Regional Specialist Intelligence, Safety & Security

Reporting organizationally to the Senior Manager, Intelligence the Regional Specialist, Intelligence 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 main responsibilities and oversights of the Regional Specialist, Intelligence for the FIFA World Cup 26™ include:   

Intelligence Collection and Analysis 

• Collect and analyze intelligence specific to your assigned region (West, Central, or East) to identify potential security threats, trends, and vulnerabilities. 
• Monitor open-source intelligence (OSINT), social media, and other platforms to track emerging risks. 
• Collaborate with regional Fusion Centers, Real-Time Crime Centers, and law enforcement agencies to gather intelligence. 
• Develop and disseminate region-specific intelligence reports, risk assessments, and briefings to the Senior Manager and other stakeholders. 

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. 

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.

Risk Assessment and Threat Analysis 

• Conduct in-depth risk assessments for regional venues, teams, and events, identifying vulnerabilities and proposing mitigation strategies. 
• Prepare daily intelligence briefs and regional threat updates for operational teams during the tournament. 
• Analyze historical and emerging data to anticipate potential disruptions within the assigned region. 

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. 

We work hard at FIFA.
We are dedicated, ambitious and innovative.

And we respect our values. Always.

For all roles, we seek talented people with an entrepreneurial spirit and a global mindset.

The specific competencies we require for this position are:

• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Homeland Security, International Relations, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred). 
• Minimum five years of experience in intelligence analysis, public safety, or law enforcement. 
• 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. 
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex information into actionable insights. 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for building trust and effective collaboration. 
• Ability to work under pressure and make informed decisions in dynamic environments. 

We will only consider CVs submitted in English.