Intelligence Analyst II - EIS

Crisis24•Annapolis, MD

17h•Hybrid

About The Position

Crisis24, a GardaWorld company, seeks an open-source intelligence (OSINT) analyst II based in Annapolis, Maryland, US. The analyst will join the a global team dedicated to bespoke geopolitical, security, and protective intelligence products within Crisis24's Embedded Intelligence Services. This role will require weekend and holiday work on a rotating basis. Schedule will be a hybrid model of remote and in-office work in Annapolis, Maryland, US. Under the Program Manager's general supervision, the Intelligence Analyst II performs a wide variety of duties for a large roster of international clients, such as threat assessments, social media and dark web monitoring, global threat monitoring, geopolitical analysis, open-source investigations, travel security assessments, and related tasks. This position requires some meetings outside of regular working hours to accommodate team members and clients across multiple time zones.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required
Fluency in written and spoken English
2+ years of experience in intelligence analysis or closely related fields
Superb analytical writing skills; Demonstrated experience writing clearly, technically, and concisely in a professional setting, preferably in a fast-paced environment
Familiarity with protective intelligence workflows, best practices, and methodologies
Familiarity with social media monitoring on a variety of platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, TikTok, Reddit, Gab, Bluesky, Chan boards, Telegram, etc.
Ability to collect data and synthesize incomplete and contradictory information
Working knowledge of Google Earth and Maps or alternative mapping software
Familiarity with advanced Boolean queries
Global awareness and understanding of how geopolitical, environmental, and security threats can adversely affect a multinational organization
Ability to work independently
Ability to take initiative and identify opportunities for self-improvement
Superb judgment and critical thinking

Nice To Haves

strong preference for fluency in French and/or German
strong preference for experience drafting formal risk assessments aligned with US intelligence community standards

Responsibilities

Carry out extensive open-source research on a variety of topics, such as person of interest (POI) investigations, online exposure assessments (OEAs), geopolitical analysis, travel risk assessments, site and event risk assessments, and other bespoke intelligence products.
Alignment with US intelligence community standards and best practices.
Conduct social media monitoring and intelligence (SOCMINT), both manually and via investigative tools.
Conduct dark web monitoring using a secure platform.
Assist with travel risk management, including sending pre-departure briefs, monitoring VIP travel, and creating travel-related bulletins, etc.
Analyze and assess risks to clients by leveraging sensitive data and proprietary technology to gauge client impact.
Write and disseminate clear analytical assessments in accordance with the Crisis24 style guide.
Utilize structured analytical techniques to deliver high-quality intelligence products.
Collect and analyze data to deliver visualization products that provide clear impact and insight.
Conduct detailed mapping in Google MyMaps.
Provide administrative and operational support to the client such as participating in meetings, project tracking, and supporting partner outreach.
Collaborate with an international team across multiple time zones, maintaining clear communication with team members and clients.
Participate in regular trainings and webinars to stay current on world events, security trends, OSINT techniques, etc.
Provide excellent customer service to international clients.
Operate with the highest standards of confidentiality and information security.