Threat Assessment Analyst

About the role

Gavin de Becker & Associates (GDBA) protects the world's most influential and at-risk public figures. This is an entry-level Analyst position in our Threat Assessment division. The position is based in San Antonio, TX and will be a mixture of in-person work and remote work. Suitable candidates should be able to commute to North San Antonio, TX at least three times per week. Base compensation for this role ranges from $55k-$62k annually (commensurate with experience).

Responsibilities

• Evaluate court records, public documents, open sources, database records and other investigative sources.
• Conduct OSINT, as needed, to acquire more information on relevant person(s) and/or events.
• Review, identify, and analyze trends and inconsistencies in reporting and research findings.
• Draw actionable and impactful conclusions to mitigate risk and acquire hard-to-find information.
• Clearly express methodology and recommendations to management and peers in writing and presentations.

Qualifications

• You’re a college graduate who is inquisitive and eager to learn. You're a self-starter.
• You are a strong writer who can persuade others and get your viewpoint across.
• You like solving puzzles. You can sort through a lot of information, decipher connections, and concisely share what you’ve learned.
• You're able to handle multiple deadlines and competing priorities.
• You carry yourself with confidence, are poised in meetings, and can think on your feet.
• You can exercise discretion and confidentiality.

Desired Qualifications

• You’ve worked in an office, and you're comfortable in a fast-paced work environment.
• You've been exposed to general legal principles and procedures; maybe you’re thinking about law school or have worked in a law firm or an investigative firm.
• You're familiar with Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) and computerized legal research.
• You have an interest in sociology, psychology, investigations, journalistic research, and/or risk assessment.
• You’re organized – you love to create systems to maintain order and increase efficacies.
• You’re good at working with other people – helping them on various projects and creating a positive team atmosphere.

Benefits

• Best in class 401k Retirement Plan: $15,000 employer contribution for First-Year Associates. $3,000 employer contribution each year thereafter. 10% no-limit matching for all Associates who choose to contribute to their retirement plan.