Global Intelligence Manager

Specialized; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Specialized in Plano, TX is seeking an experienced Global Intelligence Manager to build and lead our intelligence program. You will establish standards, develop client-facing products, oversee risk platforms, and deliver actionable insights to clients and leadership.

The role requires hands-on leadership with strong analytical tradecraft, the ability to scale the function, and oversight over a growing team. Reports to the Vice President, Global Security Operations.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of intelligence analysis experience.
• Experience reviewing, leading, or providing quality oversight of other analysts' work.
• Bachelor’s degree in Intelligence Studies, International Relations, Security Studies, Political Science, Criminal Justice, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of structured analytic techniques, source evaluation, bias mitigation, and OSINT tradecraft.
• Experience in corporate protective intelligence, threat assessment, or executive-facing risk analysis.
• Hands-on experience managing intelligence or risk platforms, including alerting, configuration, risk scoring, and tuning.
• Strong analytical writing and executive briefing skills.
• CICA, Certified Threat Manager, or similar intelligence/security certification preferred.
• Must be available outside standard business hours during critical incidents.
• Must be willing to participate in the Company's pre-employment screening process and continuously meet all applicable state, county, and municipal requirements.

Responsibilities

• Build the intelligence program. Establish collection plans, source validation, analytical standards, and review processes.
• Set the analytical standard. Oversee intelligence quality, accuracy, confidence assessments, and release standards.
• Develop Intelligence as a Service. Build and manage client-facing intelligence products based on audience and business needs.
• Support internal security. Deliver intelligence and risk assessments supporting Specialized locations, personnel, and executive decision-making.
• Own the intelligence technology. Manage intelligence and risk platforms, alerting, risk scoring, configuration, and performance.
• Drive automation. Identify opportunities to automate collection, triage, and reporting and partner with Aurix on integrations.
• Partner with clients and prospects. Serve as an intelligence subject matter expert during client meetings, proposals, and the RFP process.
• Build and develop the team. Hire, train, and develop analysts as the intelligence program grows.
• Salary Range: $115,000-$130,000/yr
• Annual performance bonus.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off.
• Professional development and support for industry certifications.
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement.

Skills

Intelligence analysis

Leadership

Analytical writing

Executive briefing

Risk assessments

OSINT tradecraft

Structured analytic techniques

Team development

Critical incident response

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Intelligence platforms

Job description

Specialized - One Force. Multiple Front Lines. One Step Ahead.

Specialized delivers integrated security solutions through a portfolio of brands powered by a unified, data-driven platform. Our brands combine operational expertise, advanced technology, and strategic insight to help clients strengthen performance, reduce risk, and protect what matters most.

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Global Intelligence Manager to build and lead our intelligence program in Plano, TX. This role will establish intelligence standards, develop client-facing intelligence products, oversee intelligence and risk platforms, and provide actionable insights to clients and internal leadership.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on intelligence leader with strong analytical tradecraft who can build the function, produce high-quality intelligence, and develop a team as the program grows. This role reports to the Vice President, Global Security Operations.

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of intelligence analysis experience.
• Experience reviewing, leading, or providing quality oversight of other analysts' work.
• Bachelor’s degree in Intelligence Studies, International Relations, Security Studies, Political Science, Criminal Justice, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of structured analytic techniques, source evaluation, bias mitigation, and OSINT tradecraft.
• Experience in corporate protective intelligence, threat assessment, or executive-facing risk analysis.
• Hands-on experience managing intelligence or risk platforms, including alerting, configuration, risk scoring, and tuning.
• Strong analytical writing and executive briefing skills.
• CICA, Certified Threat Manager, or similar intelligence/security certification preferred.
• Must be available outside standard business hours during critical incidents.
• Must be willing to participate in the Company's pre-employment screening process and continuously meet all applicable state, county, and municipal requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build the intelligence program. Establish collection plans, source validation, analytical standards, and review processes.
• Set the analytical standard. Oversee intelligence quality, accuracy, confidence assessments, and release standards.
• Develop Intelligence as a Service. Build and manage client-facing intelligence products based on audience and business needs.
• Support internal security. Deliver intelligence and risk assessments supporting Specialized locations, personnel, and executive decision-making.
• Own the intelligence technology. Manage intelligence and risk platforms, alerting, risk scoring, configuration, and performance.
• Drive automation. Identify opportunities to automate collection, triage, and reporting and partner with Aurix on integrations.
• Partner with clients and prospects. Serve as an intelligence subject matter expert during client meetings, proposals, and the RFP process.
• Build and develop the team. Hire, train, and develop analysts as the intelligence program grows.
• Salary Range: $115,000-$130,000/yr
• Annual performance bonus.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off.
• Professional development and support for industry certifications.
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.