Strong expertise in political and security developments in the Americas
Proven experience briefing senior executives and clients
Background in government, military, or private-sector security environments
Experience in business development and public speaking
Responsibilities
Lead regional security intelligence operations across North and South America
Manage and develop a team of Lead Security Analysts and Security Specialists
Drive intelligence support for crisis response and operational planning
Ensure high standards of analytical quality and client service
Partner with commercial and operational teams for exceptional client outcomes
Direct the intelligence cycle from collection to dissemination
Maintain quality assurance across all intelligence deliverables
Benefits
Opportunity to lead a high-performing intelligence team
Engagement with senior client audiences and executive stakeholders
Involvement in consulting engagements and thought leadership initiatives
Access to professional development and succession planning
Work within a global, multicultural organization
Full Job Description
Security Director, Information & Analysis (Americas)
Location: Blue Bell, PA, USA Company: International SOS
International SOS is seeking an experienced and highly accomplished Security Director, Information & Analysis (Americas) to lead our regional security intelligence capability across North and South America. This senior leadership role is responsible for directing intelligence operations, overseeing analytical excellence, supporting crisis management activities, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, actionable security intelligence to clients and internal stakeholders across the Americas.
The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership to a team of security intelligence professionals while helping organizations understand, anticipate, and respond to an evolving security landscape throughout the region.
About the Role
Reporting professionally to the Global Security Director, Information & Analysis, the Security Director will oversee the Security Information & Analysis function for the Americas and lead the delivery of intelligence products ranging from threat-to-life alerts and crisis support to strategic forecasting and risk analysis.
You will play a critical role in:
Leading regional security intelligence operations across North and South America.
Managing, developing and a team of Lead Security Analysts and Security Specialists.
Driving intelligence-led support for crisis response, incident management, and operational planning.
Ensuring the highest standards of analytical quality, insight, and client service.
Partnering and building relationships with commercial, medical, and operational teams to deliver exceptional outcomes for clients. #Americas
Strategic Intelligence Leadership
Lead and oversee all regional Security Information & Analysis activities across the Americas.
Direct the intelligence cycle, including prioritization, collection, analysis, production, and dissemination of intelligence.
Ensure delivery of accurate, timely, and actionable intelligence products for both internal and external stakeholders.
Drive intelligence support to business continuity, crisis management, and operational preparedness initiatives.
People Leadership & Capability Development
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing intelligence team across the region.
Establish development plans, performance standards, and succession strategies.
Foster a culture of analytical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Client & Commercial Engagement
Partner with Security Partners and Commercial teams to support business growth and client retention.
Present intelligence assessments to senior client audiences and executive stakeholders.
Contribute to consulting engagements, security assessments, workshops, webinars, and thought leadership initiatives.
Operational Excellence
Maintain quality assurance standards across all intelligence deliverables.
Develop and strengthen intelligence methodologies, tools, and processes.
Build and maintain strategic relationships with intelligence providers and external stakeholders throughout the region.
What We're Looking For
Experience
8-10+ years of experience in security intelligence, geopolitical analysis, risk intelligence, or related fields.
Extensive experience managing intelligence operations and the full intelligence cycle.
Strong expertise covering political, security, and risk developments across North and South America.
Proven experience briefing senior executives, clients, and decision-makers.
Background in government, military, intelligence, NGO, journalism, academia, or private-sector security environments.
Experience in business development, consulting, client engagement, and public speaking.
Skills
Exceptional analytical and critical thinking capabilities.
Strong people leadership and stakeholder management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
Commercial awareness and understanding of security risk management within a business environment.
Ability to operate effectively within a global, matrixed, and multicultural organization.
Education & Languages
Master's degree (or equivalent professional training) in Security Intelligence, International Relations, Political Science, Security Studies, or a related discipline.
Fluency in English required and Spanish highly desirable.
Additional language capabilities are highly desirable.
