Senior Risk Intelligence Analyst - CTJ - Poly Security Clearance

Position: Senior Risk Intelligence Analyst - CTJ - Poly with Security Clearance
Overview We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Risk Intelligence Analyst to join our team. In this role, you will analyze foreign intelligence threats, identify nation state risk signals, and produce actionable intelligence products that safeguard Microsoft interests. You will blend geopolitical awareness, competitive insight, and risk management expertise. The successful candidate will translate complex geopolitical and regulatory developments into actionable insights that resonate with corporate stakeholders and senior leadership, enabling informed decision-making across the business.

Responsibilities
* Monitor and assess geopolitical, regulatory, and national security developments impacting the organization.

* Identify emerging threats from government actions, sanctions, and policy changes, and evaluate their potential business impact.

* Translate technical and geopolitical risks into clear, business-relevant narratives.

* Develop executive-level briefings, reports, and presentations for senior leadership.

* Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, Security, and Business Units to align risk mitigation strategies.

* Conduct threat assessments on foreign intelligence and nation-state threat actors.

* Collect and analyze data on emerging technologies, supply chain risks, and entities of concern, leveraging OSINT and internal holdings.

* Analyze proposed partnerships, conduct enhanced due diligence, and escalate suspicious concerns.

* Identify trends and threats that could impact organizational strategy, leveraging comprehensive due diligence research techniques.

* Assist in development of risk management frameworks and methodologies.

* Conduct risk assessments, develop mitigation strategies, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.

* Recommend controls and procedures to reduce risk exposure.

Skills:

* * Analytical and Investigative Thinking:
Ability to identify and analyze complex risks.

* Attention to Detail:
Critical in detecting false positives/negatives in trend analysis.

* Communication and

Collaboration:

Excellent oral and written communication skills under tight deadlines; adept at reporting and educating peers.

* Risk Management:

Ability to recommend mitigating actions and implement across the enterprise with stakeholders.

* Proficiency in counterintelligence tradecraft, analytic standards, and methodologies. Qualifications

Required Qualifications
* Bachelor's Degree in Business, Operations, Finance, or related field AND 4+ years experience in program management, process management, or process improvement OR equivalent experience. Oher Requirements:
Security Clearance Requirements:
Candidates must be able to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings:
The successful candidate must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret Clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) based on a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) with Polygraph. Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. Failure to maintain or obtain the appropriate U.S. Government clearance and/or customer screening requirements may result in employment action up to and including termination.

* Clearance Verification:
This position requires successful verification of the stated security clearance to meet federal government customer requirements. You will be asked to provide clearance verification information prior to an offer of employment.

* Microsoft Cloud Background Check:
This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

Preferred Qualifications
* Advanced degree in Intelligence or National Security Studies. Foreign language proficiency relevant to current geopolitical threats.

* Experience with private sector insider risk programs. Business Program Management IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $96,500 - $188,400 per year. There is a different range…