Specialist, Intelligence Analyst

Reporting organizationally to the Senior Manager for Intelligence, the Specialist, Intelligence Analyst will be a key member of the FIFA26 Intelligence team, and work in close collaboration with the Safety & Security department and other key individuals responsible for delivering a safe and secure environment for players, fans, and stakeholders worldwide. 

THE POSITION

• Collect and analyze intelligence specific to Mexico, FIFA World Cup 2026, and the football environment to identify potential security threats, trends, and vulnerabilities. 
• Research and analyze FIFA26 participating teams, fanbases, and football culture.  
• Monitor open-source intelligence (OSINT), social media, and other platforms to track emerging risks. 
• Develop and disseminate region, team, and match-specific intelligence reports, risk assessments, and briefings to the Senior Manager and other stakeholders. 

• Serve as a liaison between FIFA’s Safety and Security team, host city security teams, and local, state, and federal law enforcement partners within your region. 
• Collaborate with local and federal law enforcement and security agencies to gather intelligence. 
• Facilitate intelligence-sharing sessions and support the integration of regional data into the broader FIFA intelligence framework. 
• Support the implementation of FIFA’s intelligence-sharing communication platforms.  
• Brief public and private sector partners on FIFA26 intelligence operations and posture. 

• Provide real-time intelligence support during regional critical incidents, matches, and other FIFA events. 
• Participate in tabletop exercises and simulations to prepare for potential security scenarios. 
• Track and report threats or incidents in your region during the tournament period. 
• Brief senior leadership on emerging security threats and intelligence findings.  

• Contribute to the development of novel risk assessment frameworks.  
• Conduct in-depth risk assessments for venues, teams, and events, identifying vulnerabilities and proposing mitigation strategies. 
• Prepare daily intelligence briefs and threat updates for operational teams during the tournament. 
• Analyze historical and emerging data to anticipate potential disruptions. 

• Ensure intelligence activities comply with local, state, national, and FIFA’s data protection and ethical standards. 
• Maintain detailed records of intelligence processes, findings, and communication. 
• Contribute to the development of legacy tools and processes for future FIFA events. 
• Create Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as best practices are identified.  

YOUR PROFILE

• Bachelor’s degree in Intelligence Studies, International Affairs, Criminal Justice, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred). 
• Minimum five years of experience in intelligence analysis, risk assessment, public safety, or law enforcement. 
• Strong existing relationships, or ability to quickly develop relationships with local and federal security forces in Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Monterrey.  
• Experience supporting large-scale events or high-profile security operations is a plus. 
• Proven ability to collaborate with multi-agency task forces and diverse stakeholders. 
• Ability to synthesize complex information into actionable insights using minimal tools. 
• Experience constructing and delivering concise, effective briefs to senior leadership. 
• Strong analytic writing skills.  
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for building trust and effective collaboration. 
• Previous experience with or knowledge of the security environment in Canada. 
• Ability to work under pressure and make informed decisions in dynamic environments.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio & Project) and planning software and online collaboration tools.  
• Experience with open-source intelligence-collection and investigation tools. 
• Familiarity with open-source mapping tools, such as QGIS. 
• Familiarity with security focused data analysis or visualization.