Junior Intelligence Analyst - Dedicated
Global Guardian
McLean, VA · Posted September 17, 2026
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About the job
Company Overview
Global Guardian protects and delivers employees and families from political, environmental, and bad actor threats worldwide. We are a leading provider of emergency medical and security solutions for corporations and individuals. Our 24/7 Operations Centers in Charlotte, NC, and McLean, VA, identify, monitor, and respond to threats and emergencies with on-the-ground teams in over 100 countries. Our world-class professionals have extensive intelligence community experience, military special operations, and federal law enforcement. Founded over ten years ago by a Delta Force Sergeant Major and an Army Special Forces Colonel, we are a values-based organization focusing on a camaraderie, service, and excellence culture. We have managed crises in the worst environments in the world, and we know how to act fast to provide unmatched service for our clients. Global Guardian is an investor-backed, high-growth company that offers employees growth opportunities within the organization.
Position Overview
We are seeking a Junior Intelligence Analyst to serve in a 24/7/365 dedicated role with a specific client in the cryptocurrency space. In this role, the intelligence analyst will provide incident monitoring, real-time social-media threat monitoring and analysis, and crisis communication support to ensure the safety and security of our client’s personnel, assets, and operations. The intelligence analyst will be embedded within the client organization, working closely with their corporate security team to deliver actionable intelligence and facilitate rapid response to emerging threats. This is an in-person role based at Global Guardian headquarters in McLean, VA.
Duties and Responsibilities
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Incident and Emergency Response : Provide centralized monitoring of critical events (natural disasters, civil unrest, cyber threats), ensuring rapid outreach to impacted personnel and stakeholders.
Internal Incident Crisis Communication Dissemination : Utilize mass communication systems to deliver urgent messages to the Crisis Management Team and operational leaders, adhering to established protocols.
Proactive Intelligence and Threat Analysis : Conduct predictive and real-time analytical assessments to identify and manage security, safety, and product-related risks; issue real-time threat alerts to support informed decision-making and incident reduction.
Mission and Personnel Tracking : Monitor and track mission-critical operations and employee locations in real time, ensuring team safety and swift adaptation to evolving threats or logistical changes.
Awareness and Information Sharing : Continuously monitor public/private sector news feeds, intelligence subscriptions, and alerts; share relevant information with the security team to enhance situational awareness.
Secondary Duties and Responsibilities:
Security Intelligence Analysis : Monitor and assess global security trends to enable proactive threat response and risk mitigation.
Travel Risk Management : Evaluate flight patterns, hotel locations, high-risk destinations, and transportation options to provide travelers with safer choices and risk-reduction strategies.
Analytics Optimization : Continuously enhance system analytics to improve response times and boost operational efficiency through data-driven insights.
Training & Preparedness Drills : Prepare and support crisis response and evacuation drills by the client.
Tertiary Duties and Responsibilities:
Crisis & Evacuation Planning Consultation : Advise on crisis response and evacuation plans, ensuring readiness for activation during large-scale incidents.
Advanced Technology Integration & Systems Upgrades : Monitor industry developments and recommend upgrades to surveillance, communication, and incident response systems.
Strategic Crisis Communication Planning : Design and evaluate crisis communication protocols for clear and timely messaging during incidents.
Vendor & Partner Relationship Management : Foster relationships with third-party security providers, law enforcement, and emergency services to enable coordinated crisis response.
Long-Term Training & Scenario Development : Develop and conduct scenario-based drills (e.g., active shooter, lockdowns, evacuations) and regular training sessions for GSOC operators and stakeholders.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree.
1+ years of experience in intelligence analysis, security operations, or emergency management.
Demonstrated experience in incident response, crisis communication, and threat analysis.
Proficiency with intelligence platforms, mass communication systems, and real-time tracking tools such as LifeRaft Navigator, AlertMedia, Ontic, Dataminr, Factal, Riskline, or others.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
Ability to work independently in high-pressure, fast-paced environments.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and external partners (security providers, law enforcement, emergency services).
Position Type and Schedule
This is a full-time in-person position located in McLean, VA.
This is a shift position with rotating schedules of eight, ten, or 12-hour shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Salary: $85,000 - $90,000 annually.
Work Environment and Physical Demands Reasonable accommodation requires the physical and mental capacity to perform all essential functions effectively. In addition to other demands, the demands of the job include: Exposure to stressful situations, such as challenging individuals or high-alert security issues.
Exposure to sensitive and confidential information.
Regular computer usage.
Frequent sitting and standing.
Global Guardian Values We are hyper-responsive
We find a way to "yes"
We do what we say
We work as a team
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Global Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. The company's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran, disabled status, or genetic information. If you need reasonable accommodation regarding the application process, do not hesitate to contact HRrecruiting@globalguardian.com.