Geopolitical Intelligence Analyst

Anthropic•Washington, DC

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Anthropic’s mission is to create reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems. We want AI to be safe and beneficial for our users and for society as a whole. Our team is a quickly growing group of committed researchers, engineers, policy experts, and business leaders working together to build beneficial AI systems. We are seeking a Geopolitical Intelligence Analyst to join our growing Global Safety, Intelligence & Security team. In this role, you will play a critical part in identifying, assessing, and communicating geopolitical risks and nation-state threats to Anthropic's people, operations, intellectual property, and strategic interests through intelligence collection, analysis, and dissemination.

Requirements

Hold a bachelor's degree or higher in international relations, political science, security studies, regional studies, intelligence studies, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred
Have 5-8 years of experience in geopolitical analysis, political risk, intelligence analysis, or a related domain
Experience in all-source intelligence analysis, including proficiency with structured analytic techniques, commercial intelligence platforms, and OSINT methodology
Ability to effectively tailor complex geopolitical analysis for various stakeholders, from technical security teams to senior leadership and board-level audiences
Demonstrated ability to operate independently with minimal oversight while managing multiple analytical lines of effort simultaneously
Are comfortable with a flexible schedule, including on-call availability during international crises and breaking geopolitical events

Nice To Haves

Background in high-growth technology companies, particularly those with significant geopolitical exposure
Professional certifications, IC credentials, or advanced degrees in relevant fields
Specialized knowledge of risks unique to the AI sector

Responsibilities

Conduct all-source intelligence collection and analysis to identify, assess, and prioritize geopolitical risks and nation-state threats to Anthropic, its personnel, and its operations
Produce clear, well-sourced analytical products, from quick-turn situational updates to in-depth strategic assessments and country risk profiles, for executive and cross-functional delivery
Work cross-functionally to integrate geopolitical context into enterprise risk decisions, regulatory strategy, and incident response
Conduct horizon scanning for emerging geopolitical flashpoints, policy shifts, and macro-trends that could impact Anthropic's operations or strategic positioning
Support event security and corporate strategy by providing geopolitical context for international conferences, government engagements, and multilateral forums where Anthropic participates
Conduct country and regional risk assessments to inform decisions on employee travel, international expansion, facility siting, and partnership due diligence
Build and maintain relationships with external intelligence partners, government contacts, and industry peers to facilitate information sharing on geopolitical threats to frontier AI companies