Senior Intelligence Analyst - Threat Management Unit

About the role

The newly established Threat Management Unit (TMU), part of the greater Navy Federal Credit Union (NFCU) Global Security team, is hiring a Senior Intelligence Analyst to help build and lead an intelligence-driven capability focused on proactively identifying, assessing, and mitigating threats across cyber, physical, and human domains. This position is critical in modernizing and innovating the TMU intelligence function by conducting complex OSINT-driven analysis, supporting insider threat investigations, identifying counterintelligence opportunities, and mitigating sophisticated threats targeting Navy Federal.

Working in a highly collaborative environment, this analyst partners across the organization to enhance threat detection, risk identification, and response capabilities, while fusing behavioral, technical, and investigative intelligence into a unified threat picture and delivering clear, actionable insights. The role provides direct analytical support to key Global Security teams, including Investigations, Insider Threat, Counterintelligence, Executive Protection, and Physical Security Operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct the Intelligence Analysis team, setting analytic priorities, standards, and workflows to support Navy Federal security and investigative missions.
• Lead complex investigations and advanced threat assessments.
• Identify and assess sophisticated threat patterns impacting personnel and operations.
• Mentor junior analysts and provide guidance on analytic methodologies.
• Develop and present executive-level intelligence briefings.
• Support protective intelligence and executive protection initiatives.
• Conduct all-source intelligence analysis focused on security risks.
• Collect, validate, and analyze open-source, social media, and proprietary data.
• Apply structured analytic techniques to support investigative assessments.
• Develop clear, actionable intelligence products and brief stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal partners for case resolution and preventive measures.
• Assist with basic open-source and proprietary research under supervision.
• Support data collection and validation for security investigations.
• Identify threat indicators and anomalies.
• Track investigative tasks, workflows, deadlines, and performance metrics using basic project management and reporting tools.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as an Analyst in Intelligence or Corporate Security.
• Bachelor’s degree or relevant coursework in security, intelligence, or related field, or the equivalent combination of education, training, or experience.
• Experience supporting corporate security, insider threat programs, fraud investigations, or enterprise risk management.
• Prior collaboration with cross-functional partners such as Legal, Compliance, Risk, and Employee Relations teams.
• Experience working within an Intelligence Community (IC), law enforcement, military intelligence, or corporate security organization.

Skills

• Demonstrated experience conducting intelligence analysis supporting investigations and operations using a variety of information sources and analytic methodologies.
• Proven ability to perform OSINT-driven investigative research with high accuracy, discretion, and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical writing and briefing skills, with the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable security assessments.
• Experience applying structured analytic techniques and critical thinking to intelligence or investigative problem sets.
• Familiarity with digital investigations, online attribution, social media exploitation, and research methodologies.
• Ability to work independently, manage sensitive information, and operate effectively in a corporate security environment.

Desired Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in All-Source Intelligence Analyst, Corporate Security Analyst, or Investigations Analyst roles.
• Master’s degree in intelligence, security studies, criminal justice, psychology, or related discipline.
• Active or prior security clearance.
• US Government intelligence analysis training and experience, including the use of classified systems and analytical programs.
• Professional certifications such as Certified Threat Manager (CTM), Certified Protection Professional (CPP), etc.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Location

820 Follin Lane, Vienna, VA 22180

About Us

Navy Federal provides more than a job—we offer a meaningful career experience with a culture that is energized, engaged, and committed. Our teams are rewarded with highly competitive pay and generous benefits. Navy Federal has been recognized as a:

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