Counterintelligence Analyst Lead

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$129,000–$171,000 / yr
Posted
88 days ago
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Confirmed live 2 days ago

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About Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that builds advanced hardware and software systems for national security, including autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and the Lattice AI command platform.

Anduril Industries currently has 1697 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Counterintelligence Analyst Lead

The Counterintelligence Analyst Lead joins the Counterintelligence and Security Investigations Team to safeguard the organization’s workforce and supply chain by identifying risks and mitigating threats. This role involves analyzing threats from nation-state actors and insiders while developing analytic workstreams that integrate across key business processes. The successful candidate will coordinate with federal agencies, including the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community, to monitor evolving adversary tactics. Day-to-day responsibilities include reviewing data for anomalous behaviors, producing strategic reports for senior leadership, and establishing internal standard operating procedures. Key requirements include an active Top Secret security clearance and expertise in intelligence analysis, risk management, and complex problem-solving. The role addresses the specific threat landscape of the defense industry, focusing on protecting assets, personnel, and technologies from sophisticated global adversaries through proactive investigation and collaborative partnership with internal stakeholders.

What you'll do

  • Analyze threats from nation-state actors and insiders affecting company assets, personnel, and supply chains.
  • Develop and implement analytic methodologies to assess counterintelligence and insider threat risks.
  • Coordinate with federal agencies like the DoD and Intelligence Community to gather information on adversary tactics.
  • Produce tailored strategic reports and presentations on risk assessments for senior leadership.
  • Provide analytical support for investigations into suspected counterintelligence and insider threat incidents.
  • Establish internal standard operating procedures, processes, and metrics for counterintelligence analysis.
  • Create training materials and deliver briefings to internal audiences regarding security awareness.
  • Monitor global threat intelligence trends to identify potential impacts on the organization.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Security or Intelligence Studies, Political Science, Criminal Justice, or a related field.
  • 8 years of relevant work experience in CI investigations or analysis, intelligence operations, or assessing complex threats from nation state actors and insider threats.
  • Active Top Secret security clearance.
  • Demonstrated ability to leverage multiple data sets and tools to support research, risk assessments, and mitigation recommendations.
  • Proven ability to analyze and communicate complex risks and threats effectively to various audiences.
  • Experience providing analysis to support CI and/or insider threat investigations.
  • Demonstrated success executing CI awareness messaging both written and verbally.
  • Excellent critical thinking, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.

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