Threat Intelligence Analyst

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Colorado, +11 more states.

📋 Description

• Continuously oversee online environments pertinent to targeted violence to detect threats aimed at public officials, vulnerable communities, and critical infrastructure.

• Compile weekly intelligence reports and flash bulletins featuring evidence-based sections and analytical evaluations.

• Identify, gather, and assess information from social media, violent extremist materials, and other sources utilized by in-house tools.

• Manage databases and consistently review social media and messaging platforms for project inclusion.

• Conduct research and draft in-depth analyses of trends and themes within online extremist ecosystems.

• Operate under demanding, fast-paced reporting schedules for clients.

• Cultivate and disseminate subject matter expertise related to violent extremism and online harms throughout the organization.

• Engage in client briefings and modify delivery and framing according to the audience.

• Identify inefficiencies in monitoring or reporting workflows and suggest process enhancements to team leadership.

• Foster client relationships and assist in business development by spotting opportunities for new projects.

⛳️ Requirements

• Professional, academic, or independent research experience in monitoring extremist or violent online ecosystems.

• Comfort with content that depicts violence and harassment.

• Professional experience employing OSINT methods for analysis and investigation, particularly across mainstream and fringe social media platforms.

• Strong analytical writing skills with the ability to separate evidence from assessment.

• Capability to problem-solve, troubleshoot, and devise innovative solutions for complex research challenges.

• Proficiency in scanning large volumes of data to identify significant information.

• Experience utilizing AI tools for research or writing workflows, or a strong desire to learn.

• Ability to work within strict timelines and manage workload both independently and collaboratively.

• Proven capability to manage ongoing work independently with minimal supervision.

• Excellent teamwork skills and adaptability in addressing challenges.

• Outstanding written, verbal, and interpersonal communication abilities.

• Must be eligible to work in the US and successfully pass relevant security clearance procedures as mandated by clients.

• Familiarity with threat assessment frameworks.

• Background in political violence, security studies, or a related discipline.

• Understanding of various ideological threat landscapes.

• Experience with social listening tools.

• Familiarity with SQL, Python, Tableau, or Kibana.

• Interest in enhancing subject matter expertise and taking greater ownership of reporting streams.

• Fluency in languages other than English, especially Arabic, is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• 15 days of paid vacation leave, along with Federal holidays and an additional paid leave day for Native American Heritage Day.

• Flexible public holiday policy allowing the option to work on federal holidays in exchange for a day off at another time.

• Comprehensive private healthcare package, including coverage for partners and children.

• Dental and Vision Insurance.

• Life and Disability Insurance.

• 24/7 access to complimentary counseling through our Employee Assistance Program.

• 3% matched 401k contributions.

• 401(k) Roth Contributions.

• Generous maternity and paternity leave: 26 weeks of paid maternity leave and 8 weeks of paid paternity leave.

• All permanent employees receive share options upon employment.