Strategic Intelligence Analyst (Americas)

Summary

AlertMedia is a risk intelligence and response company that helps organizations protect their people and businesses by identifying emerging threats and enabling timely communication during emergencies. The Strategic Intelligence Analyst will monitor and assess events and emerging risks across the Americas, including political developments, activism, security trends, and geopolitical issues. The role will produce intelligence alerts, assessments, recurring reports, and actionable insights for customers.

Responsibilities

• Utilize open-source intelligence and a variety of collection tools to identify, assess, and monitor planned events and emerging risks across the Americas region. Support efforts across other regions as needed
• Monitor and assess planned demonstrations, protests, labor strikes, and other activism-related activity and upcoming events to identify potential impacts to business operations, employee safety, travel, and business continuity
• Serve as the primary intelligence resource for an Americas-focused area of responsibility, maintaining awareness of elections, political developments, civil unrest, labor activity, security incidents, and emerging regional trends
• Research, analyze, and assess complex events and developments, transforming information from multiple sources into timely intelligence alerts, assessments, and other intelligence products that provide relevant context, potential impacts, and actionable insights
• Contribute to recurring intelligence reporting, including weekly intelligence briefs, situation reports, and other strategic intelligence deliverables
• Evaluate information from a variety of sources, validate reporting, and ensure intelligence products meet the highest standards of accuracy, relevance, and timeliness
• Collaborate with colleagues across the Global Intelligence Team to refine collection methodologies, enhance analytical processes, and continuously improve intelligence coverage and reporting

Skills

• You have previous experience as a Strategic Intelligence Analyst, Intelligence Analyst, Security Analyst, Geopolitical Risk Analyst, or in another role that required you to be mission-focused, analytical, highly organized, and able to work effectively within time constraints
• You are skilled at collecting, evaluating, and analyzing information from a variety of sources and transforming complex developments into clear, actionable intelligence
• You're inspired to make a difference and understand the importance and responsibility of supporting customers through critical events and evolving risk landscapes
• You have sound judgment, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to make thoughtful decisions when information is incomplete, conflicting, or rapidly evolving
• You are an independent problem solver who communicates clearly, writes effectively, and collaborates well with others
• You thrive in a fast-paced environment, welcome feedback, and are motivated by opportunities to strengthen intelligence capabilities and customer outcomes
• You are comfortable owning a regional portfolio with limited day-to-day direction, proactively identifying collection priorities, escalating significant developments, and making sound analytic judgments in ambiguous or fast-moving situations
• 3-5 years of professional experience in intelligence analysis, strategic intelligence, geopolitical risk, security operations, international relations, risk analysis, or a related field requiring strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong analytical judgment and decision-making skills with the ability to evaluate evolving situations, identify relevant information, establish priorities, and communicate accurate intelligence under time constraints
• Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to transform complex information into clear, concise, and actionable intelligence products for diverse audiences
• Strong research and synthesis skills, including the ability to quickly evaluate multiple sources, develop subject-matter familiarity, and produce organized, objective analysis
• Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, including the ability to validate information and assess source credibility
• Familiarity with open-source intelligence (OSINT) methodologies, social media monitoring, and intelligence collection tools
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and maintain situational awareness across a broad geographic portfolio with minimal supervision
• A willing partner in giving and receiving feedback on product, process, and performance
• As a key player on a 24/7 team, this role requires commitment to your agreed-upon shift with flexibility of hours as needed to support the business. This may include evenings, overnight, weekends, and holidays from time to time
• This is a remote, U.S.-based position. Please note that we currently do not hire candidates residing in the following states: Alaska, California, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia, and Wyoming
• Candidates must have existing authorization to work in the U.S. without the need for sponsorship now or in the future
• Professional Spanish reading proficiency is preferred; Portuguese proficiency is a plus
• Experience monitoring or analyzing risk in the Americas is preferred

Qualifications

Must Haves

• You have previous experience as a Strategic Intelligence Analyst, Intelligence Analyst, Security Analyst, Geopolitical Risk Analyst, or in another role that required you to be mission-focused, analytical, highly organized, and able to work effectively within time constraints
• You are skilled at collecting, evaluating, and analyzing information from a variety of sources and transforming complex developments into clear, actionable intelligence
• You're inspired to make a difference and understand the importance and responsibility of supporting customers through critical events and evolving risk landscapes
• You have sound judgment, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to make thoughtful decisions when information is incomplete, conflicting, or rapidly evolving
• You are an independent problem solver who communicates clearly, writes effectively, and collaborates well with others
• You thrive in a fast-paced environment, welcome feedback, and are motivated by opportunities to strengthen intelligence capabilities and customer outcomes
• You are comfortable owning a regional portfolio with limited day-to-day direction, proactively identifying collection priorities, escalating significant developments, and making sound analytic judgments in ambiguous or fast-moving situations
• 3-5 years of professional experience in intelligence analysis, strategic intelligence, geopolitical risk, security operations, international relations, risk analysis, or a related field requiring strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong analytical judgment and decision-making skills with the ability to evaluate evolving situations, identify relevant information, establish priorities, and communicate accurate intelligence under time constraints
• Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to transform complex information into clear, concise, and actionable intelligence products for diverse audiences
• Strong research and synthesis skills, including the ability to quickly evaluate multiple sources, develop subject-matter familiarity, and produce organized, objective analysis
• Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, including the ability to validate information and assess source credibility
• Familiarity with open-source intelligence (OSINT) methodologies, social media monitoring, and intelligence collection tools
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and maintain situational awareness across a broad geographic portfolio with minimal supervision
• A willing partner in giving and receiving feedback on product, process, and performance
• As a key player on a 24/7 team, this role requires commitment to your agreed-upon shift with flexibility of hours as needed to support the business. This may include evenings, overnight, weekends, and holidays from time to time
• This is a remote, U.S.-based position. Please note that we currently do not hire candidates residing in the following states: Alaska, California, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia, and Wyoming
• Candidates must have existing authorization to work in the U.S. without the need for sponsorship now or in the future

Nice to Haves

• Professional Spanish reading proficiency is preferred; Portuguese proficiency is a plus
• Experience monitoring or analyzing risk in the Americas is preferred

Benefits

• Company-wide bonus program
• Generous and flexible time off and parental leave policies
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance are 100% paid for employees
• 401K with generous company match
• Amazing rewards and incentives
• Commitment to community service with opportunities to give back
• Access to new downtown office with 360 views of Austin, high-tech building gym and nearby running trails
• Ongoing career development opportunities through our Learning & Development team
• Meaningful work while growing your career in a fast-moving, global company with an award-winning culture