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Embedded Protective Intelligence Analyst

Sibylline Ltd Washington, DC, DC Hybrid senior full-time

Salary

$146,000 to $183,000 per year

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Description

Sibylline Ltd is seeking a highly motivated and analytical Protective Intelligence Analyst to support a client's global security, protective intelligence, and risk management functions.

The successful candidate will possess a strong understanding of protective intelligence principles, threat assessment methodologies, investigations, and risk analysis. This role requires the ability to transform complex information into actionable intelligence that enables decision-makers to mitigate risk, enhance security operations, and support protective measures for personnel and business activities.

Essential Functions / Responsibilities

  • Monitor, collect, and analyze information from a variety of sources to identify threats, risks, and emerging trends impacting personnel, operations, events, assets, and brand reputation.
  • Conduct threat assessments and investigative research on threat actors, persons of concern, suspicious activity, and security-related incidents.
  • Produce timely intelligence products, threat assessments, executive briefings, alerts, and other analytical reporting to inform decision-making.
  • Provide intelligence support for executive protection operations, special event, and other security initiatives, including travel monitoring for elevated-risk destinations, risk-based intelligence, and location-based assessments.
  • Triage and respond to requests for intelligence and investigative support, delivering actionable insights in a timely manner.
  • Support critical incident response efforts through rapid research, analysis, and dissemination of relevant information.
  • Maintain intelligence records, case management systems, and analytical databases to support ongoing operations.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to enhance threat identification, risk mitigation, and protective security outcomes.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Experience supporting security, intelligence, protective intelligence, trust and safety, or risk management programs within technology companies, digital-first organizations, or high-growth startup environments.
  • Strong foundation in protective intelligence, threat assessment, or corporate investigations within a technology company, government agency, or private-sector intelligence firm.
  • Experience utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies to enhance research, information analysis, investigative workflows, reporting, and operational efficiency.
  • Advanced knowledge of protective intelligence principles, investigative techniques, and familiarity with structured threat assessment frameworks.
  • Strong proficiency in open-source intelligence collection, social media analysis, public records research, and online investigative methods.
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to identify patterns, trends, and emerging risks.
  • Ability to communicate risk clearly and effectively to stakeholders at all organizational levels via written and verbal delivery methods.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build productive working relationships.
  • Demonstrated ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
  • Understanding of cognitive bias and its impact on intelligence analysis and decision-making.
  • Proficient with intelligence research tools, Microsoft Office applications, collaboration platforms, and communication technologies.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Security Studies, International Relations, Criminal Justice, Political Science, Intelligence Studies, Business Management, or a related discipline; or equivalent professional experience.
  • 5+ years of professional experience in protective intelligence, threat assessment, intelligence analysis, investigations, or related field.
  • Demonstrated experience conducting threat assessments and investigative research.
  • Proven ability to produce high-quality analytical reports and intelligence products.

Additional Information

  • Work Environment/Physical Requirements: This position is largely self-directed and requires understanding and compliance with company policies, procedures, and values.
  • Salary Range: $146,000 to $183,000 depending on experience and location.
  • Benefits:
  • 401(k) up to 5% matching
  • Medical/Dental/Vision
  • Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Long Term/Short Term Disability
  • PTO: 160 hours (20 days) accrued per year
  • Sick: dependent on state (minimum 5)
  • 12 Public Holiday days

Skills

Required

  • protective intelligence
  • threat assessment
  • investigations
  • risk analysis
  • artificial intelligence
  • open-source intelligence collection
  • social media analysis
  • public records research
  • online investigative methods

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