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.
