Junior Intelligence and Investigative Analyst

About the role

Elevate your security career with Allied Universal® Enhanced Protection Services, a global leader in security and threat mitigation. We specialize in risk consulting, executive protection, intelligence, investigations, and emergency response, offering exciting career opportunities for professionals passionate about security and safety. Join our innovative team committed to excellence in the security industry and make a meaningful impact.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate case records, incident documentation, and supporting materials within the appropriate security or investigations systems, ensuring chain-of-custody and documentation standards are upheld.
• Produce clear, decision-ready intelligence products, including alerts, daily briefs, situational reports, case summaries, threat actor snapshots, and travel risk briefs for operational and leadership audiences.
• Conduct open-source and internal research to support investigative summaries, analytical judgments, and stakeholder briefings.
• Provide timely situational awareness and analytical support during incidents or emerging events that could affect company personnel, facilities, intellectual property, operations, or reputation.
• Work cross-functionally with GSOC personnel, corporate security, investigators, travel-risk stakeholders, and other internal partners to support awareness, escalation, and informed decision-making.
• Operate effectively in a 24/7 environment that may require schedule flexibility, responsiveness during time-sensitive events, and the ability to balance routine monitoring with urgent support needs.

Qualifications

• Formal Education, Licenses, and Certifications Required: Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, political science, intelligence studies, data analytics, international affairs, security studies, or a related field; or Equivalent combination of education and relevant analytical, investigative, military, law enforcement, GSOC, or corporate-security experience, subject to client approval.
• Type and Length of Specific Experience Required: One (1) to two (2) years of experience in an analytical, investigative, intelligence, military, law enforcement, GSOC, or related role. Relevant internships may be considered. Experience supporting research, monitoring, triage, reporting, or investigative functions in a professional environment is preferred.

Skills

• Strong research, analysis, and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to synthesize fragmented information into clear and usable judgments.
• Familiarity with open-source intelligence methods, social media monitoring, and threat-assessment techniques appropriate to a junior analyst role.
• Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to produce concise, highly readable reporting in a Bottom-Line-Up-Front (BLUF) format.
• Strong verbal communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to support stakeholders in both routine and high-pressure situations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and collaborative workplace tools such as Teams, Zoom, Smartsheet, or similar platforms.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.
• Strong professional ethics, discretion, and ability to handle sensitive or confidential information appropriately.
• Ability to work flexible hours, which may include shifts, nights, weekends, or schedule adjustments depending on GSOC coverage requirements.

Benefits

• $65,000 annually
• Allied Universal offers industry leading benefits:
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Free employee life insurance
• Industry leading training and development
• 401K
• Employee assistance programs
• Paid holidays and flexible PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Career advancement & relocation opportunities
• Great company culture and work/life balance