Fundamental Research Policy Analyst

Zachary Piper Solutions is looking for a Fundamental Research Policy Analyst with an active TS/SCI clearance to support the Office of Naval Research (ONR) Enterprise (NRE) as part of a cross-functional Department of Navy (DON)/Deputy Undersecretary of the Navy (Intelligence & Security) team charged with developing, implementing, and overseeing the ONR Fundamental Research Due Diligence Review (DDR) process. If you are interested in joining a dynamic team with an exciting mission, please apply.

Responsibilities for the Fundamental Research Policy Analyst

• Manage and provide training and policy updates to all analysts on the FR Team, ensuring all analysts are up to date on all ONR requirements and standard operating procedures
• Perform research and analysis of entities to identify patterns, concerns, or threats aiding in efforts to identify potential flags for referral to NCIS. Flags include associated entities and other adversarial threats to DON and DOD programs
• Annually produce an analytic product summarizing trends, analysis and threats from foreign entities to supported FR elements
• Contribute to the development of long-term intelligence strategies, identifying key areas of focus and research priorities, while streamlining the review process
• Within policy and law, and in collaboration with the NRE, establish a process to continually monitor previously assessed entities for new or developing foreign ownership, control, or influence (FOCI) concerns of interests
• Provide analytical and briefing support to senior Navy personnel, other analytical divisions, and ONR leadership in support of related investigative and national security efforts. Identify trends and actions of intellectual property theft and technology transfer and provide informational briefings outlining findings to facilitate the DON efforts to mitigate all known risks such theft / loss

Qualifications for the Cyber Security Analyst

· Experience with Fundamental Research, Industrial Security, Due Diligence reviews, Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM), research/technology grants and proposals, and/or the SBIR/STTR programs

• Experience conducting open-source analysis to assess the threats posed by entities with identified risks
• Excellent presentation, oratory, and written skills are essential as findings will be regularly presented, both orally and in writing
• Demonstrated ability to produce timely and effective results
• Ability to work both independently and with personnel from multiple organizations

· ·Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Sick Leave as required by law, and Holidays

· Key words: Policy, Policy Analyst, Research, Fundamental Research,

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· This job opens for applications on April 14th 2025. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date