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Director Intelligence Analyst Jobs in California

Protective Intelligence Analyst

Irvine, CA · On-site

$33.65 - $36.06/hr

Perform research, analysis, and reporting on threat environments, as directed. * Represent the organization in the preparation and presentation of security related information and intelligence ...

Perform research, analysis, and reporting on threat environments, as directed. * Representthe organizationin the preparation and presentation of security related information and intelligence ...

Perform research, analysis, and reporting on threat environments, as directed. * Represent the organization in the preparation and presentation of security related information and intelligence ...

... direct, measurable impact on financial accuracy and trust. As a Senior Analyst on the team, you ... will independently own reconciliation and reporting workstreams end to end. You will be the subject ...

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How much do director intelligence analyst jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for director intelligence analyst in California is $98,748.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $76,000.00 and $118,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a director intelligence analyst do?

A Director Intelligence Analyst oversees and manages teams responsible for gathering, analyzing, and interpreting complex intelligence data to support strategic decision-making within an organization. They develop intelligence strategies, coordinate research efforts, and ensure timely and accurate delivery of intelligence reports to senior leadership. This role often involves collaborating with various departments, government agencies, or external partners to address security threats, business risks, or geopolitical developments. Directors also play a key role in mentoring analysts and maintaining best practices in intelligence analysis.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a director intelligence analyst?

To thrive as a Director Intelligence Analyst, you need advanced analytical skills, intelligence gathering expertise, and typically a degree in intelligence studies, security, or a related field. Familiarity with intelligence analysis software, data visualization tools, and sometimes security clearance or certifications like Certified Intelligence Analyst (CIA) are common requirements. Strong leadership, decision-making, and effective communication skills distinguish top performers in this role. These competencies are crucial for driving informed strategic decisions, ensuring team effectiveness, and safeguarding organizational security.

How does a director intelligence analyst typically collaborate with cross-functional teams within an organization?

A Director Intelligence Analyst frequently partners with departments such as operations, IT, legal, and executive leadership to ensure intelligence insights are aligned with organizational objectives. This collaboration often involves leading intelligence briefings, guiding data collection efforts, and advising on risk mitigation strategies. Effective communication and the ability to translate complex intelligence into actionable recommendations are essential in fostering productive interdepartmental relationships. Regular meetings and integrated project teams are common structures that support this collaborative approach.

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Risk Intelligence Analyst - Overnight Shift

Prosegur

San Mateo, CA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 6 days ago


Prosegur rating

5.7

Company rating: 5.7 out of 10

Based on 63 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

73rd of 118 rated security


Job description

Risk Intelligence Analyst – Overnight Shift

This position is fully on-site -Overnight Shift: 6:00PM - 6:00AM

  • Week 1: Thursday - Saturday
  • Week 2: Wednesday - Saturday

Prosegur’s Global Risk Services (GRS) operates Global Security Operations Center (GSOC) services for our clients as a dedicated, managed service. This position is part of a dedicated, embedded team supporting an multinational client in the medical technology sector. This high-performing team of Risk Intelligence Analysts is responsible for monitoring threats to travelers, intaking and assessing intelligence alerts, providing support for the crisis management program, and conducting protective intelligence monitoring to assist the Executive Protection (EP) team on a 24x7x365 basis.  This intelligence-focused GSOC works closely with the client’s Global Security staff to provide custom intelligence products to support the client’s needs.

The Risk Intelligence Analyst is a specialized, leadership role within the GSOC. This analyst provides focused intelligence and threat monitoring in direct support of EP teams. While sharing the core duties of the Risk Intelligence Analyst, this role emphasizes proactive identification, analysis, and communication of threats impacting executives, their families, and company operations. Responsibilities include drafting executive-level security overviews for international travel and events, monitoring and reporting on executive travel, conducting deep social media monitoring to identify and escalate threats, engaging with third-party security providers to provide intelligence support during EP operations, as well as conducting research and leveraging behavioral threat analysis techniques to assess risks posed by identified Persons of Interest (POIs).

Responsibilities

The main responsibilities of the EP Intelligence Analyst include:

  • Monitor global events and provide real-time intelligence and overwatch of client operations, with priority focus on executive protection assignments, executive travel, residences, and corporate facilities.
  • Fuse internal and external intelligence sources to research, analyze, and aggregate threat data specifically related to executive movements, public appearances, and exposure.
  • Conduct protective intelligence assessments to identify individuals, groups, or movements posing potential threats to executives leveraging both research skills and behavioral threat analysis techniques
  • Deliver timely alerts and specialized threat advisories tailored to executive protection teams.
  • Support advance planning for executive travel and events by providing country, regional, and event-specific risk intelligence.
  • Provide direct intelligence support to executive protection agents and coordinate with both in-house and third-party EP teams, ensuring they have actionable threat assessments before and real-time situational awareness during missions.
  • Utilize social media monitoring, OSINT, and specialized protective intelligence tools to track potential hostile surveillance, protests, threats, or other emerging risks to executives and company operations.
  • Monitor, report on, and provide situational awareness on senior executive travewl including compiling upcoming travel reports, daily executive travel briefings, etc.
  • Conduct ad-hoc briefings for senior leadership and EP agents on unfolding events impacting executives.
  • Develop specialized protective intelligence products, such as Executive Threat Profiles, Event Risk Assessments, and Protective Travel Advisories.
  • Coordinate with GSOC peers to ensure alignment on global incident response, escalation, and dispatch of protective services. Provide front-line, dotted-line leadership over the GSOC by providing training and infusing protective intelligence capabilities across the wider team.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor and back-up to the GSOC Program Manager, as needed.
  • Liaise directly with company EP leadership and internal stakeholders, including Corporate Aviation, HR, Legal, and other stakeholders.
  • Support weekly and quarterly reporting with sections dedicated to executive protection threat trends.
  • Maintain, update, and monitor a comprehensive POI database via the client’s internal case management system (Ontic); ensure appropriate investigative capabilities are being leveraged effectively and active alerting thresholds are in place.
  • Provide core analytical support to wider GSOC-managed programs including travel security monitoring, intelligence assessment and alerting, assisting with investigations, and providing support to the crisis management program.

Minimum Requirements:

· Prior experience in a GSOC, security operations, intelligence analysis, or risk monitoring role.

· Familiarity with global security threats, including crime, protests, geopolitical instability, natural disasters, and targeted violence.

· Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Teams, Excel, SharePoint).

· Excellent communication and customer service skills.


At Prosegur, we make our world safer by taking care of people and businesses while remaining at the forefront of innovation. Every day, we work to secure what our clients value most, from their families to their assets, from their reputation to their networks, and from their money to their cloud. As the 3rd largest security services provider, our 175k+ team members in 36 countries combine and adapt global best practices to match the unique nature of each market we serve and partner with Electronic Security, Global Risk Services, CyberSecurity, and Remote Services (iSOC) divisions to create meaningful ‘Hybrid Security' solutions for Prospects. 



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