Intelligence Analyst

We are Secure Community Network (SCN), a nonprofit 501(c)(3) serving as the official safety and security organization of the Jewish community in North America. Here at SCN, we deeply value the team of people that work diligently to commit their lives to action for a better tomorrow and we are excited to add an Intelligence Analyst to our organization.

The Intelligence Analyst will research, write, evaluate, analyze and disseminate intelligence information to support organizational preparedness and response to manmade and natural threats. The Analyst will be expected to compile author briefs, memos, reports, and intelligence products related to relevant issues for internal use and external dissemination. Additional responsibilities include maintaining and updating databases and having the capability to make presentations. They must apply analytic methods and techniques to analyze multi-faceted data to show processes, trends, and patterns related to threats and hazards, identifying and prioritizing risk and vulnerability. The Intelligence Analyst will be expected to be up to date on current events, particularly those related to relevant subjects and regions, and to provide analysis of those events, both for internal and external consumption.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Capture, assess, interpret, corroborate and distribute intelligence appropriately, including through the use of databases, software platforms, and online portals.
• Quickly and effectively summarize information from multiple sources into concise, analytical assessments and then disseminate the same to meet and fill priority collection requirements and intelligence gaps.
• Monitor and report raw intelligence promptly via various media forms and documentation tools.
• Provide general information sharing as necessary to determine key patterns.
• Identify intelligence collection gaps and prepare mitigation recommendations
• Identify and extract essential information from intelligence products and investigations.
• Discern and report patterns of complex behavior and activity.
• Apply intelligence cycle and critical thinking to identify and analyze raw information to be synthesized into intelligence products for dissemination.
• Convey a clear and accurate understanding of present and future threats.
• Apply highly developed inductive reasoning skills to provide a proactive approach to mitigate potential threats.
• Initiate, establish, and maintain professional and effective working relationships inside and outside the organization.
• Analyze homeland security, law enforcement, and other non-law enforcement data and trends.
• Produce original intelligence products including but not limited to verbal briefings, intelligence bulletins, and situation reports.
• Participate in on-call rotations and variable shift work, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree with one to two years' experience in intelligence, research, and analysis or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in conducting OSINT research/investigations.
• Knowledge of the intelligence cycle, including analytic methodologies and techniques.
• Experience drafting intelligence briefs, threat assessments, and other intelligence products.
• Understanding of public safety, national security, and current geo-political considerations.
• Ability to quickly and effectively synthesize and summarize information from multiple sources into concise, analytic assessments.
• Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities in an operational environment and to work well under strict deadlines and pressure.
• Ability to understand and summarize large amounts of information, as well as the ability to communicate these to internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to identify and develop sources of information, including, but not limited to, the internet, databases, and public records.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite, records management software, mass alert systems, mapping software, automated monitoring systems and software – including internet and social media – to provide all-source research, analysis, monitoring and accurate report production.
• Proficient knowledge of alternative social media platforms.
• Ability to accurately input detailed information into databases, adhering to established data integrity policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to apply critical thinking to diverse information sets.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to demonstrate sound judgment under pressure.

ABOUT SCN

The Secure Community Network (SCN), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is the official homeland safety and security organization of the Jewish community in North America. Founded in 2004 under the auspices of The Jewish Federations of North America and the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, SCN serves as the central organization dedicated exclusively to the safety and security of the American Jewish community, working across 146 federations, 50 partner organizations, over 300 independent communities, and other partners in the public, private, nonprofit, and academic sectors. SCN is dedicated to ensuring that Jewish organizations, communities, life, and culture can not only exist safely and securely but flourish. Learn more at securecommunitynetwork.org.

The target annual salary range for this position is $72,000-$75,000. Final annual salary offered will be determined through a thorough assessment of multiple factors and criteria which may include candidate experience and qualifications, available market data, internal salary equity, and budget considerations.

SCN offers a comprehensive benefits package to all full time employees which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long Term Disability, and Life and AD&D Insurance, as well as a 403(b) Retirement Plan with match, Flexible Spending Accounts for pre-tax Healthcare, Dependent Care, and Commuter Benefits, Accident and Critical Illness Insurance, Norton LifeLock, and an Employee Assistance Program. We provide paid time off including Vacation, Sick Leave, and paid Holidays.

Secure Community Network is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of religion, race, color, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

SCN has long been a committed leader in adopting, modeling, and encouraging adherence to Jewish values, including advocating for approaches that address issues related to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA). Please review our DEIA statement here.