Global Security Analyst

Job Description

The World at Abt

Solving the world’s most pressing issues and improving the quality of life for people worldwide is what we do every day at Abt Global. Creating a more equitable world is no small task, but we are driven by big challenges.

We are a team of 3,000+ people in over 50 countries working in unison and focused on the bigger picture. Only by sharing our commitment and energy do we affect change and push the boundaries of what’s possible. We welcome diverse ideas, backgrounds, and viewpoints – joining Abt means access to exceptional thinkers at the top of their game.

To thrive at Abt is to embrace flexibility and collaboration. Our open culture allows you to balance your work and personal life as needed to optimize personal well-being. Creating a more equitable world starts from within – we look after people around the world, and we’ll do the same for you.

Ready to embrace rewarding and meaningful work? Now’s your chance.

The Opportunity

Abt’s Global Security Office delivers insights, technical assistance, and leadership that diminish risk. We design, implement, and manage systems that address the safety and security challenges facing Abt around the world.

As a member of the Global Security Office, you will identify, anticipate, mitigate, and respond to threats facing Abt’s people, assets, and interests across a broad project portfolio. You will proactively identify and communicate security-related challenges and conduct research on topics that influence Abt’s ability to accomplish our objectives safely. The products you create will inform high-stakes operational and strategic decisions on physical security. In this role, you will have regular opportunities to partner with colleagues across the organization, exercise your curiosity, and expand your skills.

Core Responsibilities

• Participate in a wide range of activities to diminish safety and security risk to Abt staff and projects globally
• Analyze security risks and trends, applying both quantitative and qualitative research techniques
• Prepare and deliver presentations, briefings, and reports
• Respond to inbound security-related inquiries
• Perform security-related administrative processes

What We Value

• A Bachelor’s degree + 2 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree
• Fluency or working proficiency in another language such as French, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, or Arabic (in addition to English)
• Experience living and working abroad, especially in humanitarian, development, and emergency contexts
• Ability to work in a consultative fashion across multiple internal teams and stakeholders
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing focus and requirements
• Well-rounded understanding of and interest in international security, particularly issues impacting the international development community
• Knowledge of security management approaches and interventions in international development
• Familiarity with both strategic and tactical security planning
• Exceptional research, writing, and editing skills
• Ability to independently collect and synthesize information
• Experience generating security or risk assessments, intelligence products, or related analytical products
• Proficiency with MS Excel and data visualization tools such as PowerBI, Tableau, or ArcGIS is preferred
• US work authorization is required with no visa sponsorship

What We Offer

We foster an environment where you can Thrive Your Way. Our innovative total rewards programs are designed to help balance your work and personal life. The approach toward your wellbeing centers around comprehensive benefits, flexible schedules, and professional development.

Abt Global is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Abt Global provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits.

This position offers an anticipated annual base salary range of approximately $70,000 to $110,000, and may vary by ten percent depending on candidate geographic location. Salary offers are made based on internal equity and market analysis.

About the Organization

Abt Associates is a mission-driven, global leader in research and program implementation in the fields of health, social and environmental policy, and international development. Founded in Cambridge, Massachusetts in 1965, Abt Associates was built on the concept that sound information and empirical analysis are the best foundations for effective decision making. The firm blends the subject matter expertise of our staff with technical capabilities in applied research, program implementation, and data collection to shape policy, strengthen systems, measure performance, and deliver other solutions to our public and private sector clients. Examples of Abt Associates’ work include nationally recognized research, evaluation, and technical assistance to improve the efficiency of healthcare systems, the effectiveness of government housing programs, the production of food, and the measurement of public opinion. Abt’s staff of more than 2000 includes national and international experts who are known for their understanding of communities and governments worldwide, innovative research techniques, and insightful—and often groundbreaking—analyses and recommendations. Approximately 51 percent of our staff has graduate degrees; one in six has a doctorate. Our staff’s educational and professional disciplines include economics, engineering, environmental analysis, epidemiology, food security, health, housing, international development, psychology, social science, statistics, and survey methodology. Abt’s research staff is experienced with prominent statistical software packages, including SPSS, SAS, and STATA, along with qualitative software such as NVIVO and Atlas. In 2011, Abt Associates was ranked among the top 20 global research firms and one of the top 40 development innovators. Abt has offices in Atlanta, Ga.; Bethesda, Md.; Cambridge, Mass.; Chicago, Ill.; Durham, N.C.; and New York City and program offices in nearly 40 countries in Africa, Central and Southeast Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean, and the Middle East and North Africa. www.abtassociates.com