Senior Economic Security Advisor

TL;DR

Senior Economic Security Advisor: Providing subject matter expertise to protect the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) with an accent on CFIUS, 1260H List, domestic M&A antitrust reviews, outbound investment, international engagement, and data analytics. Focus on identifying industry and engineering trends, evaluating technology-driven risks with national security implications, and recommending mitigation strategies.

Location: Alexandria, VA

Company

hirify.global enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions through independent analysis and practical solutions.

What you will do

• Review CFIUS and non-notified missions, 1260H List companies, domestic M&A, Team Telecom, ICTS, outbound investment, and FCC license applications.
• Lead research and analysis of emerging technologies relevant to risk assessments.
• Conduct due diligence and fact-finding research 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.
• Prepare reports, analytic summaries, and policy recommendations for senior leadership.

Requirements

• 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

Nice to have

• 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
• 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