Senior Specialist, Opposition Research

TL;DR

Senior Specialist, Opposition Research (Risk Intelligence): Collection, validation, and organization of information related to opposition actors and narratives to mitigate risks to PPFA and reproductive health care with an accent on open-source intelligence (OSINT) and risk reporting. Focus on identifying emerging risks, monitoring disinformation, and producing actionable research summaries to support security and strategic decision-making.

Location: Hybrid; Must be based in New York, NY

Salary: $80,000 - $83,000 a year

Company

hirify.global is the nation’s leading provider and advocate of high-quality, affordable sexual and reproductive health care for all people.

What you will do

• Execute open-source collection plans to identify and document opposition activity and emerging risks.
• Conduct due diligence research on event participants, vendors, and partner organizations using databases and open sources.
• Monitor and track disinformation and misinformation narratives that could impact brand and operational risk.
• Produce concise research summaries, opposition profiles, and backgrounders for risk assessments and security planning.
• Maintain organized data repositories and knowledge management systems for opposition intelligence.
• Coordinate with internal intelligence teams to align collection priorities with organizational needs.

Requirements

• 2 years of experience in investigative research, intelligence collection, open-source research, or risk reporting.
• Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, International Relations, Security Studies, Journalism, or a related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in Internet-based research using Boolean logic and commercial databases.
• Ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information in a professional manner.
• Commitment to PPFA’s mission and diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Culture & Benefits

• Workplace culture based on the "In This Together" ethos, fostering belonging and continuous learning.
• Commitment to a non-discriminatory environment valuing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Union position providing structured employment benefits and protections.
• Focus on mission-driven work supporting equitable access to health care.