Analyst, Threat Assessment

1 week ago


Washington DC, United States The Washington Post Full time
Job Description

The Analyst, Threat Assessment & Investigation is responsible for supporting various security operations, including managing digital databases, performing threat assessments, conducting investigations, and operating an online privacy platform. The role involves ensuring the proper tracking, actioning, and logging of security data, as well as providing support during non-business hours.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Digital Database Duties:
Ensure all relevant information is properly uploaded and tracked in the digital database.Leverage the database to perform required security screenings.Review and monitor various security operations documents and reports.Assist in ensuring the proper functioning of various database features and functions.Conduct routine audits of the database.Perform various assigned tasks and projects related to the database.

2. Threat Assessment Management (TAM) Duties:
Assist in reviewing and actioning TAM-related communications and tasks.Address and provide employees with TAM-related questions/concerns with established best practices and services.Ensure proper dissemination of TAM information to appropriate channels.Assist in determining when to initiate various TAM services.Ensure TAM data and communications are properly reviewed and filed.Conduct routine audits of TAM-related data.Perform various assigned TAM tasks and projects.

3. Investigations Duties:
Monitor and analyze Intelligence/OSINT feeds as necessary.Ensure Investigations data is properly tracked, actioned, and logged.Assist in determining when to initiate various Investigations services.Perform various assigned Investigations tasks and projects.

4. Online Privacy Platform Duties:
Operate the online privacy platform.Ensure all functions of the online privacy platform are operational.Conduct routine audits of the online privacy platform.Perform various assigned online privacy platform tasks and projects.

5. Miscellaneous Duties:
Provide coverage of the aforementioned duties during non-business hours.Review, monitor, and operate additional security operations applications and workflows as needed.

Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management, Information Technology, or related field.Proven experience in security operations, threat assessment, investigations, or similar roles.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Proficient in using digital databases and online privacy platforms.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to work independently and as part of a team.Availability to provide coverage during non-business hours as required.

Skills:
Familiarity with Intelligence/OSINT feeds and their analysis.Knowledge of threat assessment and investigation best practices.Experience in conducting routine audits and ensuring data accuracy.Technical proficiency in security operations applications.

Working Conditions:
Office environment with occasional need to respond to incidents outside of normal business hours.

Motivational Fit:
You are organized and can multitask many special projects at once.You can problem solve and manage many nuanced cases at once.You are good at creating metrics based on data and current trends.You can produce audits on various data points to provide further context to ongoing projects. You have an aptitude for simplifying and communicating complex ideas.You are on time and a great communicator.You have a passion for Investigations and Threat Management case work.

Wherever you are in your life or career, The Washington Post offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits for every step of your journey:
Competitive medical, dental and vision coverageCompany-paid pension and 401(k) matchThree weeks of vacation and up to three weeks of paid sick leaveNine paid holidays and two personal days20 weeks paid parental leave for any new parentRobust mental health resourcesBackup care and caregiver concierge servicesGender affirming servicesPet insuranceFree Post digital subscriptionLeadership and career development programs

Benefits may vary based on the job, full-time or part-time schedule, location, and collectively bargained status.

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