Security Analyst - TEST

GARDAWORLD FEDERAL SERVICES•McLean, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Security Analyst maintains situational awareness, supports proactive risk mitigation, and informs security decisions through intelligence gathering and stakeholder engagement. The position is based in Balad, Iraq; travel and housing will be provided. Teleworking is not available, and travel is required. The analyst monitors the operational security environment, gathers and assesses intelligence, identifies threats and vulnerabilities, and supports risk assessments, contingency plans, and mitigation strategies. The role also includes briefing personnel, tracking local events, engaging with authorities and community stakeholders, participating in drills and emergency planning, maintaining risk-related records, and supporting post-incident investigations. Candidates must meet the stated age, citizenship, language, medical, physical, contractual, and driving requirements. Candidates will complete pre-employment medical and physical examinations, a drug screen, and a psychological examination, as well as a paid pre-deployment training course. Employees may encounter extreme hot or cold weather, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and loud noise. Healthcare is listed as a benefit.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years of age.
Be a U.S. citizen.
Be able to speak, read, write, and understand English.
Meet the medical and physical requirements outlined in the contract and all standards required by the contract.
Have a clean driving record and a valid driver's license.
Have 3–5 years of experience in security risk assessment, threat analysis, or related fields.
Have familiarity with the geopolitical, cultural, and security context of Iraq or similar high-risk environments.
Understand international security standards such as ISO 31000 (Risk Management) or ISO 18788.
Have experience in crisis management, incident command, or security operations planning.
Complete a pre-employment medical and physical examination, drug screen, and psychological examination.
Complete a paid pre-deployment training course.
Meet the described physical demands, including occasionally lifting or moving up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Background in security, intelligence, risk management, or military/police operations.
Training in risk management, hostile environment awareness (HEAT), or security intelligence gathering.
Experience working with international military, NGO, or diplomatic security teams.
Knowledge of local languages and tribal or community dynamics.

Responsibilities

Monitor political, social, cultural, and economic conditions that may affect base safety and security.
Collect and assess security intelligence from internal reports, local sources, open-source platforms, and field observations.
Identify and evaluate threats, vulnerabilities, and early risk indicators; timely and accurately escalate findings to the Risk Manager and Security Management.
Assist with drafting and maintaining risk assessments, contingency plans, and tailored mitigation strategies.
Conduct security awareness briefings and informal threat updates for personnel.
Track local events, unrest, demonstrations, and community activities that may threaten operations or personnel.
Liaise with local authorities, community leaders, and other external stakeholders to support information-sharing and situational awareness.
Participate in security drills, crisis simulations, and emergency response planning exercises.
Maintain a database of risk-related incidents, environmental changes, and security alerts for trend analysis and planning.
Support post-incident investigations with environmental context, local insights, and trend analysis.
Follow confidentiality protocols, operational guidelines, and organizational policies for security intelligence and reporting.