Protective Intelligence & Threat Analyst

OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity. We push the boundaries of AI capabilities and aim to safely deploy them through our products. We believe AI is a powerful tool that must be created with safety and human needs at its core, and our mission requires encompassing and valuing diverse perspectives and experiences. OpenAI is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.

Introduction

OpenAI is seeking a Protective Intelligence & Threat Analyst to join our Corporate Security team. This role is crucial for identifying, assessing, and managing potential threats to our employees, executives, offices, events, and operations. You will be instrumental in conducting behavioral threat assessments, evaluating potential risks, and providing actionable intelligence to ensure a secure environment as we advance artificial intelligence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct behavior-based threat assessment investigations for direct, indirect, implied, or emerging threats to OpenAI personnel, assets, and operations.
• Develop clear, concise, and actionable threat assessment products summarizing behavioral indicators, credibility, severity, escalation potential, and mitigation options.
• Lead Person of Interest (POI) investigations focused on OpenAI personnel, workplaces, events, or company operations.
• Apply structured threat assessment frameworks to differentiate concerning behavior from credible threats of violence.
• Prepare and deliver written assessments, briefings, and intelligence products for Corporate Security leadership, Executive Protection, Legal, People, Communications, and other cross-functional partners.
• Manage case workflows by documenting investigative findings, behavioral observations, risk factors, protective factors, and recommended next steps.
• Maintain awareness of individuals, groups, narratives, and online communities that may pose a risk to OpenAI.
• Track and report key threat assessment metrics, trends, and indicators to refine threat management processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Executive Protection, GSOC, Resilience, Workplace, Legal, People, Communications, and Information Security to manage incidents.
• Build and maintain relationships with law enforcement, external investigative partners, intelligence vendors, and professional threat assessment networks.
• Stay current on threat assessment methodologies, behavioral research, OSINT techniques, and emerging technologies pertinent to threat detection and management.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in threat investigations, protective intelligence, behavioral threat assessment, intelligence analysis, or related security investigations.
• Direct experience with or in building behavior-based threat assessment or threat management programs.
• Strong understanding of behavioral threat assessment concepts, including grievance, fixation, leakage, identification, escalation, pathway-to-violence indicators, protective factors, and case management.
• Proven experience conducting POI investigations and delivering clear, actionable assessments.
• Expertise in OSINT and online investigation, capable of synthesizing information from fragmented or ambiguous sources.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to translate complex investigative findings into concise, useful products for diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive and potentially volatile situations.
• Ability to work independently within a fast-moving, collaborative team environment.
• Comfort with ambiguity, managing multiple priorities, and making well-reasoned assessments with incomplete information.
• Proven ability to build trusted relationships across various functions (Legal, People, Communications, Workplace, Executive Protection, Security).
• Familiarity with case management platforms, OSINT tools, social media research, threat detection workflows, and intelligence reporting processes.

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of Ontic or similar integrated research, threat detection, and case management platforms.
• Experience with ATAP, WAVR-21, USSS NTAC, FBI BAU, NABITA, or other recognized behavioral threat assessment methodologies or professional communities.
• CTM certification, ATAP membership, or willingness to pursue relevant professional development in threat assessment.
• Willingness to support time-sensitive incidents, including occasional nights, weekends, or crisis response.
• Familiarity with web-based tools, social media platforms, data workflows, automation, and the use of AI-enabled tools to improve investigative and analytical processes.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary of $162k - $225k per year.
• Hybrid work model with 3 days in the office per week in San Francisco, CA, or remote for the right candidate.

About Company

OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity. We push the boundaries of AI capabilities and aim to safely deploy them to the world through our products. We believe AI is a powerful tool that must be created with safety and human needs at its core, and our mission requires encompassing and valuing diverse perspectives, voices, and experiences. OpenAI is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.

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