Geopolitical Consulting Jobs in Decatur, GA (NOW HIRING)

Company Overview:

Elevate your security career with Allied Universal® Enhanced Protection Services, a global leader in security and threat mitigation. We specialize in risk consulting, executive protection, intelligence, investigations, and emergency response, offering exciting career opportunities for professionals passionate about security and safety. Join our innovative team committed to excellence in the security industry and make a meaningful impact. Explore key roles, such as executive protection agents, intelligence analysts, armed security operatives, x-ray screeners, and security consultants.

• This is an exempt, salaried position with a primary core schedule of Monday through Friday, 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM EDT, subject to change based on business needs.
• Application Requirement: A brief writing and assessment sample will be required during the interview process to evaluate written communication skills, analytical capabilities, and ability to present information in a BLUF format.

The Junior Intelligence & Investigation Analyst operates within the Global Security Operations Center (GSOC) to support the protection of company personnel, intellectual property, physical assets, brand reputation, and business operations. This entry-to-junior-level role is responsible for monitoring global events, triaging threat information, conducting open-source research, and supporting internal or external investigations through disciplined collection, assessment, and reporting. The analyst will help transform raw information into timely, actionable intelligence products for cross-functional stakeholders while operating effectively in a fast-paced, 24/7 corporate security environment.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

Those duties necessary to meet the minimum requirements of the position. To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned.

• Monitor global events—including natural disasters, civil unrest, crime, active threats, geopolitical developments, and other emerging risks—to identify potential impact to personnel, facilities, travel, operations, or brand reputation.
• Support the intelligence cycle through the collection, collation, evaluation, analysis, and dissemination of information relevant to the client operating environment.
• Utilize open-source intelligence tools, social media monitoring, localized news sources, and other approved data sources to identify, assess, and escalate relevant threats.
• Review inbound alerts, threat data, suspicious activity, and other reporting streams; assess validity, relevance, and severity; and escalate significant findings in accordance with established protocols.
• Assist with investigations by gathering information, reviewing physical security data such as access control and CCTV records, compiling digital footprints, and organizing supporting documentation for senior investigators and stakeholders.
• Support brand protection and online risk monitoring efforts, including the identification of counterfeit activity, phishing campaigns, fraudulent domains, impersonation, and other threats affecting intellectual property, corporate reputation, or client trust.
• Maintain accurate case records, incident documentation, and supporting materials within the appropriate security or investigations systems, ensuring chain-of-custody and documentation standards are upheld.
• Produce clear, decision-ready intelligence products, including alerts, daily briefs, situational reports, case summaries, threat actor snapshots, and travel risk briefs for operational and leadership audiences.
• Conduct open-source and internal research to support investigative summaries, analytical judgments, and stakeholder briefings.
• Provide timely situational awareness and analytical support during incidents or emerging events that could affect company personnel, facilities, intellectual property, operations, or reputation.
• Work cross-functionally with GSOC personnel, corporate security, investigators, travel-risk stakeholders, and other internal partners to support awareness, escalation, and informed decision-making.
• Operate effectively in a 24/7 environment that may require schedule flexibility, responsiveness during time-sensitive events, and the ability to balance routine monitoring with urgent support needs.

Formal Education, Licenses, and Certifications Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, political science, intelligence studies, data analytics, international affairs, security studies, or a related field; or
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant analytical, investigative, military, law enforcement, GSOC, or corporate-security experience, subject to client approval.

Type and Length of Specific Experience Required:

• One (1) to two (2) years of experience in an analytical, investigative, intelligence, military, law enforcement, GSOC, or related role. Relevant internships may be considered.
• Experience supporting research, monitoring, triage, reporting, or investigative functions in a professional environment is preferred.

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Strong research, analysis, and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to synthesize fragmented information into clear and usable judgments.
• Familiarity with open-source intelligence methods, social media monitoring, and threat-assessment techniques appropriate to a junior analyst role.
• Ability to review incoming threat information and distinguish relevant, credible, and actionable issues from background noise.
• Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to produce concise, highly readable reporting in a Bottom-Line-Up-Front (BLUF) format.
• Strong verbal communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to support stakeholders in both routine and high-pressure situations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and collaborative workplace tools such as Teams, Zoom, Smartsheet, or similar platforms.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.
• Strong professional ethics, discretion, and ability to handle sensitive or confidential information appropriately.
• Ability to work flexible hours, which may include shifts, nights, weekends, or schedule adjustments depending on GSOC coverage requirements.
• Basic familiarity with data visualization, dashboards, or reporting tools such as Power BI or Tableau is a plus.

• Experience in a fusion center, GSOC, command center, investigations unit, intelligence-support function, or enterprise security environment.
• Familiarity with threat intelligence, travel-risk, mass-notification, access-control, video-management, or enterprise risk platforms such as Dataminr, Healix, AlertMedia, Lenel OnGuard, or Milestone XProtect.
• Exposure to online brand-protection, anti-counterfeit, cyber-enabled fraud, or reputation-risk monitoring efforts.
• Dual-language competency, international awareness, and cultural sensitivity.
• Demonstrated curiosity, sound judgment, and a strong willingness to learn in a fast-paced analytical environment.

Compensation & Benefits:

$65,000 annually

Allied Universal offers industry leading benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Free employee life insurance
• Industry leading training and development
• 401K
• Employee assistance programs
• Paid holidays and flexible PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Career advancement & relocation opportunities
• Great company culture and work/life balance

Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com

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