Threat Intelligence Analyst, Quantitative Methods
Job Description: • Continuous monitoring of TV-relevant online spaces to identify threats toward public officials, vulnerable communities, and critical infrastructure • Drafting weekly intelligence reports and flash bulletins with clear evidence-based sections and analytical assessments • Identification, collection and analysis of information from a range of data sources, including social media, violent extremist materials and other data sources covered by our in-house tools. • Maintaining databases and conducting regular reviews of social media and messaging platforms for inclusion into the project. • Designing quantitative and qualitative research methods to collect and analyze large datasets. • Researching and drafting deep dives into trends and themes identified in online extremist ecosystems. • Working to demanding, high-tempo reporting schedules for clients. • Developing and sharing subject matter expertise related to violent extremism and online harms across the organization. • Presenting findings verbally to clients, tailoring the content to their needs to support their strategic understanding. • Anticipating potential barriers to the delivery of the project and identifying workable solutions; taking responsibility for improvements to processes. • Building relationships with clients, and supporting our business development by exploring and identifying opportunities for new projects of work that will be of interest to them. Requirements: • Intermediate-to-advanced quantitative skills and/or qualifications in quantitative methods for social science, including data visualization, Python, Tableau/Kibana visualization or other data analysis tool sets. Python skills in particular, with demonstrated experience in analyzing large datasets, will be a distinct advantage. • Professional experience involving analysis and investigation using open-source research and OSINT methods. • Strong analytical writing with ability to distinguish between evidence and assessment. • Comfort working with content depicting violence and harassment. • An ability to problem solve, troubleshoot and develop innovative solutions to complex research issues. • Ability to scan large volumes of data and identify the most valuable pieces of information. • A demonstrable ability to work under strict timelines, take action and get things done, both in managing your own workload and as a part of a team. • Excellent team working skills with the ability to collaborate effectively and respond flexibly to challenges. • Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills. • Relevant professional or research experience in countering violent extremism, targeted violence, or other online harms. • Familiarity with threat assessment frameworks. • Background covering political violence, security studies, or related field. • Understanding of different ideological threat landscapes. • Experience working with social listening tools. • Fluency in languages other than English, particularly Arabic. Benefits: • 15 days paid vacation leave, plus Federal holidays and 1 day additional paid leave for Native American Heritage Day. • Flexible public holiday policy with the option to work federal holidays in exchange for a day off at another time. • Full private healthcare package, including coverage for partners and children. • Dental & Vision Insurance. • Life & Disability Insurance. • 24/7 access to free counseling via our Employee Assistance Program. • 3% matched 401k contributions. • Generous maternity and paternity leave: 26 weeks paid maternity leave, 8 weeks paid paternity leave. • All permanent employees are granted share options upon employment. Apply tot his job