Risk Analyst for Apogee Global RMS

Risk Analyst (Contract, Journeyman Level) Rogue Risk Analysis Group (RRAG), Apogee Global RMS, LLC Apogee Global RMS, LLC is a practitioner-led enterprise risk management firm based in San Jose, CA. We operate on the Nexus of Risk thesis: cyber, physical, and human capital risks are causally interconnected and must be governed as a unified discipline. Apogee serves North American small/mid-market enterprises and public sector clients across financial services, healthcare, professional services, tech, and education. The firm holds federal SDVOSB and California DVBE certifications. The Rogue Risk Analysis Group (RRAG) is Apogee's risk intelligence and research arm. RRAG produces subscription advisory products, briefings, and intelligence assessments grounded in the proprietary Nexus of Risk framework (12 domains across causal, consequence, and environmental tiers). The team's work supports client advisory engagements, executive briefings, and thought leadership programs (Risk Apogee podcast, RRAG webinar series). Apogee is engaging contract Risk Analysts at the journeyman level to expand research capacity. The Risk Analyst scopes, researches, and delivers written analytical products with limited supervision, reporting to the Team Leader, RRAG. This role is structured for analysts who want substantive research work tied to a published product line without the overhead of a full-time billet. Responsibilities: Conduct primary and open-source intelligence (OSINT) research across the 12 Nexus of Risk domains: cyber, physical security, people, operational, financial, technology, safety, strategic, reputation, compliance/regulatory, supply chain, and geopolitical. Produce written analytical products including flat-rate client advisories, sector briefings, alert notifications, and content for subscription-tier deliverables. Apply structured analytic techniques to evaluate likelihood, impact, and intersection effects across risk domains. Maintain analytical rigor consistent with Nexus taxonomy and Apogee editorial standards (academic register, clear separation between framework content and illustrative examples). Contribute research inputs to the Risk Apogee podcast, RRAG webinars, and LinkedIn content. Participate in weekly editorial planning and product reviews. Required Qualifications: 3–7 years of professional experience in risk analysis, intelligence analysis, cybersecurity research, threat intel, geopolitical analysis, or a related research function. Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., intelligence studies, security studies, international relations, computer science, risk management, public policy). Portfolio of written analytical products (be prepared to share 2–3 sanitized writing samples). Working command of at least one Nexus domain, with analytical literacy across adjacent domains. Proficiency with OSINT methods, source evaluation, and structured sourcing. Strong written English; ability to write to a defined editorial voice and revise efficiently. Capacity to operate independently, manage deliverable timelines, and communicate proactively. Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of risk frameworks: NIST CSF 2.0, NIST AI RMF, ISO 31000, ISO 27001, COSO ERM, CMMC 2.0, or FAIR. Prior experience in government, intelligence community, military, law enforcement, or regulated industries. Relevant certifications: CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CFE, PSP, CPP, Security+, GIAC, or recognized intelligence analyst credentials. Experience producing subscription-based intelligence or commercial advisory products. Comfort with platform-based analytical workflows and AI-assisted research tooling. Experience supporting executive or board-level audiences. Engagement Terms: Contract role (1099 or W-2 contractor depending on jurisdiction and preference). Remote within the US. Occasional travel for client engagements or firm offsites at Apogee expense. Hourly or project-based compensation, market-competitive and commensurate with experience. Initial 6-month engagement, with renewal contingent on performance and ongoing product demand. Apogee retains exclusive ownership of work product; standard contractor NDA and IP provisions apply.