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Director, Industrial Strategy

Washington, DC ยท On-site

$145K - $175K/yr

Since our founding in 2005, we have served as a critical bulwark against political extremism by ... Directing staff and experts in research and engagement activities with allied governments and ...

Project Analyst

Washington, DC ยท Remote

$55K - $63K/yr

... and research activities. This role is ideal for an organized, self-starter with strong ... Experience or strong interest in working on online safety, intelligence, violent extremism ...

Project Analyst

Washington, DC ยท On-site +1

$55K - $63K/yr

... and research activities. This role is ideal for an organized, self-starter with strong ... Experience or strong interest in working on online safety, intelligence, violent extremism ...

Project Analyst

Atlanta, GA ยท Remote

$55K - $63K/yr

... and research activities. This role is ideal for an organized, self-starter with strong ... Experience or strong interest in working on online safety, intelligence, violent extremism ...

Project Analyst

Washington, DC ยท On-site +1

$55K - $63K/yr

... and research activities. This role is ideal for an organized, self-starter with strong ... Experience or strong interest in working on online safety, intelligence, violent extremism ...

Project Analyst

Atlanta, GA ยท On-site +1

$55K - $63K/yr

... and research activities. This role is ideal for an organized, self-starter with strong ... Experience or strong interest in working on online safety, intelligence, violent extremism ...

Project Analyst

Denver, CO ยท Remote

$55K - $63K/yr

... and research activities. This role is ideal for an organized, self-starter with strong ... Experience or strong interest in working on online safety, intelligence, violent extremism ...

Project Analyst

Denver, CO ยท On-site +1

$55K - $63K/yr

... and research activities. This role is ideal for an organized, self-starter with strong ... Experience or strong interest in working on online safety, intelligence, violent extremism ...

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What is an Extremism Research job?

An Extremism Research job involves analyzing radical ideologies, extremist groups, and their impact on society. Researchers gather and assess data from various sources, including online content, interviews, and historical trends, to understand the causes and mechanisms of extremism. Their work helps inform policymakers, law enforcement, and organizations on strategies to prevent radicalization and mitigate threats. This role often requires expertise in political science, sociology, psychology, or security studies.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of someone working in an Extremism Research role?

As an extremism researcher, your daily tasks often include gathering and analyzing open-source information, monitoring online platforms for emerging threats, and compiling reports on extremist trends. You may collaborate with law enforcement agencies, policy makers, or nonprofit organizations to share insights and support prevention efforts. Research roles can also involve conducting interviews, drafting risk assessments, and attending interagency briefings or academic conferences. The work environment is usually a mix of independent analysis and teamwork within multidisciplinary groups, offering a dynamic and impactful setting for those committed to public safety and social resilience.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Extremism Research position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Extremism Research, you need strong analytical abilities, expertise in social sciences or international relations, and advanced research skills, often backed by a relevant graduate degree. Familiarity with data analysis software, open-source intelligence (OSINT) tools, and qualitative/quantitative research methods is commonly expected. Outstanding critical thinking, attention to detail, and cross-cultural communication skills help researchers interpret complex data and collaborate with diverse teams. These capabilities are essential for accurately identifying trends, providing actionable insights, and contributing to policy development or organizational safety.

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Embedded Intelligence Analyst

ijetconnect

Boca Raton, FL โ€ข Remote

Other

Posted 26 days ago


Job description

Location: Remote โ€“ East Coastย 

About the Roleย 

We are seeking an Embedded Intelligence Analystspecializing in open-source intelligence (OSINT) to join our team, supporting a client remotely. This role is critical for the safety of employees and physical properties, continuity of business operations, and assisting the mitigation of potential business risks. Your focus and expertise in OSINT will directly influence operational strategies and client safety, making your role pivotal within the security framework.ย 

Key responsibilities of the embedded analyst would includeย 

  • Provide proactive, in-depth analysis of open-source intelligence to identify and assess potential threats and risks; map real-world events that could impact company personnel, operations, and business interests, including, but not limited to geopolitical developments, violent extremism and civil unrest.ย 
  • Coordinate and fulfill timely and relevant delivery of intelligence and due diligence assessments that influence decision making on security posture, policy and public relations.ย 
  • Provide investigations support to counterintelligence, insider risk, and threat management verticals as needed.ย 
  • Optimize company research, monitoring and enforcement tools including leveraging AI and other innovative technologies.ย 
  • Brief executives as needed on key news, trends and content.ย 
  • Provide situational updates to senior management teams during incidents/crisis.ย 
  • Collaborate with global stakeholders to collect and prioritize internal requirements.ย 
  • Develop and manage internal and external relationships to support risk monitoring and response in markets outside of the United States, by working closely with private sector, governmental, academia counterparts and networks.ย 

We are looking forย 

  • An early-to-mid career intelligence professional (2-4 years of experience) with solid grounding in analytic tradecraft, writing for government or business audiences, and briefing and presentation skills.ย 
  • A solid grounding in geopolitical issues, with deep understanding of global systems, conflicts, and pressing international security & macroeconomic topics.ย 
  • ย A solid grounding in counterintelligence or investigations methodologies, with preference for expertise in nation-state, espionage, or technology-transfer investigations.ย 
  • Multidisciplinary skills outside traditional intelligence work, with special preference for branding & communications, visualization, graphic design, or video editing abilities.ย 
  • An independent, self-starter mindset, comfortable with stretching to tackle new projects with partially defined requirements and a demand for creative problem solving.ย 
  • A deeply collaborative working style that is comfortable with teamwork and communication via distance/online collaboration.ย 
  • Flexibility & a desire to be proactive at setting expectations, outlining project goals and managing time to meet these, and a willingness to lend a hand to team efforts as and when mutual support is needed.ย