Strategic Intelligence Analyst US Position Available In Charleston, South Carolina

Strategic Intelligence Analyst – US Emergent Risk International Charleston, SC 29401 • Hybrid work Strategic Intelligence Analyst – US, hybrid Emergent Risk International (ERI) is seeking to hire a full-time Strategic Intelligence Analyst to be embedded with one of our clients. Candidates for this role are experienced intelligence analysts using acquired formal tradecraft training to research, write, edit, and publish analytic reports and present formal briefings. The successful candidate will have previous strategic intelligence experience, and both flexibility and desire to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with a focus on threat and risk intelligence analysis, physical security and investigations and due diligence. Candidate will work in a hybrid capacity going into a local client office two or three days per week and should be located in one of the following metro areas: Atlanta, GA Austin, TX Charleston, SC Chattanooga or Nashville, TN Columbus, OH This is NOT a remote role.

About US:

ERI is a global risk and security intelligence advisory firm headquartered in Newport, Rhode Island with offices in Austin, Washington DC, Greater Boston, the United Kingdom, Ireland, India, Mexico, Portugal, and Singapore. We support global security, risk management, business continuity and other risk-focused departments of Fortune 500 companies and multinational organizations. We help our clients assess risk to their organizations; whether that risk emanates from geopolitics, security threats, economic forces or regulatory initiatives that may impact bottom-line revenue or threaten personnel and company assets. ERI operates five lines of business : •

Assessment and Analysis:

We provide our clients daily, subscription-based and bespoke geopolitical and threat intelligence services. •

Training:

We train intelligence analysts to serve effectively in corporate environments. Our training focuses on tradecraft and tools that drive more efficient and effective analysis. We offer a range of in-house and open training courses to address specific levels of experience and need. •

Online Platform:

We offer a subscription-based online portal that provides a workspace environment for security intelligence analysts, combining ERI’s expert analysis with hundreds of curated datasets and our suite of data visualization tools. •

Consulting:

We help companies develop and improve their intelligence programs, providing end-to-end support; from assessing needs and providing analysis to recruiting and hiring highly qualified candidates. •

Embedded Analyst Services:

We support our clients with embedded analysts, full- and part-time, short- and long-term. Our embedded analysts work directly for our clients, allowing them the benefit of employing intelligence professionals trained to ERI’s strict standards of competency and continually professionally developed by ERI’s senior leadership, armed with access to ERI’s proprietary tools and deep backbench of in-house subject matter experts.

What We Are Looking For:

An experienced strategic intelligence analyst with a deep knowledge of strategic intelligence analysis and tradecraft, experienced in OSINT, research, writing and briefing senior leadership on strategic issues impactful to business. The Strategic Intelligence Analyst will serve as a front-line analyst and will also serve as a team editor, providing analytical review, feedback and editing for quality control.

Primary Responsibilities:

Serve as a strategic intelligence analyst for all products and services to assess and mitigate security, economic, geopolitical and regulatory risks to the client’s assets, operations, workforce, brand and reputation. Serve as an editor and quality control for all products and deliverables for a globally-deployed team, with editorial experience including demonstrable experience in qualifying and grading sources, controlling for bias, analytical editing, copy editing and providing editorial feedback to colleagues. Conduct strategic threat assessments utilizing formal intelligence tradecraft techniques and producing written reports presenting scenarios and options for security decision-makers in differing threat environments. Proactively identify, evaluate and analyze open-source intelligence including thinktanks, social media, local media, NGO reports and other datasets to identify business risks. Conduct in-depth location risk assessments for critical operations and data centers, providing actionable intelligence and mitigation strategies for identified threats and potential risks to the business. Demonstrate expertise in partnership with Global Security Operations Centers (GSOC). Develop an expert understanding of the client’s business model and asset locations, ensuring that all intelligence and reporting is tailored to the client’s specific needs. Brief senior executives and stakeholders on key analytical products and findings. Proactively identify business-relevant strategic intelligence topics to propose to management. Continuously evaluate the utility of existing program tools and identify potential new tools to strengthen team’s work and fill intelligence gaps. Develop and implement SOPs, style guides, tooling and workflows to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of deliverables. Support training, coaching and mentoring of new analysts in partnership with ERI training programs. Become an expert in all of ERI’s products and services to ensure appropriate client uptake and train newly hired embedded analysts on ERI’s Emergent Risk IQ platform. Other administrative and programmatic tasks as required.

Experience:

The right candidate will possess most or all of the following qualifications: 2-5+ years’ experience in private sector intelligence analysis. Bachelor’s degree in intelligence, national security, geopolitics, journalism, security studies or other related fields. Master’s degree preferred. Demonstrable experience conducting executive travel, event and location risk assessments, geopolitical risk forecasting and analysis and other strategic level analysis and forecasting. Experience in all hazards risk assessments. Demonstrable experience in social media threat analysis, physical security threat and vulnerability risk analysis (data center experience a plus). Excellent writing, editing and analytical skills. Training experience, particularly on writing and the tradecraft of intelligence analysis. Experience with OSINT tools including Everbridge VCC as well as workflow tools like Asana and the Google suite of products. Excellent, proactive communication skills – particularly across virtual platforms. Ability to work quickly and address deadlines on time. Willingness to work flexible hours when needed and the maturity and self-discipline to maintain a sustainable schedule.

Working Hours:

Role is a standard business hours position; however, as a member of a global team, the successful candidate will be required to work some early mornings or evenings to attend meetings or calls in other time zones. ERI is committed to a manageable and sustainable work-life balance. Only candidates willing and able to work a flexible schedule will be considered.

Remuneration:

This role will be a full-time (40 hours per week) salaried position. Pay will be commensurate with experience. Application Deadline is May 30, 2025. Please send your resume, cover letter, and a recent writing sample to: eriteam(at)emergentriskinternational.com Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to respond to every application and will be in contact with selected candidates only. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. To be considered for the position, all applicants must be legal residents of the United States and must independently possess eligibility to work in the country.

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance On-the-job training Paid time off Vision insurance

Schedule:

Monday to

Friday Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Charleston, SC 29401