CSI Northern California Intelligence Analyst

Jewish Federation Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Jewish Federation Los Angeles seeks an Intelligence Analyst to support the CSI in Northern California. The role focuses on monitoring, collecting, analyzing, and disseminating threat information with nexus to the Jewish community.

Based at the JFEDLA office in Los Angeles, the analyst will produce intelligence products, monitor open sources, and coordinate with Bay Area security programs, reporting to the CSI Operations Manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent training.
• Minimum 2+ years’ experience in research, analysis, and development of threat intelligence products/reports.
• Regional knowledge of Northern California and Bay Area; Bay Area/Sacramento familiarity is a plus.
• Experience with OSINT and social media platforms for threat monitoring.
• Strong time-management, communication, and technical writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, collect, analyze, and disseminate regional threat information for CSI.
• Conduct open-source and social media monitoring for threats to the Jewish community.
• Produce briefings and actionable intelligence products in a timely manner.
• Research security-related issues including terrorism, hate groups, and socio-economic dynamics.
• Maintain data through case management platforms and liaise with security groups.

Skills

Threat analysis

Social media monitoring

Data mining

Technical writing

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Regional Studies / Strategic Studies / Intelligence Studies / International Relations / Political Science / Homeland Security

Tools

Microsoft Office

CEM platforms

Case management

Data mining tools

Job description

POSITION: CSI Northern California Intelligence Analyst

DEPARTMENT: Community Security Initiative (CSI)

SALARY: $80,000 - $85,000

EXEMPT/NON-UNION

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

Reporting to the CSI Operations Manager and working out of the CSI Analysis Center at Jewish Federation Los Angeles (JFEDLA), the CSI Northern California Intelligence Analyst will monitor, collect, analyze, and disseminate threat information and intelligence with nexus to the Jewish community in Northern California. The CSI Northern California Intelligence Analyst is responsible for the production of intelligence products, as well as the regular monitoring of online open sources for potential security and operational threats affecting this region. This position will be housed at our JFEDLA office in Los Angeles and will also coordinate with the Jewish Federation Bay Area Community Security Program.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES

• Monitor, collect, analyze, and disseminate regional threat information and intelligence for the CSI Analysis Center and Jewish Federation Bay Area Community Security Program.
• Conduct regular monitoring through online open sources and social media for known and potential threats to the Jewish community in Northern California.
• Effectively analyze threats and produce briefings and actionable intelligence products in a timely manner.
• Conduct in-depth research on wide range of issues pertaining to regional security. This includes terrorism, hate groups, crime trends, disruptive protests, weather conditions, natural disasters, reputational concerns, and socio-economic dynamics affecting the Jewish community in Northern California.
• Assist in identifying potential intelligence through extensive data collection of internal and open-source databases.
• Act as primary liaison to the Community Security Program at the Jewish Federation Bay Area.
• Utilize analytics to recognize trends, patterns, and potential emerging threats to the Jewish community in Northen California.
• Keep meticulous records of incidents and any associated data through corresponding case management platforms.
• Liaise with local, national, and international Jewish communal security groups.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

Be available to supervisor for additional assignments, as required, including assisting with the Campaign.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR POSITION

• Bachelor’s Degree in Regional Studies, Strategic Studies, Intelligence Studies, International Relations, Political Science, Homeland Security, or equivalent military/law enforcement/professional intelligence training.
• Minimum 2+ years’ academic or professional experience in research, analysis, and development of threat intelligence products/reports.
• Regional and geographic knowledge of the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento Valley, North Coast, Central California, Great Basin, Shasta Cascade, and Sierra Nevada. Experience living in those regions, specifically the Bay Area and Sacramento, a plus.
• Knowledge of and experience with Jewish community a plus.
• Experience utilizing OSINT collection in gaming, messaging, and live-streaming platforms a plus.
• Strong familiarity and skills with all mainstream and alternative social media platforms.
• Experience collecting and analyzing data to produce notifications, assessments, and reports.
• Excellent time-management, communication, technical writing, presentation, and organizational skills.
• Must be flexible and possess the ability to function and satisfy deadlines in time-sensitive situations.
• A dependable team player with business maturity, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, CEM platforms, case management, and analytical/data mining and scraping tools.
• Experience with investigative and risk management tools desired.
• A hybrid work model will be implemented for certain positions. This position must report to JFEDLA worksite on non-remote workdays, as determined by the Federation.