Senior Research Security Analyst
Lindahl Reed is hiring a Senior Research Security Analyst to support USDA's Office of Research, Economic, and Science Security in Washington, D.C., advising senior officials on national security and research-security issues and assessing risks in USDA research portfolios. Requires an active Top Secret clearance, 10+ years of experience, and an advanced degree in life sciences or engineering.
- Compensation
- $195K–$226K / yr
- Location
- Washington D.C.
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Security
- Posted
Must have
- Active Top Secret Clearance
- Minimum 10 years of experience
- Master's degree in life sciences (biotechnology, chemistry, agricultural science, etc.) or an engineering discipline
- Minimum 5 years' experience evaluating complex research portfolios and identifying opportunities and security risks to mitigate
- Minimum 5 years' experience developing, implementing and reporting on mitigations within the agriculture business
- Minimum 5 years' experience providing informed assessments on the technical merit of emerging scientific capabilities and research security implications
- Minimum 5 years' experience creating a strategic technical vision and direction plan based on requirements
- Minimum 5 years' experience developing high-level product specifications and requirements
- Minimum 5 years' experience overseeing capability development and providing technical guidance/mentoring
- Minimum 5 years' experience providing reporting data to senior-level department officials
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work well within a team environment
- Strong analytical and reporting skills
Full description
Title: Senior Research Security Analyst
Location: USDA Headquarters, 1400 Independence Ave., S.W., Washington, DC
Job Type: Full-Time Onsite
Salary: $145,000-$162,000/ year
Experience: Minimum Ten (10) Years’ Experience
Education: Master’s Degree in biotechnology, chemistry, agricultural, agronomy and crop science, botany, entomology, soil health, food sciences, infectious diseases and zoonoses, veterinary science, marine studies OR an engineering discipline
Updated: September 18, 2026
Company Description
Now is the time to join Lindahl Reed, Inc. Lindahl Reed is a scientific, engineering, technical, and research company supporting the nation’s most critical missions in Energy Innovation, National Security, and Environmental Stewardship. At Lindahl Reed, we live our values every day. Integrity, trust, and excellence are the foundation of everything we do. We are committed to pioneering innovative solutions, enabling cutting-edge technologies, and advancing a cleaner, and more resilient and secure world. We are hiring creative, motivated, and talented people with a passion for doing what's right, what's smart, and what works.
Description/Job Summary
Lindahl Reed is seeking a Senior Research Security Analyst to support the United States Department of Agriculture in Washington, D.C. in providing research, analytical and writing support to The Office of Research, Economic, and Science Security (ORESS). The successful candidate will possess excellent analytical, communication, writing and reporting skills with the ability to work well within a team environment, and under a strict deadline schedule. The Senior Research Security Analyst will have the ability to work well with both internal and external customers. This position will report directly to the Lindahl Reed Project Manager.
Position Responsibilities
- Serve as a senior analyst for National Security in alignment with the Farm Security Action plan.
- Responsible for advising the Director of ORESS on national security issues, including research and economic security.
- Provide strategic analytical support in response to taskings from senior USDA officials, interagency partners, and other stakeholders.
- Evaluate new and emerging technologies for potential security risks and opportunities within USDA research portfolios.
Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:
- Active Top Secret Clearance