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The incumbent serves as one of three Open-Source Intelligence Security Analysts embedded within the Security Operations Center.
The Security Analysts specialize in criminal and terrorist threat analysis against any Department of State equity in Nigeria.
The primary purpose of this position is to provide expert guidance and support to the Regional Security Office (RSO) with regard to compound security, official travel, and protective operations.
The incumbent provides technical and analytical support to RSO personnel by researching, compiling, and interpreting data pertaining to various security issues in both Abuja and in other parts of Nigeria.
The incumbent must be able to orally brief embassy officials, to include senior American staff.
The incumbent works on a rotational shift schedule with three other analysts that includes weekends and holidays.
Requirements
University degree in Political Science, Criminology, Statistics, Cultural/Religious Studies, or Computer Science is required.
Experience: Minimum three (3) years professional work experience related to journalism, security administration, politics, or statistics is required.
Good Working Knowledge speaking/reading/writing of English language is required. Working level (ability to translate) in pidgin and one other native Nigerian language is required.
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