Deputy Director, Intelligence and Information Sharing - Secure Community Network

We are Secure Community Network (SCN), a nonprofit 501(c)(3) serving as the official safety and security organization of the Jewish community in North America. Here at SCN, we deeply value the team of people who work diligently to commit their lives to action for a better tomorrow.

The Deputy Director, Intelligence and Information Sharing oversees all operations of the Secure Community Network (SCN) Jewish Security Operations Command Center (JSOCC) and Duty Desk, which serve as the hub for threat monitoring, intelligence analysis, information sharing, and incident reporting as it relates risks and threats impacting the Jewish community in North America. Responsibilities include strategic planning and oversight of the section, management of staff, and development of policies, objectives, budgets, and program activities. The Deputy Director is also responsible for developing and maintaining strategic relationships with external entities including the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Fusion Centers, and state, municipal, military, tribal, private, public, nonprofit, and academic sector parties, as well as maintaining Memorandums of Understanding with various stakeholders to ensure liaison efforts, and fostering intelligence and law enforcement community connectivity with all entities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversees the strategy and operations of the Jewish Security Operations Command Center (JSOCC) ensuring optimal effectiveness and efficiency of the section through strategic planning and the development and implementation of policies, objectives, budgets, tools, and program activities, as well as leading the JSOCC in emergency situations/response.
• Builds, manages, and coordinates interactions, communications, and agreements related to intelligence and information sharing with local, state, tribal, and federal partners, as well as partners across the private and nonprofit sectors, to ensure effective intelligence gathering and dissemination of information to safeguard SCN's security efforts on a 24/7 basis.
• Serves as a subject matter expert for intelligence analysis and operations and leads the team of analysts in all aspects of the intelligence cycle and incident response support operations.
• Maintains a clear and accurate understanding of present and future threats, trends, and operational intelligence developments relevant to the Jewish community. Remains up to date on current events, particularly those related to relevant subjects and regions, and guides the team in providing analysis of those events, both for internal and external consumption.
• Represents SCN at high-level and high-profile meetings and large and small group speaking events.
• Oversees the monitoring of all planned events, spontaneous incidents, gatherings of interest, and emergencies that concern the community served by SCN.
• Develops or oversees, as appropriate, comprehensive briefs and reports focused on current threat level intelligence.
• Interprets pertinent laws, policies, and community standards, to include advancing emerging protocols and practices across the network
• Serves as a member of the SCN Executive Leadership Team and represents the National Director and the organization as required; active in daily management decisions.
• Ensures overall interoperability and cross-functionality with other sections and departments within the organization.
• Develops and implements the section's annual budget and monitors expenses related to specific section needs.
• Participates in and/or directs the recruitment, training, professional development, performance management, and capacity-building of relevant staff.
• Ensures all department-specific policies and procedures are up-to-date and understood by all impacted staff.
• Provides required or requested assistance to partner organizations.
• Stays current regarding training standards, codes, and statutes that affect SCN and the Jewish community.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field, plus a minimum of 15 years of experience in intelligence community, law enforcement, or military security operations, including responsibility for the collection, analysis, and sharing of intelligence and information, through managing a fusion center, security operations center, real-time crime center or other relevant operations related to threat intelligence. An equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience may be considered.
• Preferred qualifications include experience with Open Source Intelligence (OSINT), a master's degree in a relevant field, and demonstrated supervisory experience.
• Understanding of relevant intelligence processes, plans, platforms, initiatives, guidelines, and standards, including appropriate national, international, and criminal/terrorism data systems, and the intelligence cycle.
• Expertise in the development of intelligence collection plans and a comprehensive intelligence product line.
• Proficient with emerging information and communication technologies relevant to intelligence and information sharing. Ability to identify and evaluate technologies as needed to support the effective operation of the JSOCC.
• Ability to mentor, supervise, lead and assess performance of teams in support of the intelligence & information sharing mission.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills, including the preparation of complex written reports and experience with conducting oral briefings and presentations.
• Knowledge of state and federal constitutional and statutory privacy and civil liberties provisions.
• Knowledge and experience in the development of operational planning, policies, protocols, and procedures
• Knowledge of incident and emergency management response procedures and protocols.
• Skilled in using professional judgment in dealing with entities from all sectors and other professionals in law enforcement, intelligence, and emergency management communities.
• Demonstrated leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to design, develop, and execute plans and strategies.
• Ability to make independent and accurate decisions with tact and diplomacy, including under pressure and in crisis situations.
• Ability to maintain the integrity of confidential efforts and documents.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, challenging, and fast-paced organization.
• Ability to obtain and hold a security clearance.
• Ability to travel regularly as needed, including by air.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

ABOUT SCN

The Secure Community Network (SCN), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is the official homeland safety and security organization of the Jewish community in North America. Founded in 2004 under the auspices of The Jewish Federations of North America and the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, SCN serves as the central organization dedicated exclusively to the safety and security of the American Jewish community, working across 146 federations, 50 partner organizations, over 300 independent communities, and other partners in the public, private, nonprofit, and academic sectors. SCN is dedicated to ensuring that Jewish organizations, communities, life, and culture can not only exist safely and securely but flourish. Learn more at securecommunitynetwork.org.

Secure Community Network is an equal-opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of religion, race, color, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

SCN has long been a committed leader in adopting, modeling, and encouraging adherence to Jewish values, including advocating for approaches that address issues related to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA). Please review our DEIA statement here.