Global Security Analyst

Job Description

Job Summary

Abt Associates seeks a qualified Secruity Analyst to join the Global Security Office in Rockville, MD. In this position, you will support global requirements across a broad project portfolio. As a member of Abt’s Global Security Office, you will identify, anticipate, measure, and mitigate threats to Abt’s people, assets, and interests. 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 produce 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.

***This is not a Cyber or IT/IS security role***

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Participate in a wide range of activity to diminish security risk to Abt staff and projects
• Support security needs for both domestic and international projects
• Conduct research and analysis on topical issues, applying quantitative and qualitative analysis techniques and methods
• Contribute to longer-term security-focused analytic projects and recurring reflective products
• Prepare and deliver presentations, briefings, and reports
• Receive and respond to inbound security-related inquiries
• Perform security-related administrative processes

Preferred Qualifications

General

• Ability to communicate with fluency in English and another language (e.g. French, Arabic, or other) is highly desirable
• Experience living and working abroad, especially in humanitarian, development, and emergency contexts
• Creativity and clarity in constructing clear, logical arguments with supporting evidence
• Ability to work in a consultative fashion across multiple internal teams and stakeholders
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing focus and requirements
• Familiarity with SharePoint

Security

• Possess a well-rounded understanding of and interest in security issues impacting the international development community
• Knowledge of security approaches and interventions in international development
• Familiarity with travel tracking, security assessments, and planning

Analysis & analytics

• Exceptional writing, research, and editorial capabilities—strong command of English grammar
• Ability to independently synthesize information and resources to identify opportunities and solutions
• Strong data manipulation and visualization skills
• Proficient with Excel and Access. Familiarity with Tableau, and ArcGIS desirable
• Experience generating assessments, criminal intelligence, crime analysis, or spatial analysis

Minimum Qualifications

• BA/BS in a relevant discipline with 4-7 years’ experience OR MA/MS in a relevant discipline with 2 years’ of related experience OR the equivalent combination of education and experience

About the Organization

Abt Associates is a global leader in research, evaluation and program implementation; driving innovation and measurable impact for more than 50 years. What sets us apart is our evidence-based and multi-disciplinary approach to solving tough challenges in health, social and environmental policy and international development.

Specific areas we work in include:

• Health
• Education and workforce development
• Climate change and the environment
• Food security and agriculture
• Housing and communities
• Survey and data collection

Abt is a mission-driven company with a staff of 2,600. Our focus is on using evidence and cutting-edge methods to improve the lives and economic well-being of people worldwide.