Security Due Diligence Specialist

IQT (In-Q-Tel)

Security Due Diligence Specialist ensuring IQT's investment decisions protect national security interests. Liaising with portfolio companies and supporting security initiatives in compliance with government requirements.

Posted 4/11/2026full-timeMcLean • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $78,744 - $106,293 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure the IQT’s investment decisions align with U.S. Government partner requirements and protect national security interests.
Support the implementation of security and counterintelligence policies.
Serve as a liaison with prospective portfolio companies for the collection and analysis of FOCI diligence materials.
Assist diligence efforts by coordinating with companies IQT is considering for investment.
Conduct open-source research and analysis to provide timely, accurate insights for investment decisions.
Act as a trusted liaison between IQT deal teams, senior company executives, and U.S. Government security representatives.
Support the development and execution of strategic security initiatives and maintain current security plans, policies, and procedures.
Assist in responding to all security-related requests from government executive agents.
Help manage physical security procedures and support for physical security at outreach events.
Contribute to a comprehensive security education and awareness program for employees and cleared contractors.

Requirements

What you’ll need

U.S. Citizenship required
Active Top Secret security clearance required, active SCI and FS poly preferred.
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience)
3+ years of relevant experience supporting DoD or Intelligence Community security operations.
Working familiarity with NISPOM, ICDs, and other industrial security requirements is highly desired.
Direct experience with Foreign Ownership, Control, and Influence (FOCI) mitigation, business due diligence, financial investigations, or anti-money laundering (AML) is a strong plus.
Proven ability to synthesize information from multiple sources into clear, concise, analytical assessments.
Excellent writing, organizational, and critical thinking skills with the ability to think strategically.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.
Comfortable interacting and building relationships with C-Suite and executive-level stakeholders.
Experience with physical security systems is a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Investments IQT (In-Q-Tel) is a not-for-profit global investment platform that accelerates the introduction of groundbreaking technologies to enhance national security and prosperity. For over a quarter-century, IQT has partnered with visionary startups in strategic technology areas and has produced significant mission impact by adapting and transferring advanced technologies to government partners, including various U. S. intelligence and defense agencies. The organization invests across diverse technology sectors, including space, biotechnology, microelectronics, and energy, supporting innovations that meet current and future national needs. Security Due Diligence Specialist 🔥 11 minutes ago 🏢🏡 McLean – Hybrid 💵 $78.7k - $106.3k / year ⏰ Full Time 🟡 Mid-level 🟠 Senior 👮‍♂️ Cybersecurity / Security Engineer Apply Now Find Hiring Managers Customize resume for this job ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide Report problem 📋 Description
Ensure the IQT’s investment decisions align with U.S. Government partner requirements and protect national security interests.
Support the implementation of security and counterintelligence policies.
Serve as a liaison with prospective portfolio companies for the collection and analysis of FOCI diligence materials.
Assist diligence efforts by coordinating with companies IQT is considering for investment.
Conduct open-source research and analysis to provide timely, accurate insights for investment decisions.
Act as a trusted liaison between IQT deal teams, senior company executives, and U.S. Government security representatives.
Support the development and execution of strategic security initiatives and maintain current security plans, policies, and procedures.
Assist in responding to all security-related requests from government executive agents.
Help manage physical security procedures and support for physical security at outreach events.
Contribute to a comprehensive security education and awareness program for employees and cleared contractors. 🎯 Requirements
U.S. Citizenship required
Active Top Secret security clearance required, active SCI and FS poly preferred.
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience)
3+ years of relevant experience supporting DoD or Intelligence Community security operations.
Working familiarity with NISPOM, ICDs, and other industrial security requirements is highly desired.
Direct experience with Foreign Ownership, Control, and Influence (FOCI) mitigation, business due diligence, financial investigations, or anti-money laundering (AML) is a strong plus.
Proven ability to synthesize information from multiple sources into clear, concise, analytical assessments.
Excellent writing, organizational, and critical thinking skills with the ability to think strategically.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.
Comfortable interacting and building relationships with C-Suite and executive-level stakeholders.
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Hard Skills & Tools

security clearanceFOCI mitigationbusiness due diligencefinancial investigationsanti-money launderingopen-source researchsecurity policiessecurity proceduresstrategic security initiativesNISPOM

Soft Skills

analytical assessmentswriting skillsorganizational skillscritical thinkingstrategic thinkingrelationship buildingmulti-priority managementhigh-quality work under deadlines

Certifications

Top Secret security clearanceSCI clearanceFS polygraph