Specialist, Intelligence Analyst, FIFA World Cup 2026 bei FIFA Careers
FIFA Careers · Miami, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
- Professional
- Optionales Büro in Miami
Reporting organizationally to the Senior Manager, 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
The main responsibilities and oversights of the Specialist, Intelligence Analyst for the FIFA World Cup 26™ include:
Intelligence Collection and Analysis
• Collect and analyze intelligence specific to Canada to identify potential security threats, trends, and vulnerabilities.
• Collect and analyze intelligence specific to the football environment, FIFA26 participating teams, and football culture to create holistic threat assessments.
• Monitor open-source intelligence (OSINT), social media, and other platforms to track emerging risks.
• Collaborate with local and federal law enforcement and security agencies to gather intelligence.
• Develop and disseminate region-specific intelligence reports, risk assessments, and briefings to the Senior Manager and other stakeholders.
• Create Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as best practices are identified.
Stakeholder Collaboration
• Serve as a liaison between FIFA’s Safety and Security team, host city security teams, and local, state, tribal, and federal law enforcement partners within your region.
• 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 platform within your region.
• Brief public and private sector partners on FIFA26 intelligence operations and posture.
Operational Support
• 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.
Risk Assessment and Threat Analysis
• 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.
Compliance and Documentation
• 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.
Intelligence Collection and Analysis
• Collect and analyze intelligence specific to Canada to identify potential security threats, trends, and vulnerabilities.
• Collect and analyze intelligence specific to the football environment, FIFA26 participating teams, and football culture to create holistic threat assessments.
• Monitor open-source intelligence (OSINT), social media, and other platforms to track emerging risks.
• Collaborate with local and federal law enforcement and security agencies to gather intelligence.
• Develop and disseminate region-specific intelligence reports, risk assessments, and briefings to the Senior Manager and other stakeholders.
• Create Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as best practices are identified.
Stakeholder Collaboration
• Serve as a liaison between FIFA’s Safety and Security team, host city security teams, and local, state, tribal, and federal law enforcement partners within your region.
• 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 platform within your region.
• Brief public and private sector partners on FIFA26 intelligence operations and posture.
Operational Support
• 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.
Risk Assessment and Threat Analysis
• 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.
Compliance and Documentation
• 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.
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, public safety, or law enforcement.
• Strong existing relationships, or ability to quickly develop relationships with local and federal security forces in Toronto and Vancouver.
• 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.
• Ability to work under pressure and make informed decisions in dynamic environments.
• Fluent in English; French and/or Spanish proficiency is a plus.
• 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.
• Minimum five years of experience in intelligence analysis, public safety, or law enforcement.
• Strong existing relationships, or ability to quickly develop relationships with local and federal security forces in Toronto and Vancouver.
• 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.
• Ability to work under pressure and make informed decisions in dynamic environments.
• Fluent in English; French and/or Spanish proficiency is a plus.
• 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.
