Security Services

International SOS•Whitpain Township, PA

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About The Position

International SOS is seeking a Chief Security Analyst (West) to lead its Security Information & Analysis function across North and South America. The position directs regional intelligence operations and provides strategic insight, threat analysis, and advisory support to help organizations protect their people, operations, and reputation. The role works with global security experts, crisis management teams, medical professionals, and senior executives to support informed decision-making in a complex risk environment. The Chief Security Analyst provides senior analytical support during incidents and crises, participates in leadership on-call structures, and supports escalation management. The role also leads and develops a team of intelligence professionals, strengthens analytical processes and tools, and represents the organization in client engagements, conferences, webinars, and media opportunities. This role contributes to business development through thought leadership and expert risk analysis.

Requirements

12+ years of experience in security intelligence, geopolitical analysis, threat assessment, international affairs, or related disciplines.
Proven experience leading intelligence teams and managing the full intelligence cycle.
Strong knowledge of geopolitical risk, terrorism, security threats, and global risk environments.
Experience supporting senior executives through strategic briefings and advisory services.
Significant international experience and the ability to work effectively across cultures and regions.
Deep understanding of geopolitical and security developments affecting multinational organizations.
Exceptional analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.
Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and team development skills.
Outstanding written, verbal, and presentation skills.
Experience delivering training and mentoring analysts.
Knowledge of risk management and quality management practices.
Master's degree or equivalent in Security Intelligence, International Relations, Political Science, Security Studies, or a related field.
Fluency in English and Spanish.

Nice To Haves

Additional proficiency in Portuguese and/or French.
Background in government, military, intelligence, NGO, private-sector security, journalism, or academic environments.

Responsibilities

Direct security intelligence and analytical operations across North and South America.
Deliver threat assessments, intelligence briefings, forecasts, alerts, and strategic advisory products.
Monitor emerging geopolitical, security, and operational risks affecting multinational organizations.
Lead complex cross-regional intelligence projects and strategic assessments.
Provide senior-level analytical support during security incidents and crises.
Participate in leadership on-call structures and support escalation management.
Ensure stakeholders receive timely, relevant, and actionable intelligence during rapidly evolving situations.
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of security intelligence professionals.
Drive professional development, succession planning, and analyst training initiatives.
Foster analytical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Enhance intelligence processes, methodologies, and quality standards.
Improve analytical workflows, knowledge management systems, and intelligence tools.
Partner with regional and global stakeholders to develop the organization's intelligence capabilities.
Serve as a senior subject matter expert for clients, consulting engagements, conferences, webinars, and media opportunities.
Support business development through thought leadership and expert risk analysis.
Build relationships with clients, security partners, and industry stakeholders.