Senior Security Analyst

Total Number of Openings

1

Provides in-depth, strategic analysis of geopolitical and security-related risks and other developments that have the potential to impact company personnel, assets, and future interests.

Supports major customers/clients and leads projects of medium scope and complexity under limited supervision. Detailed knowledge of most aspects of the work function.

Chevron is accepting online applications for the position of Global Security Geopolitical Risk Analyst, Africa, through September 24th, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time). The position is located in Washington D.C.

Overview:

Global Security is charged with providing high-quality, cost-competitive and reliable security services with operational excellence. The organization is committed to supporting its diverse customers and achieving their respective business objectives through the delivery of programs designed to protect Chevron's people and assets, thus creating superior value for Chevron shareholders, customers, partners, employees and the countries in which we operate. Outstanding individual and collective performance of the Global Security organization will help the Corporation achieve its vision—to be the global energy company most admired for its people, partnerships and performance.

The Geopolitical Risk Analysis team informs global security and company decisions by providing strategic analysis of geopolitical and security-related risks, grounded in regional expertise and an understanding of Chevron’s businesses. We enhance the security of personnel and assets by providing concise assessments and briefings that inform future business decisions and support base business and existing operations.

Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to:

• Proactively providing timely, strategic analysis of geopolitical and security risks in Africa that could affect Company personnel, operations, assets and business interests.
• Developing tailored analytic product lines designed to support internal clients and help inform business decisions.
• Closely monitoring and assessing evolving regional threats and potential crises, which may require working outside of normal business hours.
• Traveling frequently (25% of time) to relevant company locations across Africa to assess the evolving risk landscape, understand key business challenges and maintain collaborative relationships.
• Enhance and contribute to the team’s range of tools, including ‘points of view’ briefings and scenario planning exercises, to help global security and the business understand the geopolitical threat environment.
• Liaising frequently with regional and industry subject matter experts, both internal and external.
• Regular engagement with global security’s regional managers. Working closely with Regional Security Advisors and contributing to the mitigation of risks through the company’s Security Risk Assessment Program.
• Staying flexible and being willing to function as a generalist, monitoring issues and providing analytic assessments of other security-related risks, when needed.

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of 7 years' experience as a professional analyst focused on Africa issues, such as for the US government, a private-sector security or political risk enterprise, or think tanks.
• Extensive subject matter expertise pertaining to geopolitics and regional security issues in the Africa region.
• Excellent communication skills, oral and written.  
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interface effectively with peers as well as with senior management.
• Ability to build successful relationships across organizations and cultures.
• Ability to work independently but also collaborate effectively with other team members to support business needs.
• Ability to adapt quickly and easily to changing priorities, meet tight deadlines, and manage multiple tasks at once.
• Previous experience living or working overseas.
• A valid passport and willingness to travel internationally.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in a relevant field (such as international relations, regional studies, history, economics, political science).
• Significant understanding of, or previous experience in, the energy industry.
• Previous experience living or working in Africa.
• Good understanding of Middle East and North Africa geopolitical and security issues.
• Extensive network of relevant subject matter experts in the U.S. and Africa.
• Ability to obtain U.S. government security clearance. 

Relocation Options: 

Relocation may be considered. 

International Considerations: 

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