Intelligence Senior Analyst

Program description

The CSIS Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) program provides advanced and customized analysis for complex or sensitive investigations, cyber matters, and high-risk security and fraud events, as well as cyber-enabled fraud monitoring and analysis by delivering timely and actionable intelligence to Citi stakeholders through collection and analysis using both open and internal data sources. Based in Tampa, Florida, this position reports to the CSIS OSINT program manager and is embedded with Citi’s Fraud Fusion Center (FFC).

The FFC utilizes and depends on a strong “Team of Teams” approach, partnering with key teams of subject matter experts to combine intelligence, analysis, mitigation, and investigation into a holistic approach to fraud management of cyber-enabled financial crimes and threats.

The Open Source Intelligence Senior Analyst position requires a high level of expertise in open source collection and analysis, as well as project management. The Senior Intelligence Analyst is a seasoned professional who applies in-depth disciplinary knowledge, contributing to the development of new techniques and the improvement of processes and workflows for the area or function.

• Lead open source intelligence analysis for the Fraud Fusion Center, using approved tradecraft and advanced intelligence resources.
• Apply advanced techniques to monitor threats and collect data from multiple open sources, including social media, the deep and the dark web.
• Foster the development of the cyber-enabled fraud monitoring program and manage intelligence collection capabilities for the FFC OSINT team.
• Apply advanced qualitative and quantitative analytical methodologies to turn information and data into actionable intelligence, including but not limited to link analysis and digital footprint analysis.
• Anticipate, identify and develop innovative solutions to intelligence gaps. Partner with internal and external stakeholders on open source methodologies and tools where appropriate to close identified gaps.
• Deliver analysis and findings in the form of high quality, succinct, and straightforward written products and oral briefings.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously with a proactive, self-motivated approach, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results while collaborating effectively with global teams.

• Minimum bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) required. Master’s or other post graduate degrees welcomed.
• Thorough understanding of attack vectors and fraud TTPs; advanced knowledge of financial payment networks and processes.
• Demonstrable ability to collect, evaluate, interpret, and analyze data, with a strong knowledge of analytical techniques. Strong analytical skills to filter, prioritize and validate potentially complex and dynamic material from multiple sources.
• Excellent communication (oral and written) skills with attention to detail.
• Established project management skills – ability to coordinate and prioritize several projects simultaneously while working with a globally dispersed team of contributors and stakeholders. Taking ownership of projects and making suggestions for improvement. Proactively identifying, communicating, and resolving project issues and risks that interfere with project execution.
• Self-motivation, ability, and maturity to make decisions in the absence of detailed instructions and to operate in a fast paced and dynamic setting.
• Ability to act as a mentor to less-tenured staff and use effective communication skills to influence others.
• Experience in utilizing analytical and visualization software applications – specifically link analysis tools (e.g., Palantir, Semantica Pro, Maltego, i2 Analyst’s Notebook, ESRI) – a plus.
• Expertise in Microsoft Office products, and demonstrable creativity in the use of these to solve analytical problems.
• Fluent English language skills (written and oral) required. Additional languages preferred.
• Certifications from ACFE, EC-Council, SANS Institute, Intel Techniques, or graduate certification(s) in relevant technical or specialty areas a plus.

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience…