Senior Intelligence Analyst

msd; West Point (PA); Hybrid; USD 129,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) retirement benefits

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. seeks a Senior Intelligence Analyst to join the Intelligence Operations Center.

You will monitor global geopolitical events, manage rotating portfolios, and craft high‑fidelity intelligence products for senior security leadership across the enterprise. You will leverage OSINT, threat platforms, and internal datasets to forecast risks, support 24/7 watch operations, and collaborate with legal, HR, cybersecurity, and regional security teams to keep business operations safe and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least 7 years of intelligence analysis, geopolitical risk assessment, or threat monitoring experience.
• Experience producing analytical reports and briefings for leadership.
• Experience conducting OSINT investigations and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Continuously monitor/global geopolitical events and threats to assess impact on the company.
• Manage rotating intelligence accounts to support evolving operational needs.
• Draft and present high-fidelity intelligence products for global security leadership.
• Use OSINT and internal data to identify indicators of risk across security domains.
• Support 24/7 watch desk and incident management during crises.
• Partner with legal, HR, cybersecurity, and regional security teams to support safe operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

OSINT

Geopolitical risk

Threat intelligence

Analytical reporting

Crisis management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Job Description

Job Description Summary:

As a core member of the Intelligence Operations Center (IOC) within the broader Resiliency Center, the Senior Intelligence Analyst applies rigorous analytical tradecraft to identify, assess, and forecast security risks that could impact our Company’s people, assets, and operations. While intelligence analysis is the foundational function of this role, the successful candidate will be assigned to rotating portfolios based on dynamic business needs. These portfolios encompass analyzing complex geopolitical developments (such as political instability and regional conflicts), protective intelligence, insider risk, and a wide range of issues impacting the safety of our employees, facilities, and other assets. By transforming raw data from various threat streams into clear, actionable insights, this agile analyst empowers business leaders to make informed decisions and ensure our Company operates safely across the globe.

Primary Activities & Responsibilities:

• Continuously monitor and analyze global geopolitical events, emerging security threats, and other assigned topical or regional portfolios (e.g., counterintelligence, insider risk) to assess their potential impact on our Company.
• Flexibly adapt to and manage rotating intelligence accounts, developing deep subject matter expertise across various threat vectors to support evolving operational needs.
• Draft and present high-fidelity intelligence products—including tactical flash alerts, deep-dive strategic assessments, and threat horizon forecasts—tailored for global security leadership and enterprise stakeholders.
• Leverage Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT), specialized threat platforms, and internal data sets to identify early indicators of physical security, operational, geopolitical, or reputational risk.
• Provide dedicated analytical support to the Resiliency Center’s 24/7 watch desk and incident management teams during emerging global crises or targeted threat escalations.
• Partner cross-functionally with legal, human resources, cybersecurity, and regional security teams to deliver tailored intelligence support that enables safe, uninterrupted business operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned or as required based on the evolving needs of our Company.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least 7 years of experience in intelligence analysis, geopolitical risk assessment, or threat monitoring within a corporate, government, military, or specialized consulting environment.
• Experience producing analytical reports and briefings for leadership.
• Experience conducting OSINT investigations and analysis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within a global enterprise environment.
• Specific experience in one or more intelligence disciplines (e.g., geopolitical risk, insider risk, counterintelligence, protective intelligence).
• Foreign language proficiency.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong foundational mastery of intelligence tradecraft, structured analytical techniques, and objective reporting standards.
• High adaptability and intellectual curiosity, with the ability to rapidly learn and pivot across distinct subject matter portfolios.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly collaborative team player with a strong focus on proactively enabling business continuity.

Physical & Operational Requirements:

• Able to travel globally as required.
• Flexibility to work nonstandard hours based on operational needs and emerging global events.

Required Skills:

Analytical Analysis, Analytical Analysis, Analytical Reports, Business Analysis, Business Insights, Counterintelligence, Counterintelligence Investigations, Crisis Management, Cross-Cultural Awareness, Customer Service Leadership, Cyber Investigations, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Data Analysis, Executive Protection, Incident Management, Insider Threat Mitigation, Intelligence Analysis, Intelligence Collection, Intelligence Operations, Open Source Intelligence, Physical Security, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Intelligence, Security Intelligence {+ 10 more}

Preferred Skills:

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The salary range for this role is

$129,000.00 - $203,100.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.

San Francisco Residents Only:

We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles Residents Only:

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

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Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Job Posting End Date:

10/13/2026

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