Senior Behavioral Analyst

Position Summary
The Senior Behavioral Analyst provides behavioral science expertise in support of a large-scale Insider Threat Program. This position is responsible for assessing behavioral risk, providing consultation on insider threat matters, developing mitigation strategies, and supporting organizational efforts to identify, deter, and mitigate risks to personnel, information, systems, and facilities.
Working closely with security, counterintelligence, personnel security, and organizational leadership, the Senior Behavioral Analyst applies behavioral science principles to evaluate concerning behaviors, support risk-based decision-making, and develop prevention and awareness initiatives. This role requires sound judgment, exceptional analytical abilities, strong written communication skills, and the ability to operate effectively in a highly sensitive environment.
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Behavioral Assessment and Consultation
• Conduct behavioral consultations and assessments related to insider threat concerns and personnel risk.
• Analyze behavioral indicators, risk factors, and contextual information to support risk assessment activities.
• Develop behavioral analyses and written recommendations to support Insider Threat Risk Assessments and related initiatives.
• Evaluate concerning behaviors and provide recommendations for intervention and mitigation.
• Document findings, assessments, recommendations, and consultation outcomes.
Advisory and Stakeholder Support
• Advise leadership, security personnel, and program stakeholders on behavioral risk matters.
• Support insider threat, counterintelligence, and personnel security functions through behavioral expertise.
• Participate in multidisciplinary case reviews and insider threat working groups.
• Provide consultation in support of adjudicative, investigative, and risk management activities.
Risk Mitigation and Program Support
• Develop and recommend mitigation strategies and behavior-based action plans.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining behavioral risk management practices.
• Support the development and refinement of policies, procedures, and monitoring indicators related to insider risk.
• Analyze behavioral trends and patterns to identify emerging risks and opportunities for proactive intervention.
Training and Awareness
• Develop and deliver behavioral threat awareness training.
• Create educational materials, presentations, case studies, and outreach resources.
• Support awareness campaigns and workforce education initiatives focused on identifying and mitigating insider risk.
• Provide behavioral expertise to support organizational messaging and communication efforts.
Reporting and Documentation
• Prepare professional reports, assessments, recommendations, and briefing materials.
• Maintain accurate records and case documentation.
• Develop metrics and trend analyses to support program effectiveness.
• Prepare recurring status reports and support program reporting requirements.
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Minimum Qualifications
Education
Master's degree in Psychology, Behavioral Science, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Criminal Justice, Human Behavior, or a closely related field.
Experience
Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible professional experience in one or more of the following areas:
• Behavioral assessment
• Behavioral threat assessment
• Insider threat programs
• Personnel security
• Counterintelligence
• Workplace violence prevention
• Risk analysis
• Intelligence analysis
• Security-related behavioral consultation
• Organizational risk management
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Knowledge of behavioral science principles and behavioral risk assessment methodologies.
• Ability to analyze complex behavioral and organizational risk factors.
• Experience developing actionable recommendations and mitigation strategies.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to present findings and recommendations to management and organizational leaders.
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.