Intelligence Analyst

Job DescriptionAs a core member of the Intelligence Operations Center (IOC) within the broader Resiliency Center, the Intelligence Analyst applies analytical tradecraft to identify, assess, and forecast security risks that could impact our Company’s people, assets, and operations. While intelligence analysis is the foundational function of this role, the successful candidate will be assigned to diverse, rotating portfolios based on dynamic business needs. These portfolios encompass analyzing complex geopolitical developments (such as political instability and regional conflicts), protective intelligence, insider risk, and a wide-range of issues impacting the safety of our employees, facilities, and other assets. By transforming raw data from various threat streams into clear, actionable insights, this agile analyst empowers business leaders to make informed decisions and ensure our Company operates safely across the globe.Primary Activities & Responsibilities:Continuously monitor and analyze global geopolitical events, emerging security threats, and other assigned topical or regional portfolios (e.g., counterintelligence, insider risk) to assess their potential impact on our Company.Flexibly adapt to and manage rotating intelligence accounts, developing deep subject matter expertise across various threat vectors to support evolving operational needs.Draft and present intelligence products—including tactical flash alerts, deep-dive strategic assessments, and threat horizon forecasts—tailored for security leadership and enterprise stakeholders.Leverage Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT), specialized threat platforms, and internal data sets to identify early indicators of physical security, operational, geopolitical, or reputational risk.Provide dedicated analytical support to the Resiliency Center’s 24/7 watch desk and incident management teams during emerging global crises or targeted threat escalations.Partner cross-functionally with legal, human resources, cybersecurity, and regional security teams to deliver tailored intelligence support that enables safe, uninterrupted business operations.Perform other duties as assigned or as required based on the evolving needs of our Company.Qualifications:Required Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree required.At least 2 years of experience in intelligence analysis, geopolitical risk assessment, or threat monitoring within a corporate, government, military, or specialized consulting environment.Experience producing analytical reports and briefings for stakeholders.Experience conducting OSINT investigations and analysis.Preferred Qualifications:Experience working within a global enterprise environment.Specific experience in one or more intelligence disciplines (e.g., geopolitical risk, insider risk, counterintelligence, protective intelligence).Foreign language proficiency.Skills & Competencies:Foundational mastery of intelligence tradecraft, structured analytical techniques, and objective reporting standards.Adaptability and intellectual curiosity, with the ability to rapidly learn and pivot across distinct subject matter portfolios.Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.Collaborative team player with a strong focus on proactively enabling business continuity.Physical & Operational Requirements:Able to travel globally as required.Flexibility to work nonstandard hours based on operational needs and emerging global events.Required Skills: Analytical Analysis, Analytical Analysis, Analytical Reports, Analytical Thinking, Business Analysis, Business Insights, Business Intelligence Software, Confidentiality, Counterintelligence, Counterintelligence Investigations, Crisis Management, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Database Management, Executive Protection, Forensic Investigations, Insider Threat Mitigation, Intelligence Analysis, Intelligence Collection, Open Source Intelligence, Operational Intelligence, Physical Security, Project Risk Assessments, Real Estate Management, Risk Intelligence {+ 10 more}Preferred Skills: Current Employees apply HERECurrent Contingent Workers apply HEREUS and Puerto Rico Residents Only:Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:EEOC Know Your RightsEEOC GINA Supplement​We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State ActsThe salary range for this role is$96,200.00 - $151,400.00This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at .You can apply for this role through (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.San Francisco Residents Only:We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance OrdinanceLos Angeles Residents Only:We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring OrdinanceSearch Firm Representatives Please Read CarefullyMerck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.Employee Status: RegularRelocation:No relocationVISA Sponsorship:NoTravel Requirements:No Travel RequiredFlexible Work Arrangements:HybridShift:Not IndicatedValid Driving License:NoHazardous Material(s):N/AJob Posting End Date:10/9/2026*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFOREthe listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date. SummaryLocation: USA - Pennsylvania - West Point; USA - New Jersey - RahwayType: Full time