Intelligence Analyst Team Lead

Sibylline; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Sibylline is seeking an Intelligence Analyst Team Lead to guide embedded analysts supporting a global entertainment client. You will oversee daily operations, allocate workloads, and ensure high-quality intelligence products are produced on time.

The role requires sharp analysis, strong judgment, and leadership in a fast-paced environment. You will engage with program managers, stakeholders, and intelligence personnel to ensure operational excellence, drive continuous improvement, and deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in security studies, international relations, criminal justice or related field; master’s preferred.
• 4+ years in security, intelligence, crisis response, or related fields.
• 1–3 years of leadership or team-lead experience.
• Experience reviewing analytical products for decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily activities of embedded intelligence analysts and coordinate workloads.
• Ensure timely delivery of intelligence products, alerts, and reports.
• Review intelligence products for accuracy and alignment with client requirements.
• Coordinate incident response and crisis management activities.
• Coach analysts and support team development and training.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, workflows, and process improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Geopolitical knowledge

Discretion

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Security Studies, International Relations, Criminal Justice, Business Management, or relevant field

Master’s degree, preferred

Job description

Sibylline is a leading intelligence and strategic risk consultancy in the security sector. Since 2010 we have supported businesses, governments and NGOs by providing 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 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

About Sibylline

Sibylline is a leading intelligence and strategic risk consultancy in the security sector. Since 2010 we have supported businesses, governments and NGOs by providing 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 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

Job Description

Position Summary

The Intelligence Analyst Team Lead is responsible for the day-to-day leadership and operational oversight of embedded intelligence analysts supporting a global entertainment company. Reporting to the Program Manager, this role ensures the consistent delivery of high-quality intelligence products, supports operational response activities, coordinates analyst workflows, and promotes adherence to established processes and standards. This position serves as the primary operational leader for the analyst team, providing guidance, coaching, and quality assurance while supporting continuous improvement initiatives and evolving client intelligence requirements.

The Intelligence Analyst Team Lead works closely with the Program Manager, client stakeholders, and intelligence personnel to ensure operational excellence, effective service delivery, and the timely production of actionable intelligence that supports the safety, security, and business interests of the client. The role requires strong analytical expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to lead teams effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Essential Functions / Responsibilities

• Supervise the daily activities of embedded intelligence analysts and support the effective execution of operational objectives.
• Coordinate, assign, and prioritize analyst workloads to ensure the timely delivery of intelligence products, assessments, alerts, briefings, and reporting requirements.
• Maintain awareness of emerging threats, incidents, geopolitical developments, and operational issues that may affect client personnel, assets, operations, or interests, providing guidance and direction to analysts as appropriate.
• Review intelligence products and analytical deliverables to ensure accuracy, quality, consistency, and alignment with client requirements and established standards.
• Assist in the coordination of incident response and crisis management activities, ensuring appropriate intelligence support during evolving situations.
• Provide ongoing coaching, guidance, and constructive feedback to analysts while supporting team development, training, and operational readiness.
• Support the development and maintenance of standard operating procedures, workflows, operational documentation, and process improvement initiatives.
• Participate in stakeholder meetings, operational reviews, and working groups to support client requirements and program objectives.
• Identify and elevate operational risks, performance concerns, resource constraints, and emerging challenges to the Program Manager as appropriate.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and inclusive team culture centered on communication, professionalism, and operational excellence.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong leadership and team coordination skills with the ability to guide, support, and develop analysts in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly communicate intelligence findings and operational updates to a variety of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking abilities, including experience assessing complex security, intelligence, or risk-related information.
• Ability to review and evaluate intelligence products for accuracy, quality, consistency, and actionable value.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities, coordinate workloads, and support multiple operational requirements simultaneously.
• Ability to identify operational challenges, recommend solutions, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of geopolitical developments, security threats, risk trends, and intelligence collection and analysis methodologies relevant to corporate security operations.
• Sound judgment, professionalism, and discretion when handling sensitive or confidential information.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Security Studies, International Relations, Criminal Justice, Business Management, or a relevant field from an accredited college or university; or equivalent professional experience. Master’s degree, preferred.
• 4+ years of relevant work experience in fields such as global security, intelligence, research and analysis, crisis response or in a security operations center.
• Minimum 1-3 years of leadership, supervisory, or team lead experience.
• Demonstrated experience reviewing analytical products and supporting operational decision-making within a security or intelligence environment.
• Experience working in a client-facing, embedded, consulting, corporate security, intelligence, risk management, or operational support environment preferred.
• Experience supporting geographically dispersed teams or global operations preferred.
• Foreign language proficiency a plus.

Additional Information

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

Research indicates that 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 fit we're looking 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.