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Embedded Intelligence Analyst

Boca Raton, FL · Remote

... to geopolitical developments, violent extremism and civil unrest. * Coordinate and fulfill timely ... An early-to-mid career intelligence professional (2-4 years of experience) with solid grounding in ...

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This includes conducting open-source strategic geopolitical and tactical/investigative research to ... Dedicated Security and Intelligence Training Programs for Professional Development * Coaching and ...

ijetconnect

Embedded Intelligence Analyst

Boca Raton, FL · Remote

... to geopolitical developments, violent extremism and civil unrest. * Coordinate and fulfill timely ... An early-to-mid career intelligence professional (2-4 years of experience) with solid grounding in ...

ijetconnect

Embedded Intelligence Analyst

Boca Raton, FL · Remote

... to geopolitical developments, violent extremism and civil unrest. * Coordinate and fulfill timely ... An early-to-mid career intelligence professional (2-4 years of experience) with solid grounding in ...

Socket.dev

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Everett, WA · On-site

Our commitment to excellence ensures our clients receive the highest-quality security professionals ... You'll track global geopolitical, social, and activist developments -- including supply chain and ...

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PG Partners Inc

Intelligence Analyst

Everett, WA · On-site

$105K - $115K/yr

Our commitment to excellence ensures our clients receive the highest-quality security professionals ... You'll track global geopolitical, social, and activist developments -- including supply chain and ...

Concentric

Intelligence Analyst (Temporary)

Herndon, VA

$91K/yr

Powered by elite professionals from military, government, and intelligence backgrounds. If you are ... This includes conducting open-source strategic geopolitical and tactical/investigative research to ...

PG Partners Inc

Intelligence Analyst

Everett, WA · On-site

$105K - $115K/yr

Our commitment to excellence ensures our clients receive the highest-quality security professionals ... You'll track global geopolitical, social, and activist developments -- including supply chain and ...

Concentric

Intelligence Analyst (Temporary)

Herndon, VA · On-site

$91K/yr

Powered by elite professionals from military, government, and intelligence backgrounds. If you are ... This includes conducting open-source strategic geopolitical and tactical/investigative research to ...

ADP, Inc.

Intelligence Analyst

Everett, WA · On-site

$105K - $115K/yr

Our commitment to excellence ensures our clients receive the highest-quality security professionals ... You'll track global geopolitical, social, and activist developments -- including supply chain and ...

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Advanced Micro Devices

Professional certifications (e.g., CPP, CFE, COSI, or intelligence community certifications) * Experience with threat intelligence platforms (TIPs) * Background in geopolitical analysis or country ...

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Global Intelligence Lead : 26-02549

Santa Clara, CA • On-site

Akraya Inc.
Recruiting and Staffing Services • 11 - 50 employees
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$60 - $62.40/hr

Temporary

Posted 18 days ago

Job description


Primary Skills: Protective Intelligence & Threat Assessment (Expert), Strategic & Geopolitical Intelligence Analysis (Expert), OSINT Investigations & Collection (Expert), Intelligence Tradecraft / ACH & Scenario Planning (Advanced), Executive Briefings & Stakeholder Communication (Advanced)
Contract Type: W2 Only
Duration: 12+ Months
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Pay Range: $60 - $62
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Global Intelligence Lead to support the Global Security & Resilience organization with a strong focus on protective intelligence, strategic risk analysis, and targeted OSINT investigations. The ideal candidate will have experience assessing threats related to executive travel, corporate events, geopolitical developments, and physical security. This role will provide actionable intelligence to security and business leaders, conduct strategic horizon scanning, support rapid-response investigations, and strengthen intelligence tradecraft across GSOC/RSOC teams.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead protective intelligence and threat assessments for executive travel, board meetings, and high-profile corporate events to support physical security and risk mitigation.
  • Produce strategic intelligence assessments covering geopolitical risks, regional dynamics, emerging threats, and potential impacts on global business operations.
  • Conduct targeted OSINT investigations, intelligence collection, and rapid-response threat analysis in support of physical security requirements.
  • Develop and deliver intelligence training workshops for GSOC and RSOC analysts, focusing on OSINT collection, analytical tradecraft, and professional report writing.
  • Apply and enhance structured analytical methodologies such as Analysis of Competing Hypotheses (ACH), scenario planning, intelligence feeds, and horizon scanning.
  • Partner with Travel, Crisis Communications, Legal, Worldwide Operations, and security leadership to translate intelligence into actionable risk mitigation strategies.
Must-Have Skills:
  • 3-5+ years of dedicated intelligence analysis experience within corporate security, technology, government, intelligence, or a related environment.
  • Demonstrated experience with protective intelligence, executive threat assessments, travel risk, and physical threat monitoring.
  • Advanced experience conducting OSINT investigations and intelligence collection, including the ability to rapidly assess emerging threats.
  • Strong strategic and geopolitical analysis skills with the ability to evaluate macro-level risks and their potential business impact.
Nice-to-Have Skills:
  • Experience applying structured analytical techniques such as ACH, scenario planning, and other intelligence tradecraft methodologies.
  • Experience developing and delivering intelligence training or workshops for GSOC, RSOC, security, or intelligence teams.
  • Experience supporting multinational organizations, corporate security programs, or global risk/resilience functions.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Intelligence Studies, International Relations, Political Science, Security Studies, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
  • Experience briefing executive-level or senior security leadership and translating complex intelligence into clear, actionable recommendations.
  • Strong self-starter with excellent judgment, integrity, communication skills, and the ability to operate independently in a fast-paced and ambiguous environment.
ABOUT AKRAYA
Akraya is an award-winning IT staffing firm consistently recognized for our commitment to excellence and a thriving work environment. Most recently, we were recognized Stevie Employer of the Year 2025, SIA Best Staffing Firm to work for 2025, Inc 5000 Best Workspaces in US (2025 & 2024) and Glassdoor's Best Places to Work (2023 & 2022)!
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As Talent solutions provider for Fortune 100 Organizations, Akraya's industry recognitions solidify our leadership position in the IT staffing space. We don't just connect you with great jobs, we connect you with a workplace that inspires!
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About Akraya

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Akraya is an award-winning IT staffing firm and the staffing partner of choice for many leading companies across the US. Akraya was recently voted as a 2021 Best Staffing Firm to Temp for by Staffing Industry Analysts and voted by our employees and consultants as a 2022 Glassdoor Best Places to Work.

Industry

Recruiting and staffing services

Company size

11 - 50 Employees

Headquarters location

Santa Clara, CA, US

Year founded

2001

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