interact with, and provide counsel to senior military leaders, including Flag and General Officers 
• Experience supporting on-site implementation of project plans and process improvement initiates ensuring objectives are met 
• Professional certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) a Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher) or a recognized equivalent with a track record of driving successful process improvement initiatives. 

Position Overview

ANSER is seeking an Associate Global Investment Advisor within the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy (IBP), Global Investment and Economic Security Directorate (GIES). In this role you will assist with managing reviewing, mitigating, and monitoring of foreign investments involving critical technologies and supply chain concerns within the Defense Industrial Base (DIB).

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Assist with review of CFIUS Joint Voluntary Notices and Declarations, including transaction documents, corporate ownership structures, cybersecurity and physical security policies, and USG contracting information.
• Support analysis and due diligence on foreign investment transactions to help identify potential risks to the DIB.
• Conduct research and fact-finding on foreign ownership, technology transfer, supply chain vulnerabilities, network resiliency, and cybersecurity risks, both independently and with guidance from DoD stakeholders.
• Analyze open-source and classified information to support the preparation of policy recommendations for DoD leadership.
• Assist in drafting case summaries, talking points, action memos, and supporting documentation for DoD leadership and interagency committees.
• Contribute to research on emerging investment trends, technology security policies, and evolving CFIUS guidance.
• Support DoD and interagency working groups by compiling data, tracking issues, and helping identify potential foreign investment risks in the DIB.
• Assist with preparation of Risk-Based Assessments (RBA) and mitigation terms under guidance from senior analysts.

Required Qualifications

• Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility/adjudication
• Bachelor’s degree
• 2 years’ experience in global investments advising
• Experience preparing and conducting business analyses and studies, needs assessments, requirements analysis/definition, and cost/benefit analyses to align business systems, solutions, and initiatives
• Experience and/or understanding of preparing forecasts, analyzing trends, and reporting regulations and business conditions
• Experience developing and analyzing metrics, performance measurements, requirements, reports, and recommendations related to management, organizational structure, policy/procedures, and business systems
• Experience identifying potential business risks, including business performance, economic case analysis, internal control, and enterprise risk assessment

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and social skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated experience advising within the Department of Defense (DoD), Industrial Base Policy, or a similar strategic-level staff environment
• Proven experience briefing, interacting with, and providing counsel to senior military leaders, including Flag and General Officers
• Experience supporting on-site implementation of project plans and process improvement initiatives to ensure objectives are met
• Professional certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP), Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher), or equivalent, with a track record of driving successful process improvement initiatives

Position Summary
ANSER is seeking a Senior Training Specialist Expert to support the Department of Defense (DoD) Chief Information Officer (CIO) in developing and delivering cyber workforce training. In this role, you will provide technical guidance, create learning materials, and administer programs designed to enhance knowledge and skills across the workforce, managers, and HR practitioners.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Develop and update training modules to provide cyber workforce upskilling and professional development opportunities.
• Create video training and other multimedia products to increase program awareness across the Workforce Innovation Directorate.
• Design and deploy training materials explaining cyber occupational structures, employment, placement, and compensation to HR practitioners.
• Provide technical advice and guidance to enhance training content and delivery methods.
• Administer knowledge and skills enhancement programs, such as rotational programs, to support workforce development.
• Coordinate with program stakeholders to ensure training aligns with organizational goals and cyber workforce initiatives.
• Evaluate training effectiveness and recommend improvements to materials and delivery approaches.

Required Qualifications

• Active Secret Security Clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., cybersecurity, information systems, human capital management, or similar)
• 10 years of professional experience in workforce training, learning and development, or related roles supporting federal, military, or defense organizations. Experience must include:
• Designing and delivering technical or cyber-focused training programs
• Developing instructional materials and multimedia content
• Supporting workforce skill development initiatives for employees and managers

Preferred Qualifications

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Prior experience working at the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) level
• Advanced MS Word and PowerPoint skills; proficient in Excel and Outlook
• Experience with Microsoft Teams and SharePoint development and administration
• Ability to manage competing priorities and workloads in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage projects from conception to completion
• Highly motivated professional with strong organizational and problem-solving skills

Position Overview

ANSER is seeking a Senior Economic Security Advisor to support the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy (IBP), Global Investment and Economic Security Directorate (GIES). In this role you will provide subject matter expertise to advance GIES’s mission of protecting the Defense Industrial Base (DIB). You will support CFIUS, 1260H List, domestic M&A antitrust reviews, outbound investment, international engagement, data analytics, and future DoD economic security initiatives.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Review CFIUS and non-notified missions, 1260H List companies, domestic M&A, Team Telecom, ICTS, outbound investment, and FCC license applications, including corporate ownership structures, foreign influence, cybersecurity, physical security, and USG contracting information.
• Lead and manage research and analysis of emerging technologies relevant to GIES risk assessments.
• Conduct due diligence and fact-finding research independently and with DoD stakeholders to evaluate foreign participation risks to communications, network resiliency, supply chains, personal data, and cybersecurity.
• Identify industry and engineering trends, evaluate technology-driven risks with national security implications, and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Propose, implement, and refine office policies and risk frameworks to address scientific, engineering, and technology-based threats.
• Develop methods to identify trends and patterns affecting foreign investment and risk assessment.
• Support telecommunications and technology security policy development.
• Prepare reports, analytic summaries, and policy recommendations for senior leadership.
• Lead technologically focused research and analysis initiatives as directed.

Required Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI eligible clearance
• Master’s degree
• 12 years’ experience in economic security advising
• Experience and/or understanding of economic security topics, including international trade, supply chain assurance, foreign investment policy, technology development, export control, intelligence analysis, war gaming, risk management, and the CFIUS process
• Experience supporting evolving GIES programs and initiatives to meet diverse mission requirements
• Experience providing policy assessments, establishing pilot programs, and developing white papers or recommendation presentations
• Experience supporting senior leadership with strategic planning, analysis, project management, and program management
• Experience establishing, reforming, and optimizing strategic, governance, business, and communication processes to build GIES operational functions

Preferred Qualifications

• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated experience within DoD, Industrial Base Policy, or a similar strategic-level staff environment
• Proven experience briefing, interacting with, and providing counsel to senior military leaders, including Flag and General Officers
• Experience supporting on-site implementation of project plans and process improvement initiatives
• Professional certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP), Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher), or equivalent, with a track record of driving successful process improvement initiatives

Position Summary

ANSER is seeking a Senior Cyber Workforce Analyst to support the Department of Defense (DoD) Chief Information Officer (CIO) at the Mark Center in Alexandria, VA. In this role you will provide subject matter expertise in cyber workforce policy, governance, recruitment, retention, and professional development programs supporting DoD cyber workforce initiatives. In this role you will conduct research and policy analysis, develop recommendations for senior leadership, and help integrate cyber workforce programs into strategic plans and enterprise-level implementation efforts.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Conduct research and specialized analysis of DoD cyber workforce policies, plans, and governance processes.
• Support development, revision, and staffing of DoD Directives, Instructions, and other formal policy issuances.
• Assist with integrating cyber workforce policy, governance, recruitment, retention, and professional development programs into strategic planning and implementation initiatives.
• Provide subject matter expertise to review legislative proposals and draft responses or recommendations for the DoD CIO related to the Cyber Excepted Service (CES), cyber workforce policy, and related initiatives.
• Coordinate policy documents, briefings, and recommendations with DoD Legislative Affairs, Military Services, and other DoD Component stakeholders.
• Analyze workforce policies and programs to identify opportunities for improvement in cyber workforce recruitment, development, and retention.
• Develop briefing materials, analytical reports, and policy recommendations for senior DoD leadership.
• Support cross-component coordination to ensure alignment between cyber workforce policies and broader DoD workforce strategies.

Required Qualifications

• Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility/adjudication
• Master’s degree in public policy, cybersecurity policy, national security studies, public administration, workforce development, or a related field
• 12 years of relevant professional experience, including experience supporting DoD or federal workforce policy development, cyber workforce strategy, or related governance initiatives
• Demonstrated experience analyzing workforce policies, drafting policy recommendations, and supporting development or revision of DoD directives, instructions, or similar policy documents
• Experience supporting or advising senior leadership on cyber workforce initiatives, talent management programs, or workforce modernization efforts
• Familiarity with the Cyber Excepted Service (CES), the DoD Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF), or related cyber workforce policy initiatives
• Experience coordinating policy or program initiatives across multiple stakeholders, including DoD Components, Military Services, and legislative affairs offices
• Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills with experience preparing executive-level briefings and report

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) or similarly senior DoD-level organizations
• Demonstrated experience supporting congressional or legislative engagement related to workforce or cyber policy
• Advanced Microsoft Word and PowerPoint skills; strong Excel and Outlook proficiency
• Experience with Microsoft Teams and SharePoint development and administration
• Ability to work independently and manage projects from concept through completion
• Highly motivated professional capable of managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong collaboration skills with experience working across multiple organizations and stakeholder groups

Position Overview: 

ANSER is seeking a Mitigation Manager to provide Mitigation/Compliance and Enforcement Analysis within the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy (IBP) Global Investment and Economic Security Directorate (GIES). In this role you will be part of a team that reviews transactional documents, regulations, government contracts, and real estate contracts; provides legal reviews of mergers and acquisitions, business/corporate law, regulations, finance, international trade, national security, litigation, and technology; and collaborates with Investment Analysts to draft complex agreements such as National Security Agreements and written briefing packages for senior government officials.  

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Review transactional documents, regulations, government contracts, and real estate contracts under supervision, identifying key issues and summarizing findings for senior team members.
• Support legal and regulatory reviews related to mergers and acquisitions, corporate law, finance, international trade, national security, litigation, and technology.
• Assist Investment Analysts in drafting and editing agreements such as National Security Agreements and preparing briefing materials for senior government officials.
• Collaborate with Investment Analysts, Team Telecom Analysts, and other stakeholders to gather information, track action items, and support ongoing casework.
• Support compliance monitoring activities for CFIUS agreements and orders to help ensure identified risks are mitigated. Activities may include:
• Assisting with coordination and communication with agreement parties
• Supporting the review of compliance documentation and submissions
• Conducting preliminary analysis of compliance data and escalating issues as needed
• Contributing to compliance reports and enforcement documentation
• Participating in meetings with DoD and interagency stakeholders
• Assist in the drafting and review of CFIUS-related documents, including waivers, amendments, and other supporting materials.
• Support compliance monitoring efforts through preparation for site visits, stakeholder meetings, and related activities; may include limited travel.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of policies, standard procedures, and internal documentation with guidance from senior staff.
• Work with cross-functional teams, including business operations and cybersecurity professionals, to support compliance and risk assessment efforts.
• Prepare draft case summaries, talking points, and action memos for internal review.
• Track and summarize developments in investment security and technology policy, including CFIUS-related updates.
• Support Case Managers and senior team members in completing risk assessments and developing mitigation recommendations.

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree 
• 3 years’ relevant mitigation/compliance and enforcement analysis 
• Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility/adjudication 
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience to apply analytic methodologies and principles to address client needs, evaluate project objectives, and contribute to the implementation of strategic direction  
• Ability to perform and assist with analyst functions including data collection, interviewing, data modeling, project testing, and creation of performance measurements to support project objectives  
• Experience conducting activities in support of project team’s objectives  
• Ability to manage junior staff and work closely with team members including Analysts, Task Leads, or Project Manager 
• Competent with modern office tools, including the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint) 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills 
• Experience assisting with preparation of executive-level briefings and reports 
• Demonstrated experience operating within the Department of Defense (DoD), the Industrial Base Policy or a similar, strategic-level staff environment 
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively to support project completion 

Position Overview

ANSER is seeking a Global Investment Advisor within the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy (IBP), Global Investment and Economic Security Directorate (GIES). In this role you will manage review, mitigation, and monitoring of foreign investments involving critical technologies and supply chain concerns within the Defense Industrial Base (DIB).

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Review CFIUS Joint Voluntary Notices and Declarations, including transaction documents, corporate ownership structures, cybersecurity and physical security policies, and USG contracting information.
• Conduct analysis and due diligence on foreign investment transactions, provide actionable recommendations, and support DoD leadership and interagency decision-making
• Conduct due diligence and fact-finding research independently and with DoD stakeholders to assess foreign ownership risks to the DIB, including technology transfer, supply chain vulnerabilities, network resiliency, and cybersecurity.
• Analyze open-source and classified information on transaction parties to support actionable policy recommendations for DoD leadership.
• Author analysis papers on foreign ownership risks and advise the interagency Committee on recommended actions.
• Produce case summaries, talking points, and action memos for DoD leadership.
• Support evolving investment trends, technology security policies, and CFIUS policy developments.
• Provide analytical support to DoD and interagency working groups, including non-notify cases, to identify foreign investment risk in the DIB.
• Draft and deliver Risk-Based Assessments (RBA) and mitigation terms as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility/adjudication
• Bachelor’s degree
• 5 years’ experience in global investments advising
• Experience preparing and conducting business analyses and studies, needs assessments, requirements analysis/definition, and cost/benefit analyses to align business systems, solutions, and initiatives
• Experience and/or understanding of preparing forecasts, analyzing trends, and reporting regulations and business conditions
• Experience developing and analyzing metrics, performance measurements, requirements, reports, and recommendations related to management, organizational structure, policy/procedures, and business systems
• Experience identifying potential business risks, including business performance, economic case analysis, internal control, and enterprise risk assessment

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and social skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated experience advising within the Department of Defense (DoD), Industrial Base Policy, or a similar strategic-level staff environment
• Proven experience briefing, interacting with, and providing counsel to senior military leaders, including Flag and General Officers
• Experience supporting on-site implementation of project plans and process improvement initiatives to ensure objectives are met
• Professional certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP), Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher), or equivalent, with a track record of driving successful process improvement initiatives