Principal Associate, Security Intelligence Analyst, Protective Intelligence

Capital One

. Collect, analyze, evaluate, and interpret security risk intelligence concerning crime, political, economic, social, cultural, health, and environmental factors .

Posted 10/21/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-Level💰 $98,900 - $135,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) methodologies, intelligence gathering, and threat analysis to support executive protection and risk assessment operations. Proven ability to produce timely intelligence reports and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) ExpertiseIntelligence Gathering and AnalysisThreat Assessment and Risk ManagementIntelligence Reporting and BriefingInvestigative Techniques and Methodologies

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Hard Skills

Intelligence Database Search ToolsThreat Intelligence CollectionRisk AssessmentOnline ResearchSocial Media InvestigationsAnalytical TradecraftDue DiligenceCriminal Background ScreeningGeopolitical Event MonitoringEmergency Response

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationRelationship ManagementCollaborationAdaptabilityProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Operational ToolsMonitoring CalendarsDashboards

Industry Keywords

Intelligence AnalysisExecutive ProtectionThreat ManagementWorkplace ViolencePrivate-Sector Experience

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Open Source

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collect, analyze, evaluate, and interpret security risk intelligence concerning crime, political, economic, social, cultural, health, and environmental factors
Partner with Executive Protection and Threat Management teams as an OSINT specialist
Analyze information to assess threat credibility, likelihood, and potential impact
Produce timely intelligence reports, tactical alerts, strategic reports, investigation support, and briefings
Deliver clear, concise, tailored communications to audiences at all levels
Maintain relationships with cross-functional stakeholders, intelligence community members, and law enforcement
Provide near-real-time intelligence support to threat assessment and executive protection operations
Conduct risk assessments for executive travel, events, and residences
Participate in security planning meetings and develop security strategies
Conduct due diligence, open-source investigations, threat management investigations, and criminal background screening
Monitor geopolitical events affecting international travel, corporate events, and operations
Summarize confidential, open-source, and third-party intelligence to support decision-making
Review intelligence sources, collection workflows, and analytical tradecraft; recommend program improvements
Flag potential impacts to Capital One and initiate alerting procedures
Maintain monitoring calendars, dashboards, and operational tools
Respond to emergencies during nights, weekends, and holidays

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or military experience
At least 3 years of experience in intelligence gathering, intelligence database search tools, analysis, and reporting
At least 3 years of experience with open source intelligence (OSINT) data collection, online research, investigative techniques, and methodologies, or a combination
At least 3 years of experience with social media and online investigations, including expertise in OSINT methodologies
Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Intelligence Analysis, International Relations, or Homeland Security
Preferred: 3+ years of private-sector experience
Preferred: 5+ years of experience in collection and analysis of threat intelligence
Preferred: 4+ years of intelligence gathering supporting executive protection activities
Preferred: 4+ years delivering threat and risk assessments, travel advisories, and intelligence products to executive audiences
Preferred: 4+ years in investigations, threat management, or workplace violence
Preferred: 1+ year with security operation centers, including training SOC personnel in intelligence analysis
Must be able to work and respond to emergencies during non-traditional hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays
Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonuses and/or long-term incentives (LTI)
Comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive health, financial, and other benefits supporting total well-being
Reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants with disabilities