Risk Analyst
Remote · United States
Job Summary
Contract Risk Analysts at journeyman level sought to scope, research, and deliver written analytical products across Nexus of Risk domains (cyber, physical security, people, operational, financial, technology, safety, strategic, reputation, compliance/regulatory, supply chain, geopolitical). Responsibilities include conducting primary and open-source intelligence research, producing written analytical products (client advisories, sector briefings, alert notifications, subscription-quality content), applying structured analytic techniques, using Tacilent platform and related tooling, maintaining analytic rigor per Nexus taxonomy, contributing to RRAG assets (podcast, webinars, LinkedIn content), and weekly editorial planning. Requires ability to work with limited supervision and deliver high-quality research outputs for contract engagements.
Required Qualifications
- Three to seven years of professional experience in risk analysis, intelligence analysis, cybersecurity research, threat intelligence, geopolitical analysis, or a directly related research function.
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as intelligence studies, security studies, international relations, computer science, risk management, criminal justice, public policy, or comparable.
- Demonstrated portfolio of written analytical products. Candidates should be prepared to share two to three sanitized writing samples.
- Working command of at least one Nexus domain, with analytical literacy across adjacent domains.
- Proficiency with OSINT methods, source evaluation, and structured sourcing.
- Strong written English. Ability to write to a defined editorial voice and to revise efficiently against feedback.
- Capacity to operate independently on contract, manage deliverable timelines, and communicate proactively with the Team Leader, RRAG.
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