Intelligence Research & Sanctions Specialist

This role involves performing intelligence research and analysis, specifically focusing on sanctions investigations and open-source intelligence. The specialist will use various databases and tools to gather and analyze information, draft reports, and coordinate with government agencies. While the role mentions using AI and emerging technologies, its core function is intelligence research and analysis within a regulatory and compliance context, not direct AI/ML model development or deployment.

What you'd actually do

  1. Perform sanctions investigations, including drafting designation packages using authorities held by government clients starting with performing complex intelligence research and analysis, to drafting a sanctions designation evidentiary memorandum, and adjudicating the sanctions designation clearance process
  2. Perform open-source intelligence / due diligence and classified intelligence research and analysis
  3. Use commercial databases, access corporate and financial records, and perform supply chain and corporate structure mapping
  4. Perform assessments, including pertaining to impact, regions, industries, economies
  5. Coordinate with different federal government agencies, including the Intelligence Community

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Active Secret security clearance
  • Ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
  • 4+ years of experience in intelligence collection or analysis, investigations, or trade control and sanctions
  • Ability to perform job responsibilities within a work model that requires co-location in person 5 days per week in Washington, DC
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship

Nice to have

  • Demonstrated experience coordinating with different federal government agencies, including the Intelligence Community
  • Russian, Chinese/Mandarin, Korean, or other critical language skills
  • Maritime, shipping, oil, gas, economic, narcotics trafficking, human rights, or regional/foreign policy knowledge or experience

What the JD emphasized

  • Active Secret security clearance required
  • 4+ years of experience in intelligence collection or analysis, investigations, or trade control and sanctions