Protective Intelligence Analyst

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In the posting’s own words

This role sits at the intersection of intelligence analysis, behavioral threat assessment, and executive protection. You'll produce actionable intelligence that informs security decisions across the organization and operate across the full intelligence cycle, from collection and processing to analysis, production, and dissemination, in a high-tempo environment where the threat landscape is rapidly evolving. This is an ideal role for someone who thrives on the analytical challenge of connecting disparate data points into a coherent threat picture and translating that picture into clear, actionable guidance for decision-makers.

What it asks for · 9

• Have 5+ years of professional experience in protective intelligence, corporate investigations, threat assessment, or a related discipline
• Hold a bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field
• Have expertise in Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) tradecraft, including proficiency with specialized intelligence tools and social media analysis platforms
• Understand how targeted violence develops behaviorally and can recognize and weigh warning behaviors, escalation dynamics, and protective factors when assessing whether a subject is on a pathway toward harm
• Have hands-on experience applying established threat assessment methodologies (e.g., TRAP-18, WAVR-21) to analyze and evaluate individuals of concern
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively tailor complex content for various stakeholders, from technical teams to senior leadership
• Can manage multiple tasks simultaneously under tight deadlines with minimal oversight
• Have a strong drive for continuous process improvement and thrive in highly collaborative environments
• Are comfortable with a flexible schedule, including 24/7 on-call rotation and after-hours response, when needed

Also a plus

• Background in high-growth technology companies or startup
• Specialized knowledge of risks unique to the AI sector
• Professional certifications such as BTAM, CPP, PCI, or relevant intelligence community credentials
• Familiarity with privacy law and legal considerations governing intelligence collection in the private sector

What the job covers

• Conduct all-source intelligence collection and analysis to identify, assess and prioritize physical security threats to Anthropic and its personnel
• Produce clear, well-sourced analytical products, from quick-turn updates to in-depth analytical reports for executive delivery
• Investigate and triage concerning communications, online threats, and persons of concern using established threat assessment methodologies
• Apply behavioral threat assessment principles to persons-of-concern cases, analyzing patterns of concerning behavior, indicators of escalation toward violence, and mitigating factors to guide case disposition and ongoing threat management
• Provide intelligence support for executive protection, travel security, and major events, including pre-travel and event briefs, assessments, and real-time threat monitoring
• Monitor open-source intelligence channels, social media, deep and dark web forums, and web-based intelligence platforms for emerging threats and risks
• Track geopolitical developments and sector-specific threat trends relevant to Anthropic’s global operations and the AI industry
• Build relationships with external intelligence partners, law enforcement agencies, and industry peers working on related issues and to facilitate information sharing

Degree language

• Hold a bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field

Tools and skills named

Words the posting leans on

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• security6×
• analysis5×
• threat assessment5×
• analytical4×
• operations4×
• event3×
• executive protection3×
• intelligence collection3×
• relevant3×
• actionable2×
• assessing2×
• assessment methodologies2×
• behavior2×
• behavioral threat2×
• case2×

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