Threat Analysis Specialist

Required Qualifications (as Evidenced By An Attached Resume)

Bachelor’s degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in criminal justice, psychology, homeland security, or a related field. Three (3) years of full time experience demonstrating the ability to analyze data and produce informational briefings. Experience in using analytic tools, OSINT research databases, and/or synthesizing large amounts of information from multiple sources. Must have, keep, and maintain the appropriate valid NYS Driver’s License;

have a motor vehicle record which is free from major violations or a pattern of repeat violations. (
*** Out-of-State Applicants, see "Special Notes”).

Five or more years of full time experience analyzing data and producing informational briefings. Experience in higher education and or healthcare settings working with diverse communities. An advanced degree in criminal justice, psychology, homeland security or related field. Experience working with or supporting an Insider Risk Program or similar function.

The Threat Analysis Specialist is responsible for leading efforts to implement a University-wide information/data and insight program for Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) at Stony Brook University. This person will be responsible for collecting, analyzing and synthesizing data from a variety of sources to provide tactical and strategic insights to provide the University with a high degree of situational awareness to manage risk.

This person will track issues of importance and, in an actual crisis, provide timely information and analysis concerning the situation. This person will conduct in-depth analysis within ERM’s Insider Risk Program by identifying, assessing, and synthesizing indicators to detect potential insider threats and support timely, risk-informed mitigation actions. This person will partner with various internal teams to quickly and discreetly provide information to assist in the decision-making process to mitigate threats and inform response strategies for ERM and other key University partners.

The successful candidate will require excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communications skills with ability to present to a wide range of audiences. Will have a demonstrated ability to work comfortably in a team environment as well as independently with minimal direction.

• Complex analysis to include the collection of raw, primary, and secondary data derived from various sources such as automated database systems, operational briefing reports, miscellaneous communications, internal and external automation systems, and other open/closed sources.
• Determine and assess the validity of information gathered and compile all pertinent information in a briefing to be shared with appropriate senior leadership.
• Track issues and potential crises of importance to the enterprise and, in an actual crisis, provide timely information and analysis that may inform the University’s response.

• Prepare and review descriptive and current informational reports and daily briefings for internal use as well as dissemination to senior leadership team members.
• Quickly and discreetly provide behavioral analysis and reporting to assist in the assessment, interventions and referrals as directed.
• Produce self-initiated strategic finished informational products for dissemination and executive awareness that may include manuals and white papers as needed.
• Prepare parts of more complex studies or reports that include dashboards and predictive data modeling to estimate the likeliness of future situations.
• Cultivate, and maintain collaborative working relationships with colleagues, subject-matter…