CSI Northern California Intelligence Analyst

CSI Northern California Intelligence Analyst

POSITION: CSI Northern California Intelligence Analyst

EXEMPT / NON-UNION

DEPARTMENT: Community Security Initiative

SALARY: $80,000 - $85,000

TIME LIMITED 12/31/2026 (extension contingent upon 3-year grant funding)

Reporting to the CSI Operations Manager and working out of the CSI Analysis Center at JFEDLA, the CSI Northern California Intelligence Analyst will monitor, collect, analyze, and disseminate information and intelligence with a concentration on the Jewish community in Northern California. The CSI Northern California Intelligence Analyst is responsible for the production of intelligence products, as well as the regular monitoring of online open sources for potential security and operational threats affecting this region.

This position will be housed at JFEDLA and also coordinate with the Jewish Federation Bay Area Community Security Program.

• Monitor, collect, analyze, and disseminate regional information and intelligence to CSI Analysis Center and Jewish Federation Bay Area Community Security Program.
• Conduct regular monitoring through online open sources and social media for known and potential threats to the Jewish community in Northern California.
• Effectively analyze threats and produce briefings and actionable intelligence products in a timely manner.
• Conduct in-depth research on wide range of issues pertaining to regional security. This includes terrorism, hate groups, crime trends, disruptive protests, weather conditions, natural disasters, reputational concerns, and socio-economic dynamics affecting the Jewish community in Northern California.
• Assist in identifying potential intelligence through extensive data collection of internal and open‑source materials.
• Monitor critical event management platform for situational awareness alerts affecting Jewish institutions in Northern California region and respond appropriately.
• Liaise with local, state, and federal law enforcement partners in Northern California region.
• Utilize analytics to recognize trends, patterns, and potential emerging threats to the Jewish community in Northen California.
• Stand duty as off‑hour CSI Duty Officer as assigned, taking incident reports and monitoring for threats and situational awareness alerts.
• Keep meticulous records of incidents and any associated data through corresponding case management platforms.
• Liaise with local, national, and international Jewish communal security groups.

• Be available to supervisor for additional assignments, as required, including assisting with the Campaign.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Regional Studies, Strategic Studies, Intelligence Studies, International Relations, Political Science, Homeland Security, or equivalent military/law enforcement/professional intelligence training.
• Minimum 2+ years’ academic or professional experience in research, analysis, and development of intelligence products/reports.
• Regional and geographic understanding of the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento Valley, North Coast, Central California, Great Basin, Shasta Cascade, and Sierra Nevada. Experience living in those regions, specifically the Bay Area and Sacramento, a plus.
• Experience utilizing OSINT collection in gaming, messaging, and live‑streaming platforms a plus.
• Strong familiarity and skills with all major and obscure social media platforms.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience collecting and analyzing data to produce notifications, assessments, and reports.
• Excellent time‑management, communication, technical writing, presentation, facilitation, and organizational skills.
• Must be flexible and possess the ability to function and satisfy deadlines in time‑sensitive situations.
• A dependable team player with business maturity, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, CEM platforms, case management, and analytical/data mining and scraping tools.
• Experience with investigative and risk management tools desired.
• A hybrid work model will be implemented for certain positions. This position must report to JFEDLA worksite on non‑remote workdays, as determined by the Federation.