GSOC Specialist

We are currently looking to hire a GSOC Specialist to join our Corporate team in Kirkland!

This position allows for hybrid work arrangement from Washington.
This position also requires shift work to create a 24-7 coverage. 

JOB DESCRIPTION

This position requires the Specialist to use intelligence sources, internal and external assets, and open-source media to identify threats and provide timely and accurate information to company leadership. The Specialist will identify and monitor viable hazards to employees, operations, global assets, and the brand, reporting these threats to the company’s leadership team 24/7. 

Specialists will use a set of emergency response procedures to manage critical incidents, provide clear assessment and reporting of the situation, and determine appropriate actions to resolve the incident. The threats and critical incidents the Specialist needs to track, disseminate, and manage include political instability, violence, travel alerts, health concerns, man-made or natural disasters, internal threats, or technical failures. Specialists may also be tasked with assisting investigators by researching and compiling open-source information. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct continuous collection and review of open source information utilizing multiple systems and sources to detect potential threats.
• Manage, coordinate, and disseminate crisis management information and directives during declared emergencies and/or preventative actions mitigating potential emergencies.
• Act as a focal point for all threat-related information using all appropriate and available communications and systems.
• Actively monitor travel safety and security of employees on a global, 24/7 basis. 
• Assist various internal teams by performing the initial collection of intelligence points as requested.
• Liaise closely with key partners to ensure the purpose and scope of responsibilities in threat mitigation.
• Identify threats and assist team members with resolving security incidents through analysis, investigations, and prioritization of incidents based on risk/exposure.
• Assist the operations team with travel booking and scheduling, particularly during non-regular business hours.
• Be the first point of contact for incoming calls, clients, deliveries, and requests to the Company and assist with administrative tasks when needed.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, international security, political science, or a related field.
• Military service or prior experience working in a GSOC or similar operations center may be substituted for educational requirements.
• Must be willing and able to work days, nights, and weekends.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Preferred 2 years of demonstrated experience doing the following:
  • Effective assessment and evaluation of sensitive situations
  • Quickly and accurately identify and respond to critical issues
  • Research, investigate, compile, and assess information
  • Demonstrate planning and organizational skills
  • Skilled in synthesizing facts, concepts, and principles
  • Customer service mindset

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• 100% Employer paid medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Medical selection of PPO or HDHP, including HSA employer contribution
• Medical FSA
• Dependent Care FSA 
• Employer-paid insurance: life, STD, LTD, and AD&D 
• 401k including employer match & immediate vesting
• 11 paid holidays 
• Paid leave (vacation, sick, parental, volunteer) 
• Annual Health & Wellness Benefit
• Generous Fertility/Adoption benefit
• National Discount Employee program
• Employee Assistance Program for personal needs
• Access to Learning Management System