Regional Threat Monitoring Lead

Emergent Risk International (ERI) is seeking to hire a full-time early career Regional Threat Monitoring Lead to be embedded on an annual contract with one of our multinational clients in Clarksville, Tennessee. The Regional Threat Monitoring Lead will have experience working in threat monitoring for a public or private sector entity. The successful candidate will work onsite at a client office located in Clarksville, TN, serving on a global 24/7/365 GSOC team. This is not a remote position. This is NOT a Cyber Security 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 trainings 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. Overview The Threat Monitoring and Analysis team monitors, tracks, analyzes, and reports on actual/potential threats on a 24/7/365 basis according to an established Trigger Matrix for events of significance, loosely defined as events that have the potential to, or are impacting corporate assets, operations, or personnel. Position Description This role requires an individual with deep knowledge and experience in security and intelligence as it applies to the private sector. Experience in threat monitoring, operating threat monitoring tools and working in a Security Operations Center position is required. The individual will have a sense of urgency around monitoring global events and develop a keen awareness of which types of events - geographically and from a business perspective - are of importance to the client. Primary responsibilities Oversee the daily operation of a team of threat monitoring analysts based in the Americas, while collaborating and cooperating with a global team. Serve as the team's senior analyst and primary reviewer, providing quality control including ensuring factual and grammar accuracy in all written reports, alerts and intelligence products. Manage the scheduling, training and mentoring of a team of threat monitoring analysts based in the Americas Backfill for threat monitors out on PTO or sick leave, including nights, weekends and holidays as needed to ensure no gaps in 24/7/365 coverage. Triage global incidents by collecting information, analyzing, and assessing the incident based on Standard Operating Procedures and the Trigger Matrix, and issuing Awareness/Advisory alerts. Conduct global threat monitoring and research according to defined parameters. Develop and maintain a deep knowledge base of sources including OSINT, social media, client databases, and archives. Quick to verify real-time news as it happens and be able to write concise and accurate business reports to be distributed within minutes to key stakeholders. Support crisis communications process as events dictate. Develop and maintain deep, current subject matter expertise of geopolitical and threat issues in assigned areas of responsibility, in alignment with client risks and threat concerns/interests. Successfully complete any other approved professional development and training relevant to project mission and job duties. Attend all ERI webinars, global monthly meetings, and engage with ERI analysts and team members on a regular and consistent basis. Required Qualifications At least four years' experience as a risk intelligence analyst in a GSOC or equivalent environment, whether having served in the private or public sector, with a demonstrated track record of steadily expanded responsibilities. Bachelor's Degree, preferably in international relations, intelligence and security, journalism, military studies, or related fields. Excellent writing and editing skills, demonstrable ability to write concise reports suitable for a corporate executive audience. Prior leadership experience, especially in a fast paced, detail-oriented security or intelligence environment. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Excellent critical thinking skills that bolster both analytic work and suitability for serving in a lead client-facing role. Able to meet analytic deadlines and quick-thinking and responsiveness during crisis events. Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive data and information. Willingness to work onsite at client office, as role requires regular team collaboration and access to sensitive corporate information. Superior research/OSINT skills. Ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and prioritize accordingly. A strong commitment to ethical private sector intelligence practices and ability to maintain confidentiality around security specific information. Must be able to work flexible schedule as required. Must pass a background check including prior employment and education credentials.

Remuneration:

 This role will be a full-time (40 hours per week) role, working standard business hours Monday - Friday, with weekend on-call duty and availability during emergencies as needed. Pay will be commensurate with experience. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Please send your resume, cover letter, and a recent writing sample to: eritalent(at)emergentriskinternational(dot)com Due to the high volume of applicants, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. 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 the eligibility to work in the country.

Pay:

$38.46 - $42.31 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person