Economic Business Analyst - Mid at Strategic Insight in Arlington, VA

Strategic Insight, Ltd. is seeking an Economic Business Analyst to serve as the frontline case officer for all foreign investment transactions, managing the entire lifecycle from intake to final recommendation. This analyst is responsible for conducting in-depth due diligence for both internal DON risk assessments and for formal inter-agency review processes like CFIUS and Team Telecom, serving as the primary analytical and liaison point for DON acquisition programs.

Founded in 1985, Strategic Insight, Ltd. is committed to excellence, professional growth, and delivering superior services to our government clients. Employees enjoy competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, 401(k), and merit-based bonuses.

Mandatory Security Requirement

Applicants selected for this position must meet eligibility requirements for access to Top Secret-level classified information.

Key Responsibilities

• Comprehensive Due Diligence & CFIUS Case Analysis:
  • Conducts in-depth due diligence on foreign entities involved in statutorily mandated transactions. This includes analyzing complex corporate structures, foreign ownership, investment details, and investigating adverse media and public records.
  • For each new case, authors the "Program Impact Assessment," which identifies affected DON programs and articulates the initial theory of harm, incorporating trend data from the Economist to provide broader context.
  • Authors the "Preliminary Risk Assessment" for relevant Program Offices, outlining the transaction, identified risks, and a set of draft mitigation questions.
  • Presents findings, verbally and in writing, to senior audiences and the interagency.
• Team Telecom Specialization:
  • Serves as the team's subject matter expert on the DoW Team Telecom review process for applications submitted to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
  • Analyzes applications for the transfer, assignment, or control of FCC licenses to assess potential threats to national security, law enforcement infrastructure, and public safety.
  • Specializes in identifying vulnerabilities in telecommunications networks, supply chains, and data security protocols that could be exploited by foreign adversaries.
  • Prepares detailed written risk analyses, threat assessments, and proposes specific mitigation strategies (e.g., security agreements) for inter-agency review by The Committee.
• DON Program Liaison & Case Management:
  • Serves as the primary interface for DON Program Offices. Coordinates meetings with program managers and engineers who have equity in a transaction to understand their specific technologies, vulnerabilities, and concerns.
  • Manages the end-to-end case workflow, ensuring all procedural steps are met, documented, and that all routine inquiries from program offices receive a timely response.
• Regulatory Gap & Non-Traditional Risk Analysis:
  • Specializes in identifying and assessing national security risks in transactions that are not subject to formal CFIUS review, providing a critical capability to address regulatory gaps.
  • Facilitates the development and implementation of custom mitigation strategies for these non-traditional risks, ensuring DON equities are protected even without a formal inter-agency mandate.

Minimum/General/Experience:

• Minimum 3-7 years of experience in working with the DoD or DON programs within specified technical or operational areas to include FIR, CFIUS support, outbound investment, and non-notify reviews.
• Analysts should have backgrounds across finance, business analytics, policy analysis, or intelligence analysis with demonstrated ability to speak and write at an executive level.
• A TS/SCI clearance will be required.
• Experience working in an Echelon 1 organization and working with SES/FO/GO is highly recommended.
• Education: Minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college.

Team Culture:

Diversity

All staff members are expected to accomplish their work in a businesslike manner and always be courteous toward all other staff members, clients, business associates, guests, and visitors. All staff members should be treated in a manner free from bias, favoritism, and any form of illegal discrimination.

Ethics

All members of Strategic Insight should be marked by a commitment to excellence, professional integrity, self-discipline, and wise judgment. Our employees reflect this through attention to detail, comprehensive staff work, and honorable behavior.

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of the employee assigned to this job.

Strategic Insight, Ltd. is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunity to all applicants and employees in full compliance with all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, age, gender, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other class protected by applicable state or federal law.