Internship Geopolitical Risk Analyst Jobs in California

Under broad direction of the Global Affairs Chief of Staff, serves as the campus subject matter expert and strategic lead for enterprise-wide international travel risk management, global safety, and institutional resilience. Develops, implements, and continuously improves comprehensive risk management frameworks, policies, and mitigation strategies designed to reduce institutional exposure associated with international travel, global engagement, and overseas operations involving students, faculty, staff, and affiliated travelers.

Provides expert consultation to senior leadership regarding strategic, operational, reputational, geopolitical, regulatory, health, safety, and crisis-related risks impacting university-sponsored international activities. Leads enterprise risk assessments, high-risk travel review processes, emergency response coordination, and policy development efforts affecting university travelers abroad.

Independently exercises judgment in assessing complex and evolving global risk conditions and recommends appropriate mitigation, escalation, and institutional response strategies. Chairs campus-wide committees and collaborates with UC systemwide offices, external intelligence providers, governmental agencies, and institutional stakeholders to strengthen organizational preparedness, compliance, and resilience.

Responsible for assuring that university-sponsored international travel complies with applicable university policies, regulatory requirements, and risk management standards through the development, implementation, and monitoring of prevention and control strategies, including pre-travel risk assessments, traveler preparedness initiatives, emergency communications, and crisis response protocols.

Works collaboratively with Global Affairs units, Risk Management, Emergency Management, Environmental Health & Safety, Information Security, Campus Counsel, Academic Senate, Office of Research, UC Davis colleges and schools, and external partners to support institutional continuity, traveler safety, and enterprise risk mitigation objectives.

September 21, 2026

• Bachelor's degree, or 8 years' experience in the field of travel security, risk management, emergency management or certification in ARM, CERM, CPP, CEM, PMP, or combination thereof.
• Experience managing emergency response coordination and crisis communications.
• Experience developing and implementing enterprise-wide policies, governance structures, risk mitigation frameworks, and compliance programs while working with cross-functional initiatives and collaborating with senior leadership and diverse stakeholder groups.
• Advanced knowledge and experience in enterprise risk management, international travel risk management, crisis management, emergency management, institutional resilience, global operations, or related field.
• Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills in complex and high- risk operational environments.
• Demonstrated ability to independently assess complex geopolitical, operational, health, safety, security, and reputational risks and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Strong executive communication, facilitation, stakeholder engagement, and strategic consultation skills.
• Knowledge of higher education international travel environments, global mobility risks, and regulatory compliance considerations.

• Professional certification(s) in risk management, emergency management, security, business continuity, or project management such as ARM, CERM, CPP, CEM, PMP, or related credentials.
• Experience working within higher education, public sector, or global nonprofit environments.
• Experience with enterprise reporting tools, incident management systems, and risk analytics platforms.
• Familiarity with international travel risk platforms and intelligence providers such as Crisis24, International SOS, CHUBB, or related services.

• 35% - Enterprise Risk Assessment, Planning & Global Travel Analysis
• 25% - Enterprise Risk Management & Crisis Response
• 20% - Strategic Consultation, Outreach & Risk Communication
• 10% - Enterprise Risk Analytics & Information Management
• 10% - Governance Committees & Systemwide Collaboration

The Global Enterprise Risk Manager reports to the Global Affairs Chief of Staff, and works collaboratively with Global Affairs teams and campus and system-wide partners engaged in international travel. The Global Enterprise Risk Manager Leads enterprise risk assessments, high-risk travel review processes, emergency response coordination, and policy development efforts affecting university travelers abroad.

• Salary or Pay Range: $97,500.00 - $182,700.00/yr. (Department budgeted salary range: $97,500- $130,000/yr. Commensurate with experience.)
• Salary Frequency: Annual
• Salary Grade: 24
• UC Job Title: ENTERPRISE RISK MGT ANL 4
• UC Job Code: 005879
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Career
• Percentage of Time: 100%
• Shift (Work Schedule): Other, On call as needed to monitor international travel situations.
• Location: Davis, CA
• Union Representation: No
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• This position is hybrid (mix of on-site and remote work)

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• High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
• UC pays for dental and vision coverage for you and your family
• Retirement plans for eligible employees including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans
• Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance, legal coverage, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity
• Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave, Adoption Assistance and Pay for Family Care and Bonding for eligible employees
• Lactation Support Program and Family Care discounts and resources
• Employee Well-being resources and programming to support thriving in all aspects of employee's lives
• On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
• Generous amount of paid Holidays annually as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Staff Education Reimbursement Program for eligible employees
• Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer and Student Loan Debt Counseling Program for eligible employees

• Standing - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Walking - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Sitting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 26-50 lbs - Never 0 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying over 50 lbs - Never 0 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs - Never 0 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling over 50 lbs - Never 0 Hours
• Bending/Stooping - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Twisting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Never 0 Hours
• Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

• Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes - Never 0 Hours
• Loud noise levels - Never 0 Hours
• Marked changes in humidity or temperature - Never 0 Hours
• Microwave/Radiation - Never 0 Hours
• Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment - Never 0 Hours
• Extreme Temperatures - Never 0 Hours
• Uneven Surfaces or Elevations - Never 0 Hours

• Sustained attention and concentration - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Complex problem solving/reasoning - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Ability to organize & prioritize - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Communication skills - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Numerical skills - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Constant Interaction - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Customer/Patient Contact - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

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