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The Operational Intelligence Center (OIC) is a sophisticated command center focused on security support for retail centers across North America. This position is responsible for social media monitoring, information collection, analysis, and dissemination to key stakeholders. Analysts compile all-source data from multiple databases to develop comprehensive representations and compose analytical intelligence reports, graphics, and briefings.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with OIC Management and stakeholders to gather essential information and provide comprehensive reports; attend meetings and verbally brief actionable intelligence products.
• Serve as the hub for monitoring, analyzing, and interpreting risks and threats towards Simon properties, assets, and interests to ensure the OIC delivers maximum value.
• Respond to requests from stakeholders for assessment and investigation of events that may impact assets.
• Create and edit products in Microsoft Suite including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; maintain templates for cohesive and professional communications.
• Prepare and proofread analytical and investigative reports to ensure accuracy and professional quality; edit and disseminate reports to key property stakeholders in a timely fashion or by pre-determined deadlines.
• Find new developments or trends that may affect assets and perform analysis, planning, and summarization of the information gathered.
• Analyze crime and safety incidents to identify trends of suspicious activity, safety gaps, and develop mitigation strategies.
• Provide timely communications to support the protection of people, assets, and infrastructure.
• Monitor local, national, and global events such as protests, demonstrations, and live streams that may impact assets and provide timely notifications and summaries.
• Learn and leverage intelligence gathering technology implemented by Simon and OIC Management.
• Identify and maintain sources for news, social media, law enforcement, and emergency management sources for assigned regions.
• Be able to work 12-hour shifts during special events, high traffic periods, and emergency operations
• Adjust work hours as necessary to meet OIC operational requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality of all proprietary materials, policy documentation, emergency response information, and administrative documents.

Basic Qualifications:

• College Degree
• Minimum of 1-year relevant experience in intelligence at the local, state, or federal level.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in intelligence studies, national security, political science, international affairs, criminology, or relevant education.
• 5-years of relevant experience in intelligence at the local, state, or federal level.

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Strong research and writing skills; capable of strategic-level analysis.
• Ability to define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload.
• Knowledge of national, operational, and tactical intelligence methods.
• Creative problem-solving ability.
• Familiarity with a full range of intelligence disciplines.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks and recall details quickly.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and intelligence-related applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Physical Requirements and Environment:

• Office environment with limited physical effort, including some standing, bending, light lifting, and stretching.
• Activities include working on PC, telephone/radio use.
• Must submit to drug screening as permissible by law.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.