State Operations Intelligence Support Coordinator

From wildfires to pandemics, the State of California is experiencing an unprecedented number of emergencies. If you are looking for a career path where you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of millions of vulnerable Californians, consider joining Cal OES.

About the Opportunity:

The Cal OES Homeland Security Division's State Threat Assessment Center (STAC) functions as California's information sharing clearinghouse, focusing on strategic threat analysis and situational awareness reporting. It supports statewide leadership and the public safety community in their efforts to prevent, prepare for, mitigate, and respond to all crimes and hazards that could impact California's citizens and critical infrastructure. A key aspect of the STAC's mission is to maintain this high level of security while simultaneously preserving civil liberties, individual privacy, and constitutional rights.

Ready to safeguard California personnel, agencies, and technology from travel security risks? Join our dynamic team as an Intelligence Support Coordinator to identify, analyze, and mitigate emerging threats. As part of the Tactical Intelligence Unit (TIU), you’ll help California’s public safety agencies in identifying indicators of threats to the public.

Key responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Applying the intelligence cycle to plan, collect, analyze, and produce tactical finished intelligence work products.
• Using law enforcement databases, homeland security platforms, and Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) research to identify threat actors and trends.
• Generating threat briefings for policymakers, response agencies, and stakeholders.
• Collaborating with federal, state, and local partners (e.g., State Department, law enforcement) to share intelligence and best practices.

If you’re ready to safeguard California’s public safety through threat analysis and protect critical infrastructure from emerging risks, apply today—we want to hear from you! Join our team and strengthen the state’s resilience.

This position is located at our Mather Campus and is eligible for a hybrid work schedule which includes up to one day of remote work per week. Additional in office days may be required based on the business need.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Click 'Apply Now' to read the official job bulletin and apply. Applications will be received until 11:59pm PST on June 3, 2025.

Desirable Qualifications:

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Strong critical thinking, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in developing and maintaining complex data and spreadsheets.
• Ability to research and analyze complex situations and data, identify potential solutions, and provide sound recommendations.
• Experience conducting open-source research.
• Familiarity with geopolitical issues and global security.
• Multi-cultural experience and/or multi-lingual.
• Familiarity with working in a collaborative, task-force environment with multiple partners, such as regional fusion centers, the California Cybersecurity Integration Center, and the Department of Homeland Security.

Working Conditions:

DMV Pull Program: Participation in the DMV Pull Program is required. The position(s) require(s) a valid Driver’s License (DL). You must answer the questions addressing your DL on your application. Ensure you provide your DL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.

Conflict of Interest: This position is designated under the Conflict-of-Interest Code and is required to complete Form 700 within 30 days of appointment. Failure to comply with the Conflict-of-Interest Code requirements may void the appointment.

Department Information:

The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture by hiring and retaining individuals from a variety of backgrounds and personal experiences. Our employees are empowered with the tools and resources necessary to meet our mission, while continuing to expand equity and inclusion efforts at all levels of the organization. We are committed to the spirit and work required to ensure the safety and resilience of every community in California.

Cal OES is an emergency response, homeland security, and disaster recovery agency and as a result, is a dynamic and exciting place to work in a team-oriented environment.

Cal OES provides training to enhance the understanding of emergency and incident management to all employees.

Homeland Security is the coordinated effort to ensure we are prepared to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to and recover from threats and acts of terrorism, plus other man-made or natural disasters or catastrophes. It requires a risk management process in order to ensure California has the right capabilities in place to manage those hazards that pose the greatest risk to the State, its people, and its critical infrastructure and key resources.

In the event of an emergency, employees may be contacted and requested to report to work in the event of an emergency. This contact may be outside of your normal working hours (evenings/nights, weekends, and holidays). This service may require irregular work hours, work locations other than the official duty location, and may include duties other than those specified in your official position description. Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature (weeks to months), with little advance notice, and you may be required to relocate to emergency sites.

Benefits:

Cal OES employees are eligible for a number of benefits and working for us is a great opportunity to join a committed team. Benefits include but are not limited to the following:

• Free Parking
• On-site Gym and Locker room
• Electric Carport
• Excellent CalPERS state pension plan
• 401(k) and 457(b) Plans
• Flexible Schedules
• Generous paid time off
• Health, dental & vision insurance for the employee or the employee's family
• Investment in careers development
• Located near many local eateries, financial institutions, and the Light Rail Station

Questions about the application process?

Email a recruiter at Talent@caloes.ca.gov and reference JC-478461