Open Source Intelligence Analyst

Control Risks • San Francisco, CA

3h • $80,000 - $90,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Control Risks is looking to hire a Mid-Level Open Source Intelligence Analyst to support a premier client of ours. The Mid-Level Open Source Intelligence Analyst will conduct research and provide intelligence to the Threat Assessment Management Services (TAMs) in a timely manner to support the investigation and mitigation of threatening incidents or behaviors. OSINT analysts also support Executive Protection and employee, facility, event safety and security by providing persistent situational awareness research and support.

Possess ongoing development of subject matter expertise; provide analysis with some oversight.
Conduct research and complete defined projects with some oversight and guidance.
Support large team projects by completing individual tasks; they may also support development of scope, assignments, and editing of large team projects.
Accountable for completing tasks on time, as defined by project leaders or account managers; mid-level analysts also provide peer support so others may complete their tasks on time.
Execute known responsibilities with some structured guidance and ongoing feedback; receive and follow direction and guidance from others.
Render judgment on the best path forward, which may require confirmation with Senior Analyst or Account Manager.
Use existing procedures to solve standard problems and exhibit problem-solving skills in straightforward situations.
Assess concerns in more complex challenges, collaborating on solutions.
Voice suggestions for process improvement as needed.
Exhibit an understanding of the Client's intelligence customer needs and developing understanding of the Client's priorities (business practices, culture, and intelligence needs).
Actively learn and model best business practices, professional behavior, etc.
Provide peer-level support to other analysts and some mentorship to Junior Analysts (either directed by Senior or managers, or organic).
Accountable to the Account Manager and Program Manager; accountable to project leads when assigned project tasks.
Utilize OSINT research methodology for real-time situational awareness and analysis.
Monitor worldwide events; identify events with the potential to impact the Client's assets, executives, and operations. Examples of relevant event categories include, but are not limited to: natural disasters, transportation disruptions, political instability, terrorism, and crime
Intensive analysis of data collected and produce timely, useful, and custom-tailored intelligence reports, threat assessments, and Person of Interest (POI) investigation reports, etc.
Identify POIs who exhibit concerning, unwanted, or violent threatening behaviour toward the Client, its executives, employees, or community
Research, evaluate, and assess and continually monitor POIs and their activity and disseminate information to Client stakeholders as needed.
Situational awareness coverage for Client events, employee travel, and executive protection
Draft and review concise notifications for distribution to the Client's decision-makers and global security leaders
Identify potential risks and negative sentiment on social media, news sites, forums etc. to provide protective intelligence in support of executive security.
Collaborate with a cross-functional team of other global security professionals in support of the TAMs 24/7/365 operations and develop effective relationships with other stakeholders

Requirements

• 2-4 years of experience or relevant education (bachelor’s degree in history, political science, international relations, intelligence analysis, criminal justice, regional studies, or a related discipline; master’s degree strongly preferred).
• Experience with OSINT methodology.
• Broad knowledge of geopolitical affairs, and global awareness of influences on business goals and strategies.
• Attention to detail, with the ability to anticipate trends which may have an impact on the organization, extending to environment and people.
• Ability to interpret high volumes of data, from multiple sources.
• The ability to compile concise and accurate reporting, using the appropriate language for its audience.
• Work well under pressure in moments of emergency response.
• Responsive to changing environments and adaptable to unpredictable circumstances.
• Strong client focus and the ability to build and maintain relationships.
• Excellent research, analytical, writing, and verbal presentation skills.
• Excellent skills, in MS office, and confident to learn new systems.
• A team player who works professionally with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels.
• An excellent understanding of client and business confidentiality.
• Cultural awareness and ability to work alongside a global team.
• Proactive and confident in articulating ideas with peers across organization.
• Ability to demonstrate resilience and perseverance in difficult situations.
• Additional ad hoc requests

Responsibilities

• Utilize OSINT research methodology for real-time situational awareness and analysis.
• Monitor worldwide events; identify events with the potential to impact the Client's assets, executives, and operations. Examples of relevant event categories include, but are not limited to: natural disasters, transportation disruptions, political instability, terrorism, and crime
• Intensive analysis of data collected and produce timely, useful, and custom-tailored intelligence reports, threat assessments, and Person of Interest (POI) investigation reports, etc.
• Identify POIs who exhibit concerning, unwanted, or violent threatening behaviour toward the Client, its executives, employees, or community
• Research, evaluate, and assess and continually monitor POIs and their activity and disseminate information to Client stakeholders as needed.
• Situational awareness coverage for Client events, employee travel, and executive protection
• Draft and review concise notifications for distribution to the Client's decision-makers and global security leaders
• Identify potential risks and negative sentiment on social media, news sites, forums etc. to provide protective intelligence in support of executive security.
• Collaborate with a cross-functional team of other global security professionals in support of the TAMs 24/7/365 operations and develop effective relationships with other stakeholders

Benefits

• Control Risks offers a competitively positioned compensation and benefits package that is transparent and summarized in the full job offer.
• We operate a discretionary bonus scheme that incentivizes, and rewards individuals based on company and individual performance
• Control Risks supports hybrid working arrangements, wherever possible, that emphasize the value of in-person time together - in the office and with our clients - while continuing to support flexible and remote working.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees