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Position Summary The Digital Behavioral Threat Assessment Professional is responsible for conducting open-source intelligence investigations and identifying online behaviors, communications, and indicators that may present safety concerns to the client. Analysts evaluate information from social media and other publicly available online sources, prepare professional reports, and communicate time-sensitive findings to clients to support violence prevention and threat assessment efforts. Key Performance Competencies

• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to change
• Proficient with social media and other online platforms
• Strong judgment skills displaying critical thinking, problem-solving & decision-making
• Confident communicator with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong ability to grasp new concepts, strategies, and initiatives
• Detail-oriented and organized; ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and execute multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and meet deadlines (without errors)
• In-depth knowledge and interest in current affairs; intellectual curiosity
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Collaborative and willing to contribute to a team environment
• Self-motivated; ability to work independently
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Willingness to examine potentially graphic information
• Ability to determine the reliability and/or authenticity of sources and content
• Ability to confidently present investigative findings, trends, and lessons learned to internal teams, clients, and professional audiences Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Keep up to date with the latest trends on social media while maintaining a high level of proficiency in current social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, Facebook, etc.)
• Ability to extract accurate information from social media platforms and prove its relevancy
• Monitor social media sites to identify subjects, current events, and emerging trends
• Communicate professionally with clients by telephone and email to provide timely updates, discuss concerning findings, answer investigative questions, and support ongoing threat assessment efforts
• Work on-call shifts where clients receive responses within 30 minutes of their request
• Present content to both internal teams and/or larger audiences for the purposes of training
• Ability to travel as work requires
• Perform other duties as required
• Willing to undergo a criminal record check Education, Training, and Experience
• Experience with law enforcement and/or government agencies preferred
• Post-secondary diploma/degree, plus 2 to 3 years of research/analytical/OSINT experience, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proven communications skills with a demonstrated ability to research, analyze, plan and execute effectively and with impact
• Vast knowledge of social media platforms and applications such as Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of behavioral threat assessment
• Strong writing background and some experience with internal communications preferred
• An openness to public speaking engagements Physical Demands
• The physical demands of typical office positions are expected
• The ability to sit and perform terminal/computer work for lengthy periods is expected
• Accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions Work Environment
• Office environment (remote is not an option)
• Business casual attire

Pay:

$28.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

Paid time off

Work Location:

In person