Protective Intelligence Center Analyst

Who We Are Looking For

Crisis24’s Protective Intelligence Center (PIC) has a simple but critical mission: We aim to proactively identify, assess and mitigate threats and hazards to our Principals and client enterprises, and the respective Crisis24 Agents and Analysts who keep them safe. The PIC leverages advanced technology, OSINT, HUMINT, and internal subject matter experts to provide timely, accurate and actionable intelligence.

We are looking for mission driven people with diverse skillsets who can make our program even more capable; people who can think critically and creatively under high-stress conditions. Our team is comprised of a multidisciplinary group of intelligence professionals with an innate desire to protect and help others. We strive for professional excellence, intellectual humility, and poise under pressure.

What You Will Work On

As Protective Intelligence Analyst you will proactively identify, track and assess known and emerging risks, provide incident response & triage, travel risk support, security assessments, online research and investigations. You will also receive training on investigative and threat assessment techniques and best practices in furtherance of the PIC’s protective mission.

Who You Will Work With  

You will work closely with the rest of the PIC Team, in a largely virtual capacity. On a day-to-day basis, you will most frequently interact with the Protective Operations Analyst (Watch Desk Analyst) on shift with you, along with the Intelligence Operations Coordinator, any Lead Analysts, Manager or Director who may be working at the time (contingent upon time of day). There is shift turnover at the start and end of every shift, as well as daily standup meetings with internal PIC leadership Monday through Friday.

What You Will Bring  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience; A degree focused on Intelligence Studies, Political Science, International Relations, or National Security is a plus.
• Strong critical thinking skills, sound judgment, meticulous attention to detail, and
• an aptitude for rapidly assimilating new information.
• Demonstrated interest in supporting physical security.
• Aptitude for clear and effective written and verbal communications under time sensitive conditions.
• Ability to assess information quickly and accurately for credibility, relevance, and
• importance.
• Ability to establish priorities, multi-task, work independently, and complete
• objectives in a fast-paced and demanding work environment.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
• and SharePoint.
• Schedule flexibility and the ability to work night and weekend shifts.
• Must maintain a high degree of confidentiality.

Desired Qualifications

• Three or more years of experience in a protective intelligence or similar role.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel,
• PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Working or greater knowledge of mapping technologies such as Google Maps and Arcgis.
• Working or greater knowledge of commonly used intelligence platforms and resources.
• Broad geopolitical awareness, knowledge of global events, and cultural
• sensitivity.
• Familiarity with news reporting sources, social media channels, and other
• channels for real-time monitoring of current events.
• Ability to assimilate and effectively leverage new technologies.
• Experience with manual boolean queries or advanced OSINT techniques. 
• Working knowledge of basic IT troubleshooting.

Additional conditions:

• Office based position with hybrid.
• Eligible to work in South Africa without any restrictions.