Protective Intelligence and Threat Analyst

Summary

Join OpenAI's Corporate Security team as a Protective Intelligence & Threat Analyst. You will monitor open-source intelligence, social media, and the dark web to identify and analyze physical security threats. Responsibilities include conducting investigations, threat assessments, and preparing intelligence briefings. The ideal candidate possesses intelligence experience, particularly in protective intelligence or executive protection, and strong analytical and communication skills. This role may be based in the Bay Area or remote, utilizing a hybrid work model. Relocation assistance is offered for those outside the Bay Area.

Requirements

• Have knowledge in OSINT investigation techniques, corporate physical security protocols, risk management, threat assessment, and the intelligence cycle
• Handle confidential information, work independently in a fast-paced environment, and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Possess strong analytical and communication skills
• Be proficient with web-based tools and social media platforms
• Have high emotional intelligence

Responsibilities

• Analyze OSINT data collections to catalog and manage in a way which enhances discoverability and retrievability for appropriate dissemination
• Research, assess, and acquire publicly available information in response to intelligence gaps
• Identify and investigate physical threats to our company leveraging web-based tools and using OSINT techniques
• Conduct persons of interest (POI) investigations to evaluate the credibility and severity of identified threats to executives and at-risk personnel. Use findings to provide risk mitigation recommendations and support to Corporate Security and cross-functional partners
• Conduct the overall assessment of potential physical security threats and risks to personnel, assets, operations
• Work as part of a team to prepare and disseminate intelligence briefings and reports for senior management and relevant stakeholders
• Leverage advanced analytical tools and technologies to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of threat assessments, security investigations, and the team’s intelligence cycle
• Maintain protocols, procedures and methodologies for protective intelligence gathering, analysis, assessment and dissemination
• Develop and maintain intelligence-sharing relationships, both inside and outside the organization, to share intelligence and enhance overall security efforts

Preferred Qualifications

• Have 5+ years of related experience conducting threat investigations and intelligence analysis
• Have the ability to solve complex problems and deal with a variety of variables while meeting quality and timeliness requirements
• Have excellent verbal & written communication skills with the capacity to assimilate intelligence content from numerous sources into products that effectively communicate risk while relaying that information to diverse stakeholders, including technical audiences and senior leaders
• Have a strong ability to work independently and as part of a small, dynamic, and disbursed team
• Have a demonstrated ability to engage and build partnerships with stakeholders across a broad array of verticals, including Communications, Government Relations, People, Legal, & Information Security
• Have knowledge of Ontic integrated research, threat detection, & case management software
• Have experience with the ATAP threat assessment process
• Have experience working an atypical schedule and being on call to respond to crises and/or emergencies on some nights and weekends

Benefits

• Hybrid work model of 3 days in the office per week
• Relocation offered for those outside of the Bay Area