Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Global Safety & Security Analyst is responsible for the continuous monitoring, analysis, and communication of security threats and risks across HIAS’ global footprint. This role supports all aspects of the Global Safety & Security (GSS) department, ranging from information gathering and incident management to policy development, training, and crisis response planning, with a core focus on protecting staff and facilitating humanitarian operations.

Note, this position is based at our headquarters in Silver Spring, Maryland but candidates may be considered in the HIAS office in New York, New York.

The salary range for this position is $65,000-80,000.00.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Global Threat Intelligence & Risk Analysis

• Closely monitor and analyze national and international security issues, geopolitical trends, and potential threats (geopolitical, extremist, terrorist, criminal, and natural) that might impact HIAS’ regional operations.
• Collect, analyze, and summarize intelligence data and trends across Global, U.S., NGO/nonprofit and corporate environments to produce specialized reports.
• Conduct ongoing analysis and assessments of threats and risks, including initial remote security assessments for new projects and Security Risk Assessments (SRAs) for off-site locations and headquarters (NYC/Silver Spring) properties.
• Maintain a Monthly Security Briefing for senior staff and provide ad hoc analysis to country office and US Programs leadership as needed.

Incident & Online Threat Management

• Coordinate with internal working groups and external online threat vendors to identify and analyze incoming threats in both the online and physical realms.
• Maintain an incident reporting and tracking platform/database across the organization, collecting and analyzing data related to concerning outreach attempts (postage, mail, emails, phone, etc.).
• Monitor a threat tracking email account and filtration system to redirect and clear concerning/threatening emails to Customer Care from high-threat senders.
• Monitor daily security bulletins, open-source channels, and social media for potential threats to HIAS personnel, assets, clients, and reputation and provide immediate alerts to senior management and stakeholders.
• Provide real-time geolocation tracking support utilizing external safety, security, and risk management service provider platforms.

Policy, Procedures, and Operational Support

• Assist with the development, review, and continual refinement of HIAS’ health, safety, and security operational policies, protocols, and procedures for HIAS global operating environments.
• Support in the development and maintenance of country-specific security overview packets for visitors and country/city risk profiles.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of the Global Safety & Security department annual budget, ensuring appropriate security-related costs are included in organizational budgets and project proposals.
• Monitor and support compliance with GSS policies, protocols, and procedures.
• Maintain and update relevant pages on HIAS’ intranet site.

Training, Capacity Building, and Partnership

• As needed, support with location-relevant training needs and requirements for staff, driver, and Security Focal Points across HIAS’ global programs and offices.
• Develop and conduct new employee safety and security onboarding.
• Represent HIAS and collaborate with members of the NGO, private sector, and other relevant safety & security communities at meetings, conferences, forums, and associations to build relationships, share information, identify areas of cooperation.
• Manage interactions with third-party and external security providers, including due diligence, evaluation, and assessment of subcontractors.

Crisis and Incident Management

• Assist with coordination and support of HIAS’ Crisis Management Team.
• Provide support with and coordinate incident response and investigations of safety and security-related incidents globally.
• Planning: Work in concert with Country Directors and Security Focal Points to develop country and project-specific Security/Incident Management Plans

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., International Relations, Security Management, Intelligence Analysis, Risk Management, or Criminal Justice) or significant relevant work experience. A Master's degree in a related discipline is preferred.
• 5–7 years of progressive professional experience in a safety and security analysis or management role, with a significant portion dedicated to international development or humanitarian aid contexts, preferred.
• Previous professional experience within a non-governmental organization (NGO) or large international corporation.
• Experience developing and implementing comprehensive security management plans, including risk assessments, incident management, and contingency plans.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex security data and geopolitical trends into actionable intelligence and insights.
• Demonstrated global awareness of geopolitical issues and international security challenges.
• A strong understanding of humanitarian principles and the operational context of aid delivery is essential.
• Expertise in using information analysis, database search tools, and OSINT (Open-Source Intelligence). Demonstrated proficiency in incident management and data analysis tools.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions under pressure in challenging environments.
• Fluency in English (written and verbal) is mandatory; proficiency in a second language such as French or Spanish preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills for liaising effectively with local and federal law enforcement and external security partners.
• Exceptional organizational and communication.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.

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