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Brandes Associates

Provides real-time data interoperability gateway

Foreign Disclosure Analyst/Management Analyst

Full-TimeDeadline 7/24/27
$88k - $99k/yr
Mid
Bachelor's, Associate's
Patuxent River, MD, USA+1 moreMore locations: Norfolk, VA, USA
In PersonWork is performed at contractor and government sites in Patuxent River and Norfolk.
Risk & ComplianceRegulatory Compliance & Ethics
No H1B Sponsorship
US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

About the job

Requirements
  • At least 3 years of experience performing duties described in the functional description.
  • Excellent verbal, non-verbal, written, and listening communication and interpersonal skills for staff, customer, and organizational-level communications.
  • Ability to perform all functional duties independently as a self-starter.
  • Working knowledge and use of Microsoft Office suite programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
  • A Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree is required. An associate degree plus two additional years of relevant work experience, or four additional years of relevant work experience, may substitute for the bachelor's degree.
  • An active Department of Defense Secret Clearance is required, and selected applicants must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
  • U.S. citizenship is required at the time of application.
Responsibilities
  • Analyze information to support disclosure decisions for Foreign Military Sales, International Cooperative Programs, and foreign national access to Information Technology systems.
  • Support development and implementation of disclosure and release-ability decisions and provide recommendations for release.
  • Review program documentation before release to foreign governments.
  • Develop documentation in accordance with U.S. Government technology transfer policy.
  • Analyze and support Government assistance to Industry for export license and Technical Assistance Agreement development.
  • Monitor compliance with existing U.S. Government policy and regulations for current programs and develop required documentation for future phases of international programs.
  • Coordinate engineering review of data for release to foreign nationals.
  • Assist in resolving disclosure questions and issues.
  • Oversee tracking and ensure the quality of data reviewed for release to foreign nationals.
  • Support management of foreign national visits.
  • Develop, manage, and staff Technology Assessment/Control Plans.
  • Assist with management of Export Licenses, Technical Assistance Agreements, and Committee for Foreign Investment in the United States cases.
  • Develop, participate in, and provide International Programs Security training and awareness.

About the company

Brandes Associates fixes IT interoperability problems by delivering data solutions that enable real-time information exchange across different systems. Its product Syndeo combines a data gateway with protocol and format conversion to create a live interface between diverse nodes. This integrated solution transfers data between incompatible systems without excess resource use and project delays, and is designed for secure, real-time operation. The company aims to help clients streamline data processes across the global IT landscape, generating revenue through service contracts and product licensing while following industry-standard security practices.

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What believers are saying

  • ASD awarded $2.08 million for 2025-26 annual support and maintenance on March 11, 2026.
  • Brandes updated Syndeo documentation in October 2025, signaling active product maintenance.
  • Management said January 2026 momentum continues into 2026, supported by value-agnostic government demand.

What critics are saying

  • Australian Signals Directorate drove $2.08 million in 2025-26; losing it crushes revenue.
  • Narrow interoperability software faces Prime contractors and in-house integration teams in 2026.
  • No recent customer diversification signals exist; an ASD renewal failure threatens the business model.

What makes Brandes Associates unique

  • Syndeo converts protocols and message formats into real-time interfaces across legacy systems.
  • Brandes held Australian Signals Directorate support work in 2026, showing sticky niche expertise.
  • Thirty years serving Navy, Air Force, Special Forces, and Intelligence Community builds trust.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Sick Leave