Protective Intelligence Analyst

Allied Universal Security•Santa Clara, CA

61d•$100,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Protective Intelligence Analyst is responsible for monitoring global events, assessing threats, and delivering actionable intelligence to protect client assets, operations, and brand reputation. This role involves collecting and analyzing open-source data, producing high-quality reports and briefings, and supporting crisis response efforts. The analyst also plays a key role in innovating intelligence processes, integrating emerging technologies like AI/ML, and collaborating with Corporate Security, GSOC, and key stakeholders to enhance situational awareness and decision making.

Requirements

Must possess one of the following:
o Bachelor's degree in Security Intelligence, Threat Analysis or related field of study
o Minimum of seven (7) years of formal civilian or military intelligence analysis experience in which your primary role was as an Intelligence Analyst, supporting the full intelligence cycle.
Minimum of five (5) years of civilian or military intelligence analysis experience
Fusion Centre/law enforcement/customs/security intelligence/military/commercial intelligence background
International experience, cultural awareness and sensitivity
Strong research, analysis, and critical thinking skills with expertise in open-source intelligence, social media tools, and assessment techniques to identify and evaluate complex threats
Excellent written, oral, and presentation communication abilities, including report writing and briefing senior stakeholders
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, and other relevant tools for data management and reporting
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities independently or collaboratively across time zones and compressed timelines
Initiative and business acumen with minimal supervision
Committed to strong professional ethics, discretion, and trust while challenging routine processes to improve standards and outcomes
Expansive geopolitical awareness to enhance threat identification and situational understanding
Experience with structured analytics and bias mitigation strategies.

Nice To Haves

Fusion Center or Global Security Operation Center experience
Technical expertise and experience in information gathering from open source (deep/dark web), government or vendor reporting, social media and/or public or private sector partnership networks
International experience, cultural awareness, and sensitivity

Responsibilities

Manage the "intelligence cycle" through the systematic collection, collation, evaluation, interpretation and analysis of information and process this into timely, accurate, and relevant intelligence
Assure quality of intelligence products; edit and validate reports prior to dissemination. Evaluate Global Security Operations Center (GSOC) staff basic intelligence work product
Assess intel procedures specific to the GSOC; develop/update guidance documents and processes to eliminate gaps in intelligence gathering and reporting
Responsible for producing intelligence products that will aid in mitigating risk, exposure, and impacts to the client's corporate critical infrastructure (personnel, facilities and assets, business operations, and reputation), globally.
Prepare analyses, assessments, verbal briefs or other products by applying expert judgment and specialized experience in interpreting information and making decisions
Produce high-quality threat assessments, security alerts, country risk assessments, multi-media presentations and other relevant security and awareness products for dissemination to relevant audiences across the organization as determined by the Intelligence Analyst under the guidelines provided by Senior Management
Take initiative to develop new intelligence products and reporting methods to address emerging vulnerabilities; formalize and streamline internal processes
Explore and integrate artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning tools to enhance workflows and drive innovation within the department while maintaining effective privacy protocols.
Peer review intelligence products for accuracy, clarity, and relevance
Monitor global events-including civil unrest, natural hazards, geopolitics, and crime-using open-source intelligence platforms to identify risks to client assets
Maintain awareness of the international geopolitical climate and assess its potential impact on operations
Conduct in-depth research and analysis to support global client operations and threat mitigation efforts
Identify and report on emerging threats in operational regions, serving as the analytical focal point for intelligence efforts
Generate clear, professional intelligence products such as security briefs, threat assessments, and stakeholder reports
Utilize crisis communication processes to rapidly inform leadership of emerging risks and provide ongoing situational updates
Deliver timely, actionable insights during incidents that could impact client operations or brand reputation
Provide key insights to stakeholders with a focus on clarity, usability, and business impact
Support Corporate Security, GSOC, and Crisis Management operations as needed
Deliver exceptional client service and clear communication in both routine and high-pressure situations