Embedded Protective Intelligence Analyst

Sibylline Americas; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 146,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Life insurance

Disability insurance

PTO: 160 hours (20 days)

Job summary

Sibylline Americas is seeking a highly motivated Protective Intelligence Analyst to support a client's global security and risk management functions. Embedded within the client environment, you will identify, assess, and communicate threats and emerging risks impacting personnel, executives, and operations.

The role requires strong understanding of protective intelligence principles, threat assessment methodologies, investigations, and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience in protective intelligence, threat assessment, intelligence analysis, investigations, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, collect, and analyze information to identify threats and emerging risks.
• Conduct threat assessments and investigative research on threat actors and security-related incidents.
• Produce timely intelligence products, threat assessments, executive briefings, alerts, and analytical reporting.

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

AI research tools

Microsoft Office

Collaboration platforms

Job description

Embedded Protective Intelligence Analyst

• Full-time
• Compensation: USD 146000 - USD 198000 - yearly

Sibylline is a leading intelligence and strategic risk consultancy in the security sector. Since 2010 we have supported businesses, governments and NGOs through the provision of high-quality risk analysis, due diligence and consultancy services.

The firm provides an innovative, entrepreneurial and fast-growing working environment, offering employees ever greater exposure to high profile clients and challenges. Sibylline offers fantastic opportunities for career progression within a successful company, and we aim to help our employees to build their own personal profiles as well-regarded analysts within the broader industry.

Key attributes of Sibylline employees are:

• Self-motivated, and auto-improving individuals who can couple initiative and boldness with good judgement
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Clarity of thought and analytical flair
• Strong, demonstrable interest in security and intelligence
• The ability to work under pressure, demonstrate leadership when required but also be able to collaborate effectively in teams
• Excellent attention to detail

PositionSummary

Sibylline is seeking a highly motivated and analytical Protective Intelligence Analyst to support a client's global security, protective intelligence, and risk management functions. Embedded within the client environment, the Protective Intelligence Analyst will identify, assess, and communicate threats and emerging risks impacting personnel, executives, operations, events, assets, and brand reputation.

The successful candidate will possess a strong understanding of protective intelligence principles, threat assessment methodologies, investigations, and risk analysis. This role requires the ability to transform complex information into actionable intelligence that enables decision-makers to mitigate risk, enhance security operations, and support protective measures for personnel and business activities.

The Protective Intelligence Analyst will work closely with stakeholders across security, executive protection, investigations, crisis management, and business operations teams to deliver timely intelligence products, threat assessments, and operational support.

Location: San Francisco, CA, Washington, D.C. or New York, NY), with in-office requirements of at least two days a week. The team will work Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm with a plan to grow them into an ‘on call’ rotation as the clientbuilds outits internal operations.

EssentialFunctions / Responsibilities

Monitor, collect, and analyze information from a variety of sources to identify threats, risks, and emerging trends impacting personnel, operations, events, assets, and brand reputation.

Conduct threat assessments and investigative research on threat actors, persons of concern, suspicious activity, and security-related incidents.

Produce timely intelligence products, threat assessments, executive briefings, alerts, and other analytical reporting to inform decision-making.

Provide intelligence support for executive protection operations, special event, and other security initiatives, including travel monitoring for elevated-risk destinations, risk-based intelligence, and location-based assessments.

Triage and respond to requests for intelligence and investigative support, delivering actionable insights in a timely manner.

Support critical incident response efforts through rapid research, analysis, and dissemination of relevant information.

Maintain intelligence records, case management systems, and analytical databases to support ongoing operations.

Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to enhance threat identification, risk mitigation, and protective security outcomes.

Knowledge,Skills,andAbilities

Experience supporting security, intelligence, protective intelligence, trust and safety, or risk management programs within technology companies, digital-first organizations, or high-growth startup environments.

Has a strong foundation in protective intelligence, threat assessment, or corporate investigations within a technology company, government agency, or private‑sector intelligence firm.

Experience utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies to enhance research, information analysis, investigative workflows, reporting, and operational efficiency.

Advanced knowledge of protective intelligence principles, investigative techniques, and familiarity with structured threat assessment frameworks and how they inform threat triage and escalation.

Strong proficiency in open-source intelligence collection, social media analysis, public records research, and online investigative methods.

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to identify patterns, trends, and emerging risks.

Ability to communicate risk clearly and effectively to stakeholders at all organizational levels via written and verbal delivery methods.

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build productive working relationships.

Demonstrated ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment with minimal supervision.

Understanding of cognitive bias and its impact on intelligence analysis and decision-making.

Proficient with intelligence research tools, Microsoft Office applications, collaboration platforms, and communication technologies.

Commitment to objectivity, professional ethics, and analytical rigor.

Bachelor's degree or higher in Security Studies, International Relations, Criminal Justice, Political Science, Intelligence Studies, Business Management, or a related discipline; or equivalent professional experience.

5+ years of professional experience in protective intelligence, threat assessment, intelligence analysis, investigations, or related field.

Demonstrated experience conducting threat assessments and investigative research.

Proven ability to produce high-quality analytical reports and intelligence products.

Work Environment/Physical Requirements

This position is largely self‑directed and requires understanding and compliance with company policies, procedures, and values. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to interact collaboratively with the team and stakeholders, and communicate via phone, videophone, or text messaging. The employee may be required to occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. The position may require travel up to 5%.

Salary Rangedepending on experience and location:

San Francisco, CA $153,000 to 191,000

Washington DC $146,000 to 183,000

New York, NY $159,000 to 198,000

This role does not offer relocation assistance.

401(k) up to 5% matching

Basic Life and AD&D Insurance

Long Term/Short Term Disability

PTO: 160 hours (20 days) accrued per year

Sick: dependent on state (minimum 5)

12 Public Holiday days

Interview Process

• Initial call with our Talent Acquisition team member
• Timed written assessment (arranged at a time that suits you) to test writing and analytical capability
• Panel interview with some of the team members and hiring managers at Sibylline
• Meet and Greet with the client

Artificial Intelligence: Not used in candidate screening

Sibylline is committed to the recruitment and selection of candidates without regard for sexual orientation, gender, ethnicity, age, political beliefs, culture, and lifestyle. We are committed to fostering a business culture that reflects these values and promotes equal opportunity.