Security Services

Are you a seasoned security intelligence leader with deep expertise in geopolitical risk, threat analysis, and strategic advisory services?

International SOS, the world's leading health and security risk services organization, is seeking a Chief Security Analyst (West) to lead our Security Information & Analysis function across North and South America. This high-impact leadership role offers the opportunity to shape intelligence operations, guide crisis response, and provide strategic insight that helps organizations protect their people, operations, and reputation worldwide.

As a trusted advisor and regional intelligence leader, you will work closely with global security experts, crisis management teams, medical professionals, and senior executives to deliver actionable intelligence and support informed decision-making in an increasingly complex risk environment.

Lead Intelligence Operations

• Direct security intelligence and analytical operations across North and South America.
• Deliver high-quality threat assessments, intelligence briefings, forecasts, alerts, and strategic advisory products.
• Monitor emerging geopolitical, security, and operational risks impacting multinational organizations.
• Lead complex cross-regional intelligence projects and strategic assessments.

Develop and Inspire Teams

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of security intelligence professionals.
• Drive professional development, succession planning, and analyst training initiatives.
• Foster a culture of analytical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Influence Strategy and Capability Development

• Enhance intelligence processes, methodologies, and quality standards.
• Improve analytical workflows, knowledge management systems, and intelligence tools.
• Partner with regional and global stakeholders to evolve International SOS' intelligence capabilities.

Experience

• 12+ years of experience in security intelligence, geopolitical analysis, threat assessment, international affairs, or related disciplines.
• Proven experience leading intelligence teams and managing the full intelligence cycle.
• Strong knowledge of geopolitical risk, terrorism, security threats, and global risk environments.
• Experience supporting senior executives through strategic briefings and advisory services.
• Background in government, military, intelligence, NGO, private-sector security, journalism, or academic environments.
• Significant international experience with the ability to work effectively across cultures and regions.

Skills

• Deep understanding of geopolitical and security developments affecting multinational organizations.
• Exceptional analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and team development skills.
• Outstanding written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Experience delivering training and mentoring analysts.
• Knowledge of risk management and quality management practices.

Education & Languages

• Master's degree (or equivalent) in Security Intelligence, International Relations, Political Science, Security Studies, or a related field.
• Fluency in English and Spanish is required.
• Additional language proficiency in Portuguese and/or French is highly desirable.

At International SOS, our mission is to protect people and organizations wherever they operate. As Chief Security Analyst (West), you will play a critical role in helping global clients understand and navigate security threats, geopolitical developments, and emerging risks across the Americas.

This is an opportunity to:

• Lead a highly respected intelligence function.
• Influence executive-level decision-making.
• Shape the future of security intelligence and risk analysis.
• Work alongside world-class security, medical, and crisis management professionals.
• Make a meaningful impact on organizations operating around the globe.

Join International SOS and help define the intelligence strategies that keep businesses and people safe around the world.

Apply today.