Manager, Global Intelligence and Threat Analyst

Overview /Objective:

The Global Intelligence and Threat Analyst anticipates and assesses threats that could harm, or make vulnerable, the NFL, its employees, guests, or assets and establishes and oversees various special security programs designed to do the same. The analyst reviews information from open/public sources, official sources, and professional contacts, and conducts timely, accurate, relevant, and creative assessments of national and international security issues. He or she produces a range of written and verbal analyses for employees and management of the League, supporting or driving the League’s security and crisis management operations. The analyst manager is also responsible for such ongoing traveler’s alert programs and emergency notification systems.

Responsibilities:

• The Analyst will provide expertise across all aspects of the NFL’s effort to monitor threats from terrorism and criminal matters, collect intelligence, perform impact analysis and report to key decision makers and stakeholders.
• The successful candidate will play a role in identifying and developing security programs to protect the most valuable assets of the NFL, to include critical business activities, physical infrastructure, human resources, intellectual property, and business relationships.
• Support the Global Security Operations Center in ensuring international travel risks are appropriately managed and that a robust program of monitoring, analysis, and response is maintained; assist in the development and implementation of global and regional traveler security standards, procedures, and protocols.
• The candidate will develop and execute new initiatives to simplify, standardize and optimize threat monitoring operations methods and tools to reduce analysis and reporting times and increase security, availability, service agility, and global synergy across all NFL equities.
• More specifically, the primary responsibilities include the following:
  • Establish best-practice methodologies for incident/change/problem management.
  • Support the development of innovative threat reporting operations processes and tools from concept to delivery with a focus on the latest innovations, virtualization, and big data.
  • Manage oversight of complex security operations processes based on a combination of vendors, custom solutions, and internal resources.
  • Perform risk assessments upon request to support international travel, providing guidance to individuals and business leaders to help them navigate risk controls and defined processes.
  • Support the answering of routine and emergency calls, monitoring alarms and video equipment including fire alarms, camera systems, door alarms, and duress alarms, and providing general assistance to employees, vendors, and guests.
  • Work closely with other NFL departments, to include Information Technology, Football Operations, Legal, Finance, International, Management Council, NFL Films, NFL Network, Corporate Development, Consumer Research, etc. to proactively ensure security operations capabilities are capable of handling emerging and future business requirements.
  • Will assist in security incidents (medical, safety, natural disasters, etc.) and dispatch security officers, ERT, facilities, police, fire, and EMS personnel as required via telephone and/or radio.
  • Participate in disaster recovery/business continuity activities, as needed.

• Other responsibilities may include the following:
  • Advance security programs in support of teams and NFL-wide through government liaison with the federal intelligence and law enforcement community, including FBI, Homeland Security, Secret Service, State Department Diplomatic Service, and joint terrorism task forces.
  • Identify, research, and analyze the most prominent threats to the NFL’s business.
  • Lead special project teams, as required.
  • Conduct/assist in sensitive investigations as needed.
  • Liaison with other sports leagues and sports industry associations.
  • Assist clubs with security issues involving offices, club facilities, operational locations, owners' meetings, Draft, Super Bowl, and International Series Games.
  • Drive effective collaboration and engagement; prepare and present reports to leadership on traveler security and safety matters as required.
• Perform related duties as required.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Experience in developing and executing security programs (from policy to operations).
• The ideal candidate should possess strong interpersonal skills and solid background in intelligence collection, threat analysis, security communications tools and technologies.
• Proven track record of supporting and actively engaged in security operations processes, tools and technologies through an evidence-based operational improvement and decision-making approach to best meet security objectives and priorities.
• Experience supporting traveler security programs across multiple sites/campuses with a track record of success and increasing responsibilities.
• Knowledge and understanding of analysis on international security issues, including though not exclusively related to terrorism.
• Must have technical knowledge and demonstrate the core fundamentals of latest innovations in threat monitoring and reporting technologies.
• Excellent communicator and able to drive consensus across diverse/global security stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 4+ years of related experience in law enforcement, military or private/public sector security operations center intelligence and operations.

Other Key Attributes / Characteristics:

• Proven track record as a strong communicator – written and oral presentations, capable of rapidly creating detailed written reports.
• Advanced knowledge and experience with various social media platforms, OSINT, and related software
• Expertise in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Strong analytical skills

Physical Demands:

Role may require long periods of standing, climbing stairs and walking in connection with NFL game and stadium operations.

Travel:

• Travel will be minimal, however, there will be times where the analyst will travel to NFL stadium, facilities, league managed events, advanced security programs and initiatives.

Terms /Expected Hours of Work:

• NFL employees are required to work 40 hours per week.
• Flexible schedule requiring working some evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• FLSA Exempt

Salary / Pay Range

This job posting contains a pay range, which represents the range of salaries or hourly rates that the NFL believes, in good faith, at the time of this posting that it might be willing to pay for the posted job in the location(s) specified. The NFL expects to hire for this position near the middle of the range. Only in truly rare and exceptional circumstances, where an external candidate has experience, credentials or expertise that far exceed those required or expected for the position, would the NFL consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The NFL maintains a Flexible Workplace Policy that provides members of our workforce with opportunities to periodically work from a location of their choice while maintaining a priority on in-person work at an NFL office, which enables us to more effectively collaborate, connect, and build a workplace culture that will drive our continued success. 

The NFL is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment that reflects our incredibly diverse fan base. We provide an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants without regard to status as protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

 

WHO WE ARE:

NFL Core Values:

• Respect: Everyone matters. We celebrate diverse opinions, honor hard work, and value every contribution.
• Integrity: We do what's right, even when it's tough. We hold ourselves accountable and always follow through.
• Team Responsibility: We support each other and our communities. No one is bigger than the game, and every action impacts others.
• Resiliency: We set high standards, overcome adversity, and adapt to challenges, always striving for excellence.

NFL Leadership Attributes:

• Build Talent: We develop and nurture potential, empowering individuals to grow and succeed.
• Execute: We take action with precision, delivering results that drive our goals forward.
• Inspire: We motivate others through vision, energy, and a commitment to excellence.
• Live Our Values: We embody our core principles in every decision and action.
• Know the Business: We stay informed, understand our industry, and make decisions that strengthen our position.
• Think Big: We challenge the status quo, envision bold possibilities, and strive for transformative impact

WHO YOU ARE:

Talent Attributes:   What we expect for our employees:

• Embody an enthusiastic, proactive can-do attitude 
• Embrace grit, free from ego or entitlement
• Excel as a relationship builder, with the ability to influence
• Eager learner, driven by passion rather than just ambition
• Encompasses an incredible work ethic with an agile mindset