Protective Intelligence Analyst (AI)

TL;DR

Protective Intelligence Analyst (AI): Identifying, assessing, and mitigating physical and reputational threats to personnel and operations with an accent on behavioral threat assessment and OSINT. Focus on producing actionable intelligence to inform security decisions and establishing scalable analytical workflows.

Location: Hybrid in San Francisco, CA, New York City, NY, or Washington, DC (minimum 25% office attendance required)

Salary: $175,000 - $220,000 USD

Company

AI safety research company focused on creating reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems that are safe and beneficial for society.

What you will do

• Conduct all-source intelligence collection to identify and prioritize physical security threats to the organization and its personnel.
• Produce high-quality analytical reports, quick-turn updates, and executive briefs for senior leadership.
• Investigate concerning communications and apply behavioral threat assessment methodologies to manage persons-of-concern.
• Provide intelligence support for executive protection, travel security, and major events via real-time monitoring and assessments.
• Monitor OSINT channels, social media, and deep/dark web forums for emerging risks and sector-specific threat trends.
• Collaborate with external intelligence partners and law enforcement agencies to facilitate critical information sharing.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in protective intelligence, corporate investigations, or threat assessment.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field.
• Expertise in OSINT tradecraft and proficiency with specialized intelligence and social media analysis tools.
• Hands-on experience applying threat assessment methodologies such as TRAP-18 or WAVR-21.
• Ability to manage a 24/7 on-call rotation and after-hours response when required.
• Strong communication skills to tailor complex intelligence content for diverse stakeholders.

Nice to have

• Experience working within high-growth technology companies or startups.
• Specialized knowledge regarding risks unique to the AI sector.
• Professional certifications including BTAM, CPP, or PCI.
• Familiarity with privacy laws and legal considerations for private sector intelligence collection.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive annual compensation with optional equity donation matching.
• Generous vacation and parental leave policies.
• Flexible working hours and access to collaborative office spaces.
• Strong commitment to diversity, representation, and inclusive perspectives.
• Visa sponsorship available for qualified candidates.