Embedded Protective Intelligence Analyst

Sibylline Ltd; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 146,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) up to 5% matching

Life and AD&D Insurance

Disability insurance

PTO: 160 hours (20 days) accrued per/€

Sick leave

Public holidays: 12

Job summary

Sibylline Ltd is seeking an Embedded Protective Intelligence Analyst to support a client’s global security, protective intelligence and risk management functions. Embedded within the client environment, you will identify, assess, and communicate threats and emerging risks impacting personnel, operations, assets, and brand reputation.

The position is hybrid in Washington, DC, with two in-office days per week, focusing on threat monitoring, assessments, and timely intelligence reporting to inform

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Security Studies, International Relations, Criminal Justice, Political Science, Intelligence Studies, Business Management, or related discipline; or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience in protective intelligence, threat assessment, intelligence analysis, investigations, or related field.
• Experience supporting security, intelligence, protective intelligence, trust and safety, or risk management programs within technology companies, digital-first organizations, or high-growth startup environments.
• Experience utilizing AI and emerging technologies to enhance research, information analysis, investigative workflows, reporting, and operational efficiency.
• Ability to communicate risk clearly and effectively to stakeholders at all organizational levels via written and verbal delivery methods.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated experience conducting threat assessments and producing high-quality analytical reports.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, collect, and analyze information 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 events, and other security initiatives, including travel monitoring for elevated-risk destinations 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.

Skills

Protective intelligence

Threat assessment

Open-source intel

Analytical reporting

AI in research

Communication to stakeholders

Discretion with sensitive information

Cross-functional collaboration

Multitasking in fast-paced env

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Security Studies or related discipline

Tools

Intelligence research tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Embedded Protective Intelligence Analyst

• Full-time
• Compensation: USD 146000 - USD 183600 - yearly

About Sibylline

Sibylline is the world's largest private intelligence firm, helping organisations manage risk, spot opportunity, and build resilience in an increasingly volatile world.

Our people provide the insight that leaders need to navigate today's complex geopolitical landscape. It's meaningful work, with high-profile clients and real-world stakes – and that's what makes it so rewarding.

We're innovative, entrepreneurial, and growing fast, which means genuine opportunities to take on complex challenges, work with cutting-edge technology, and build your career, whatever stage you're at.

Everyone brings something different to the table, and we want that reflected in how we operate. Our roles suit a wide range of working styles, personalities, and interests, and we invest heavily in our managers so that every person gets the support they need to do their best work.

We're looking for people who are ambitious, discreet, and sharp, with strong integrity and a genuine curiosity about the world. If you're comfortable with uncertainty, energised by complex problems, and passionate about global affairs, we'd love to hear from you.

PositionSummary

Sibylline isseekinga 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 willidentify, assess, and communicate threats and emerging risksimpactingpersonnel, executives, operations, events, assets, and brand reputation.

Location: Washington, D.C. 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 toidentifythreats, risks, and emerging trendsimpactingpersonnel, operations, events, assets, and brand reputation.

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

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

Provide intelligence support for executive protection operations, specialevent, and othersecurity 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 insightsin a timely manner.

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

Maintainintelligence 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.

Hasa strong foundationin protective intelligence, threat assessment, or corporate investigations within a technology company, government agency, or private-sector intelligence firm.

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

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

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

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability toidentifypatterns, 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.

Demonstratedability to handlehighly sensitiveand confidential information with discretion.

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

Understanding ofcognitive 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 relateddiscipline;or equivalent professional experience.

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

Demonstratedexperience conducting threat assessments and investigative research.

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

Work Environment/Physical Requirements

This position islargely self-directedand requires understanding and compliance with company policies, procedures, and values. While performing the duties of this job, the employeeis regularly requiredtointeractcollaboratively with the team and stakeholders, and communicate via phone, videophone, or textmessaging.The employee maybe requiredto occasionally lift and/or move up to20pounds.The position may require travelup to 5%.

Salary Rangedepending on experience and location:

• Washington DC $146,000 to 183,000

• 401(k) up to 5% matching
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Long Term/Short Term Disability
• PTO: 160 hours (20 days)accruedper year
• Sick: dependent on state(minimum5)
• 12 PublicHolidaydays

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

Researchindicatesthat certain groups are less likely to apply for a position unless they meet every single requirement. If you feel you meet some of the requirements and can offer a unique perspective to this role, we strongly encourage you to apply—you might be the perfect fitwe'relooking for!

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.