Qualitative Data Strategical Intelligence Analyst
Forward Defense WP, Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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“Applications without prior geopolitical analysis experience will not be shortlisted.”
Qualitative Data Strategical Intelligence Analyst with experience turning mixed data streams into decision‑ready insights required – immediate start.
Core Competencies
- Issue & Risk Tracking (geo, political, info, reputational)
- Basic Data Analysis (volume / velocity trends, spreadsheet workups)
- Structured Analytic Techniques (timelines, actor mapping, key assumption checks)
- Analytical & critical thinking; lateral problem solving
- Team oriented; comfortable giving & receiving editorial feedback
- Adapts quickly to shifting priorities and short timelines
- Discreet with sensitive information, comfortable tracking information needs and basic collection requirements
- Familiar with social / media monitoring or alerting tools
- Office & presentation packages
- Technical & analytical skills – quick to learn new products, tools and technologies
- Strong analytical writing and presentation skills
- Knowledge of basic command‑line utilities and scripting ability – plus
- Database and query language experience or willingness to learn
- Experience in open‑source intelligence (OSINT) research and common tool sets
Key Responsibilities
Track and refine priority information needs; plan light to moderate multisource collection.Monitor open web, media archives, commercial data services, and social / digital chatter for early indicators of issues or risks.Flag developments with potential operational, reputational, or stakeholder impact and outline likely implications.Produce rapid alerts, short decision briefs, and simple visual snapshots.Support escalation triage and incident coordination when needed.Contribute to shared knowledge libraries, watchlists, and trend trackers.Qualifications
2 years in intelligence, investigations, research, risk analysis, OSINT, journalism, security, or related strategic / analytical work.Degree in intelligence, cybersecurity, criminology, computer science, information technology, information security, engineering or equivalent work experience; master’s degree is a plus.Background in intelligence, threat intelligence or equivalent; journalism, corporate security, investigations, geopolitical analysis, risk advisory also considered.Preferred / Nice to Have
Additional language ability (Malay, Filipino, or regional languages a plus).Experience screening for information threats, data exposure, mis / disinformation, or brand / reputation risk.Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Other, Information Technology, and Management
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