Intelligence Analyst, Antisemitism in Southern California

Overview

POSITION TITLE:  Intelligence Analyst, Antisemitism in Southern California 

REPORTS TO: Senior Program Manager, ADL Center on Extremism 

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None 

LOCATION: Los Angeles, California 

Grade/Class: Grade F, Exempt, PSA-Eligible 

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATIONS:

ADL is the leading anti-hate organization in the world. Founded in 1913, its timeless mission is “to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment to all.” Today, ADL continues to fight all forms of antisemitism and bias, using innovation and partnerships to drive impact. A global leader in combating antisemitism, countering extremism and battling bigotry wherever and whenever it happens, ADL works to protect democracy and ensure a just and inclusive society for all. The ADL Center on Extremism (COE) is the nation's foremost authority on extremism, terrorism and hate. It strategically monitors, exposes and disrupts extremist threats across the ideological spectrum on the internet and on the ground.

The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles addresses the greatest challenges of Jewish life — locally and globally. Based on Jewish values, The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles convenes and leads the community and leverages its resources to assure the continuity of the Jewish people, support a secure State of Israel, care for Jews in need here and abroad, and mobilize on issues of concern to the local community, all with our local, national and international partners. Launched in 2012 to combat the rising threat of terrorism, Federation’s Community Security Initiative (CSI) continues to serve a unique role in its protection of every Jewish school, synagogue, summer camp, and organization in Jewish Los Angeles.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:The Intelligence Analyst will help to lead the fight against antisemitism in Southern California by becoming an integral part of the newly formed Southern California Jewish Security Alliance, a joint effort of ADL, the Jewish Federation of Los Angeles and other Jewish organizations in Southern California. Embedded in ADL’s Center on Extremism (COE), the Intelligence Analyst will oversee three main functions: 1) conducting enhanced investigative research and analysis into antisemitism in Southern California; 2) aligning and coordinating interagency responses to counter antisemitism in Southern California; and 3) supporting and delivering education of partners, law enforcement, policymakers, the public and other stakeholders about local antisemitic actors, incidents, trends and other developments.

Responsibilities

Primary: 

• Detecting, tracking and analyzing physical threats, hate incidents and extremist trends related to the Southern California Jewish community, both on the ground and on social media, through OSINT monitoring of mainstream and alternative social media platforms and documenting notable developments, patterns and trends.
• Identifying credible threats, helping to coordinate joint agency responses and the drafting and distribution of alerts for law enforcement and the broader community.
• Streamlining and standardizing communications between partner organizations in order to improve information sharing and strategic alignment.
• Producing written analyses, visual presentations and other materials to educate partners, policymakers, law enforcement, media, communities, organizations and other stakeholders about antisemitic hate and extremist threats in the region.
• Collecting and analyzing data to inform organizational strategies and decisions on short-term protection efforts and medium-to-long term prevention tactics.
• Representing ADL, CSI and other partners at events and in the media as necessary.

Qualifications

Skills:

• Excellent operational, communication and leadership skills
• Excellent analytical skills; strong familiarity with various investigative research and OSINT techniques
• Excellent decision-making ability with a data-driven mindset
• Excellent public speaking and writing skills
• Strong understanding of issues related to the Jewish community and antisemitism
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in teams
• Ability to multi-task and act flexibly in response to changing priorities
• Ability to work effectively in collaborative settings
• Ability to demonstrate good judgment under pressure
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of staff
• Passion to join the fight against domestic extremism and hate

Work Experience:

• The ideal candidate has three or more years of relevant experience and is able to demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the subject matter and a progressive increase in professional responsibilities.
• Prior experience with complex project management involving internal and external stakeholders
• Proven ability to plan and organize major organizational activities while managing multiple priorities
• Proven track record of deep investigative research and analysis, with prior experience with OSINT techniques and corporate research a big plus.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience required; Master’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.

Work Environment: 

• ADL COVID-19 Protocol (updated periodically): ADL is adhering to public health guidance regarding COVID-19. ADL will require that all employees are vaccinated with exceptions for medical and religious accommodations. ADL is requiring proof of vaccination. ADL is a hybrid environment; this role may require 3 days in the office. 

Compensation: 

• This position has a salary range of $60,000 to $94,800. This salary range is reflective of a position based in Los Angeles, California. Please note that actual salaries are commensurate with experience and reflect the budget for a given position, and since ADL has a location-based compensation structure, there may be a different range for candidates in other locations. For an overview of our total rewards package, please visit https://www.adl.org/about/careers.

ADL values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of underrepresented ethnic groups, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. ADL is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment, hiring, promotions and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment shall be maintained in a manner which does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or military status, or in violation of any applicable Federal, state or local laws.     

ADL will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation to support the interview process, please contact Talent & Knowledge at talentacquisition@adl.org.     

ADL will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable State, Local, and Federal laws.  

The information in this job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job, nor is it to be interpreted as a contract for employment.