Senior Vendor Threat Mitigation Analyst

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About the Role:Redhorse is seeking a highly skilled Senior Vendor Threat Mitigation Analyst to join the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office's (CDAO) Special Projects Office. This critical role directly supports national security by identifying and mitigating risks associated with vendors, supply chains, and acquisition pathways within the CDAO's crucial AI, data, and digital initiatives. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the continued American advantage in these critical areas by advising senior leadership and working closely with key intelligence and counterintelligence agencies. Your analysis and recommendations directly influence CDAO acquisition decisions and contribute to robust supply chain security within the Department of Defense.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a staff advisor to the Chief, Special Projects, supporting CDAO Program Protection activities, focusing on vendor, supply chain, and acquisition pathway risks.
• Propose necessary tools, access, and relationships to fully develop the CDAO Vendor Threat Mitigation Program.
• Prepare written risk assessment reports detailing known threats, vulnerabilities, and proposed mitigations for CDAO acquisition efforts.
• Participate in the USD(A&S) Vendor Threat Mitigation Task Force to inform CDAO vendor and supply chain risk management.
• Conduct objective reviews of specific vendors, including sub-vendors and supply chains.
• Review CFIUS filings relevant to CDAO assets, including documentation pertaining to mergers, acquisitions, corporate structures, and USG contracting information.
• Conduct due diligence and research with DoD stakeholders to assess risks from foreign direct investment related to DoD's AI, data analytics, data management, and high-performance computing.
• Author risk-based assessments to inform the CFIUS Mitigation team, providing recommendations on covered foreign investments with national security implications.

Required Experience/Clearance

• Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of experience in risk analysis related to USG Acquisition programs; experience with DoD and/or AI/ML, Data Analytics programs preferred.
• Experience with tools used in company and supply chain research and risk analysis (commercial and national security applications).
• Proven ability to author and deliver high-level briefings to senior USG staff and executives (strong written and oral communication skills).
• Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI Eligibility.

Desired Experience

• 15+ years of experience in risk analysis related to USG Acquisition programs (DoD and/or AI/ML, Data Analytics programs preferred).
• Extensive knowledge and experience with NIST SP 800-53 NIST Risk Management Framework.
• Previous extensive CFIUS case management experience.
• Comprehensive understanding of pacing threats from principal adversaries concerning Great Power Competition in AI, Data, and Analytics.

Office Location and Travel

• Falls Church, VA (partial Telework eligible)
• Some travel (<25%)

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