Protective Intelligence Team Lead

Fortified Risk Group is seeking a Protective Intelligence Team Lead to oversee day-to-day intelligence operations for assigned client accounts. This individual will supervise Intelligence Analysts, review and approve analytical products, and ensure intelligence services are accurate, timely, actionable, and aligned with client needs.

The Team Lead will also support division leadership with administrative responsibilities, process and procedure development, and ongoing improvements to intelligence operations. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and experience navigating complex situations while working effectively under pressure.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily intelligence operations: Oversee intelligence functions for assigned accounts, prioritize requirements, assign analyst workloads, and ensure deadlines and client expectations are met.
• Lead and develop analysts: Provide day-to-day supervision, coaching, feedback, and training to support analyst performance and professional growth.
• Review and approve analytical products: Evaluate intelligence reports, threat assessments, executive summaries, and other deliverables for accuracy, clarity, analytical rigor, and operational relevance before distribution.
• Identify and assess threats: Conduct and oversee research using open-source intelligence, social media, specialized databases, and other relevant sources to identify threats affecting clients, personnel, facilities, events, and travel.
• Support protective operations: Coordinate intelligence support for executive protection assignments, events, travel, and elevated-risk activities, including real-time situational awareness and threat updates.
• Communicate with clients and internal teams: Deliver intelligence briefings, maintain strong client relationships, and coordinate with Executive Protection, Operations, and other stakeholders.
• Support division administration: Assist the Director of Intelligence with documentation, reporting, analyst onboarding, special projects, and other administrative duties.
• Develop processes and procedures: Help create, implement, and refine standard operating procedures, reporting templates, analytical standards, and intelligence workflows.
• Monitor program performance: Track analyst workloads, report quality, production timelines, threat trends, and other operational metrics.
• Respond to emerging issues: Escalate significant threats and operational concerns promptly and provide recommendations to support informed decisions.
• Protect sensitive information: Maintain confidentiality and follow company standards for ethics, information handling, and operational security.
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Intelligence, Intelligence Studies, Homeland Security, or a related field.
• Minimum of two years of experience in intelligence, intelligence analysis, threat assessment, investigations, or a similar field.
• Experience conducting research, evaluating information, and producing clear, accurate analytical reports.
• Experience navigating complex situations, managing competing priorities, and exercising sound judgment.
• Ability to work well under pressure and respond effectively to time-sensitive issues.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain findings to clients, leadership, and operational personnel.
• Ability to guide team members, review analytical work, and provide constructive feedback.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency with relevant research, reporting, and communication tools.
• Ability to maintain discretion when handling sensitive or confidential information.
• Ability to obtain and maintain any role-specific licenses or certifications required by law, client contracts, or company policy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supervising analysts, leading teams, or managing projects.
• Experience with open-source intelligence research, social media monitoring, and threat investigations.
• Experience supporting executive protection, event security, travel security, or protective intelligence programs.
• Experience briefing clients, executives, or senior leadership.
• Experience developing standard operating procedures, analytical workflows, or reporting standards.

Schedule and Travel

This position may require on-call availability for emergencies and after-hours issues, including occasional evenings, weekends, or extended hours based on client needs and emerging threats. Domestic travel may also be required to support client accounts, events, or operations.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.