Protective Intelligence Lead Analyst Security Clearance

Position: Protective Intelligence Lead Analyst with Security Clearance
Cyber Strike is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century's most innovative companies to the defense industry, Cyber Strike is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Cyber Strike's family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center.

As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Cyber Strike is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years. ABOUT THE TEAM The Protective Intelligence (PI) team at Cyber Strike leads the charge in safeguarding our executives, brand, facilities, and operations through proactive threat identification and mitigation.

We build and operate a mature PI program structured around seven key pillars:
Threat Intake & Triage for centralized concern handling;
Threat Monitoring & Collection for continuous open-source and social media surveillance;
Assessment & Analysis for structured threat evaluations;
Protective Intelligence Reporting for actionable insights;
Operational Intelligence Support for real-time mission assistance;
Case Management & Continuity for tracking persons/groups of concern; and Program Governance & Design for ethical oversight and metrics. Our mission is to anticipate and neutralize risks in the defense technology landscape, enabling Cyber Strike's innovative work while protecting our people and mission from evolving global threats. ABOUT THE JOB As the Protective Intelligence Lead Analyst at Cyber Strike, you will be responsible for core analytical and operational functions within our Protective Intelligence program.

You will drive threat monitoring, assessments, and reporting to support executive safety and geopolitical risk management, blending intelligence analysis with real-time support for high-stakes operations. This role is critical to maintaining our security posture in a dynamic defense environment, focusing on threats from state actors, ideological groups, and global instability. You will report to the Deputy Director or Strategic Security Services within our Corporate Security organization, based in Costa Mesa, CA.

WHAT YOU'LL DO Design and execute threat monitoring using OSINT and social listening tools to track global developments, including protests, political unrest, diplomatic tensions, and nation-state activities impacting Cyber Strike's personnel, operations, or leadership Conduct structured threat assessments and analyses, evaluating actors, intent, capability, behavioral indicators, and escalation pathways aligned with the program's pillars Develop and deliver actionable intelligence products, such as spot reports, risk profiles, and briefs, with clear implications and recommended protective measures for executives and stakeholders Provide operational intelligence support, including pre-mission briefs, real-time monitoring during executive movements or events, and assistance to EP, GSOC, investigations, and crisis response teams Manage case continuity for persons or groups of concern, performing cross-case pattern recognition, longitudinal analysis, and ensuring smooth handoffs with investigations, HR, Legal, and EP Contribute to program governance by developing SOPs, escalation paths, and metrics while staying aligned with ethical standards and industry best practices Collaborate with cross-functional teams like Legal, Cybersecurity, Government Affairs, and external partners to integrate geopolitical risk into enterprise strategy and continuity planning Lead scenario planning and threat forecasting sessions to enhance organizational resilience against defense-sector specific risks, such as AI arms race or foreign interference Oversee third-party vendors for intelligence tools or support, and contribute to team development through training and documentation on threat trends Maintain liaison relationships with federal, military, and international security partners to enhance threat intelligence sharing REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in Intelligence Studies, International Relations, Security Management, or related field 5+ years of experience in protective intelligence, threat assessment, or national security roles Demonstrated expertise in OSINT tools, social media monitoring, and geopolitical risk analysis Strong knowledge of threat assessment principles, including behavioral indicators and escalation pathways Experience producing analytical reports and briefs for executive audiences Proficiency in crisis management and real-time operational support Exceptional analytical writing, problem-solving, and communication skills Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance Flexibility in schedule management, prioritization of tasks, and adaptability to…