Who We Are Looking For

Crisis24 seeks an open-source intelligence (OSINT) analyst II based in Konstanz, Germany (Crisis24 GmbH, Byk‑Gulden‑Str.24, Konstanz, 78467, Germany). The analyst will join the Special Projects Division, a team dedicated to bespoke intelligence products within the Crisis24 Embedded Intelligence Services. The analyst will work on a hybrid schedule (three days per week in the office, two days remote).

Under the US-based Program Manager's general supervision, the Intelligence Analyst II performs a wide variety of duties for a large roster of international clients, such as social media and dark web monitoring, global threat monitoring, geopolitical analysis, open-source investigations, travel risk management, and related tasks. This position requires sporadic meetings outside of regular working hours (within reason) to accommodate meetings with team members and clients across multiple time zones; it may require some weekend and holiday work.

What You Will Work On

• Carry out extensive open-source research on a variety of topics, such as person of interest (POI) investigations, online exposure assessments (OEAs), geopolitical analysis, travel risk assessments, site and event risk assessments, and other bespoke intelligence products
• Conduct social media monitoring and intelligence (SOCMINT), both manually and via investigative tools
• Conduct limited dark web monitoring using a secure platform
• Assist with travel risk management, including sending pre-departure briefs, monitoring VIP travel, and creating travel-related bulletins, etc.
• Analyze and assess risks to clients by leveraging sensitive data and proprietary technology to gauge client impact
• Write and disseminate clear analytical assessments in accordance with the Crisis24 style guide
• Utilize structured analytical techniques to deliver high-quality intelligence products
• Collect and analyze data to deliver visualization products that provide clear impact and insight
• Conduct detailed mapping in Google MyMaps
• Provide administrative and operational support to the client, such as participating in meetings, project tracking, and supporting partner outreach
• Collaborate with an international team across multiple time zones, maintaining clear communication with team members and clients
• Participate in regular trainings and webinars to stay current on world events, security trends, OSINT techniques, etc.
• Provide excellent customer service to international clients
• Operate with the highest standards of confidentiality and information security

Who You Will Work With

The analyst joins Crisis24’s Embedded Intelligence Services division and will be on a multinational team working on a variety of projects. The individual will collaborate with Crisis24 intelligence and security peers, the dedicated team, as well as the client.

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor's degree required
• Fluency in written and spoken English and German required
• One to two years of experience in intelligence analysis or related fields, such as academic research, journalism, disaster preparedness and response, crisis management, etc. required
• Demonstrated experience writing clearly, technically, and concisely in a professional setting, preferably in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with social media monitoring on a variety of platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, TikTok, Reddit, Gab, Bluesky, Chan boards, Telegram, etc.
• Ability to collect data and synthesize incomplete and contradictory information
• Working knowledge of Google Earth and Maps or alternative mapping software
• Familiarity with advanced Boolean queries preferred
• Familiarity with the Associated Press (AP) writing style preferred
• Familiarity with MS Word templates, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Google Suite, and other basic office tools strongly preferred
• Effective problem-solving and time-management skills
• Global awareness and understanding of how geopolitical, environmental, and security threats can adversely affect a multinational organization
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to take initiative and identify opportunities for self-improvement
• Superb judgment and critical thinking