About Crisis24

Crisis24, a GardaWorld company, is widely regarded as the leading integrated risk management, crisis response, consulting, and global protective solutions firm, serving the world's most influential people, disruptive brands, and prominent organizations. Championed by our advanced Global Operation Centers and our skilled team of intelligence analysts, we offer highly specialized services, security and consulting, with the technology and AI to power it all across the globe.

At Crisis24, we go beyond mere employment; we pave the way to a realm where your skills become instrumental in shaping global security, guiding clients through a multifaceted and challenging landscape. Your journey with us will be deeply fulfilling, driven by a powerful sense of purpose and accomplishment. Within our thriving environment, you'll discover abundant chances for both personal and career advancement. Seize this moment to push your limits, broaden your expertise, and elevate your professional journey to unprecedented levels. Join the Crisis24 team today and be a part of something extraordinary where growth and impact converge.

More information is available at www.crisis24.garda.com

Who We Are Looking For

Under the general direction of the Embedded Intelligence Services (EIS) department, the Intelligence Analyst II will support the analytical needs of client engagements. The Analyst will work directly with his/her Manager and the EIS team to produce analysis addressing client-specific requirements.

Location/Hours:The position reports to the client's headquarters in Ashburn, VA, three days per week (Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday). The analyst's weekly schedule will be Sunday through Thursday, 10am-6pm ET.

What You Will Work On

In coordination with Crisis24 EIS Managers, and in accordance with appropriate guidance:

• Gather, assess, and disseminate analysis on the nature of global security threats, the likelihood that they will affect the client's travelers, assets, and operations, and what the likely effects are
• Actively monitor open-source media, third-party subscription services, and other sources in real-time for issues that could affect business operations and personnel
• Open source intelligence collection and analysis of regional trends and events to provide timely, comprehensive, customized intelligence products to decision-makers
• Using the intelligence cycle, research, assess, and support the production of written intelligence products that meet client requirements as well as EIS analytic standards, including but not limited to: Travel Threat Assessments, Location Threat Assessments (Neighborhood-, City-, or Country-level), Site Threat Assessments, Event Threat Assessments, Requests for Intelligence, Daily Incident Assessments or Intelligence Products, Threat Forecasting, Scenario Forecasting, Social Media Monitoring, Online Exposure Assessments
• Produce written and oral assessments that are succinct and include beneficial analysis
• Liaise with the client to better understand their requirements and concerns
• Understand the client's footprint and interests to anticipate client needs
• Support daily intelligence products for wide distribution, ensuring the reporting is timely, accurate, actionable, and in accordance with reporting criteria
• Deliver oral and written threat briefings to members of the Client's security team or business leadership teams
• Work with security team members effectively and efficiently
• Suggest to manager potential improvements to the program
• Manage client expectations by understanding the EIS team's product offerings and limitations
• Track and report metrics around production and deliverables
• Engage in cross-project analysis, including consistent sharing of information between analysts, participating in webinars or other external-facing group projects, and red-teaming peer analysts' work
• Be consistently engaged on a daily basis with teammates
• Conceptualize, develop, and propose to management business or intelligence initiatives to support departmental growth

What You Will Bring

• 2-4 years of experience in intelligence analysis, threat assessment, incident response, security operations, or a related field required
• Bachelor's degree required, focus on relevant field preferred; Master's degree preferred
• Excellent research skills
• Exceptional analytic writing skills, including familiarity with analytic techniques
• Excellent verbal briefing skills
• Effective problem-solving skills
• Fast learner and ability to multitask
• Ability to organize and prioritize work with little supervision
• Familiarity or experience with OSINT, SOCINT, threat intelligence tools, and case management systems.
• Experience conducting comprehensive open-source investigations.
• Evaluate the credibility and severity of identified threats to executives and at-risk personnel during POI investigations.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments on executives and high-visibility employees, and develop risk mitigation strategies.
• Establishing and maintaining positive professional rapport with other analysts and subject matter experts (SMEs), as well as client contacts
• Foreign language and travel experience preferred
• Customer service experience preferred
• Experience overseeing other analysts' work a plus
• Experience leading projects with several other analysts
• As a condition of employment, candidates will be asked to pass a background check and writing and technology aptitude screenings.
• EEO/AA Employer/Vets/Disability

• Ashburn, VA, USA