Senior Threat Intelligence Analyst, Global Issues

Global Issues Team, Insikt Group, Recorded Future

Boston, MA / Washington, DC

This role: The Global Issues team within the Insikt (Research) Group focuses on geopolitics, physical security, terrorism, and information operations. The team supports products, services, and initiatives for both internal stakeholders and clients while collaborating with other Insikt teams. As a Senior Analyst, you’ll lead our coverage of domestic violent extremist groups operating across the globe, with primary focus on North America and Europe. 

What you'll do as Senior Threat Intelligence Analyst, Global Issues:  

• Research, track, and author reports on physical security threats posed by domestic violent extremist groups to business operations, executives, public events and infrastructure
• Identify and obtain access to closed communities and messaging platforms used by domestic violent extremist groups
• Produce finished intelligence reports in response to client requests for information
• Lead ongoing research projects across multiple teams that will be posted on our blog
• Provide thought leadership and input on the strategic direction of long-term research priorities
• Collaborate with other Insikt Group members and senior review finished intelligence reports
• Lead external engagements as a recognized subject matter expert, for example presenting an intelligence report to Recorded Future clients, prospects, or the wider intelligence community 

What you'll bring as Senior Threat Intelligence Analyst, Global Issues (required):

• 5+ years experience as a researcher, intelligence analyst, or in a similar position
• Subject matter expertise in researching and analyzing domestic violent extremism in North America or Europe
• BA/BS or MA/MS degree or equivalent experience in Political Science, International Relations, Security Studies, Regional Studies, or a related discipline
• Demonstrably excellent writing skills; ability to convey complex concepts
• Significant expertise in open source intelligence tools and techniques
• Hands-on experience with structured analytical techniques, the intelligence cycle, intelligence assessments, and intelligence writing techniques and methodologies
• Ability to effectively communicate with and work as part of a globally distributed team

Additional skills / experience (not required):

• Experience in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Information Security
• Knowledge of the cyber threat landscape