Security Clearance Technical Analyst

Ramiro Insuasti

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EXPERIENCE

RAND Corporation – Technical Analyst I

Present Santa Monica, CA

● Performed risk assessments on critical infrastructure cybersecurity systems, identifying system vulnerabilities and contributing to strategic mitigation recommendations.

● Mapped component-level supply chains for quantum computing systems and critical minerals, identifying key suppliers, bottlenecks, and country-of-origin risk.

● Supported white papers, client briefings, and internal research with structured data and technical insights.

● Conduct research and analysis for projects involving policy evaluation, capabilities assessments, and risk analysis, using tools such as Python, R, Excel, and Tableau.

● Collaborate with academic and agency partners to design data collection tools (e.g., surveys, interviews) for cross-sector policy research.

● Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (e.g., engineers, policy analysts, physical scientists) to develop statistical models and visualizations that inform decision-makers across research and operational domains.

● Coordinate project timelines, schedule internal/external meetings, draft agendas, and document key decisions to ensure team alignment.

● Draft proposals, literature reviews, performance evaluation frameworks, and white papers; deliver internal briefings to project teams.

● Maintain project tracking documentation and manage deliverable timelines to ensure successful completion of multi-phase research efforts.

● Engage with internal teams and external partners to scope new research opportunities that address cross-sector policy needs while ensuring alignment with sponsor goals and timelines. U.S. Department of Homeland Security – Science & Technology Directorate Intern – Quantum Communications Focus Jun 2022 – Oct 2022

● Led research on quantum information science, including quantum key distribution, qubit systems, memory technologies, and repeaters.

● Synthesized literature and industry developments into internal briefings for senior leadership. U.S. Department of Homeland Security – Transportation Security Administration Intern – Advanced Air Mobility Focus Jan 2022 – May 2022

● Provided primary research support for the AAM program, focusing on cross-sector innovation across airports, academia, and private industry.

● Contributed to LIFT Cells initiative to explore policy and infrastructure integration for novel aviation technologies.

EDUCATION

M.S. Physics, California State University, Los Angeles Jan 2019 – May 2023

● Relevant Coursework: Quantum Mechanics, Solid State Physics, Computational Physics

(Python), Electrodynamics

B.S. Physics, California State University, Long Beach Aug 2013 – May 2018

● Lab Work: Gold–Silicon Junction Fabrication, Graphene FET measurement, John–Nyquist Noise analysis

Publications

Co-author, Mitigating Risks at the Intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Chemical and Biological Weapons, RAND Corporation, Jan 2025

SKILLS & TOOLS

● Analysis & Research: Risk analysis, capabilities assessment, supply chain mapping, policy synthesis

● Technical Tools: Python, R, MATLAB, Tableau, SQL, Microsoft Excel, Bloomberg Terminal

● Reporting & Communication: Technical writing, briefing development, literature reviews

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