Protective Intelligence Research Analyst

Full-time - Mid Level

Springfield, IL

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About the position

The Protective Intelligence Research Analyst at American Express plays a crucial role in analyzing and assessing threats to the company's executives, colleagues, and assets globally. This position involves gathering, analyzing, and producing actionable intelligence to support informed decision-making across various levels of the organization. The analyst will work closely with key stakeholders to enhance operational readiness and provide critical insights into potential threats.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance priority intelligence requirements aligned with stakeholder needs.
• Leverage OSINT and proprietary information to create written intelligence products.
• Support protective intelligence investigations involving threats to leaders and facilities.
• Produce and present threat assessments and briefings that are cohesive and professional.
• Build and maintain partnerships with key teams/functions within the company.
• Interact rapidly at all levels of the organization to provide subject matter expertise on threats.
• Provide after-hours support as required.

Requirements

• 10 years' experience in a large mission-critical environment in executive protection, criminal justice, intelligence, security, or related disciplines.
• Previous experience with FBI BAU, US Secret Service, or similar organizations preferred.
• Direct Intelligence Community (IC) experience, IC cleared.
• In-depth understanding of threats affecting executives and corporate assets.
• Working knowledge in executive protection, federal law enforcement, and related areas.
• Experience with threat intelligence sharing communities in both IC and private sector.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced understanding of investigative techniques and threat-based intelligence analysis.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including analytic writing and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in data visualization and structured analytic techniques.
• Ability to assess the significance and reliability of information.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Relevant advanced degree preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive base salaries
• Bonus incentives
• 6% Company Match on retirement savings plan
• Free financial coaching and financial well-being support
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits
• Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements
• 20 weeks paid parental leave for all parents
• Free access to global on-site wellness centers
• Free and confidential counseling support through Healthy Minds program
• Career development and training opportunities