Global Intelligence Manager

Specialized - One Force. Multiple Front Lines. One Step Ahead.

Specialized delivers integrated security solutions through a portfolio of brands powered by a unified, data-driven platform. Our brands combine operational expertise, advanced technology, and strategic insight to help clients strengthen performance, reduce risk, and protect what matters most.

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Global Intelligence Manager to build and lead our intelligence program in Plano, TX. This role will establish intelligence standards, develop client-facing intelligence products, oversee intelligence and risk platforms, and provide actionable insights to clients and internal leadership.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on intelligence leader with strong analytical tradecraft who can build the function, produce high-quality intelligence, and develop a team as the program grows. This role reports to the Vice President, Global Security Operations.

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of intelligence analysis experience.
• Experience reviewing, leading, or providing quality oversight of other analysts' work.
• Bachelor’s degree in Intelligence Studies, International Relations, Security Studies, Political Science, Criminal Justice, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of structured analytic techniques, source evaluation, bias mitigation, and OSINT tradecraft.
• Experience in corporate protective intelligence, threat assessment, or executive-facing risk analysis.
• Hands-on experience managing intelligence or risk platforms, including alerting, configuration, risk scoring, and tuning.
• Strong analytical writing and executive briefing skills.
• CICA, Certified Threat Manager, or similar intelligence/security certification preferred.
• Must be available outside standard business hours during critical incidents.
• Must be willing to participate in the Company's pre-employment screening process and continuously meet all applicable state, county, and municipal requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build the intelligence program. Establish collection plans, source validation, analytical standards, and review processes.
• Set the analytical standard. Oversee intelligence quality, accuracy, confidence assessments, and release standards.
• Develop Intelligence as a Service. Build and manage client-facing intelligence products based on audience and business needs.
• Support internal security. Deliver intelligence and risk assessments supporting Specialized locations, personnel, and executive decision-making.
• Own the intelligence technology. Manage intelligence and risk platforms, alerting, risk scoring, configuration, and performance.
• Drive automation. Identify opportunities to automate collection, triage, and reporting and partner with Aurix on integrations.
• Partner with clients and prospects. Serve as an intelligence subject matter expert during client meetings, proposals, and the RFP process.
• Build and develop the team. Hire, train, and develop analysts as the intelligence program grows.
• Salary Range: $115,000-$130,000/yr
• Annual performance bonus.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off.
• Professional development and support for industry certifications.
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.