Corporate Security Intelligence and Investigations Expert

This role delivers expert analysis and timely intelligence for Corteva Agriscience Corporate Security by identifying security threats, risks, and trends to aid decision-making. The position serves as a focal point for corporate security threat intelligence, translating disparate information into actionable assessments and briefings for leaders and operational teams. Responsibilities include managing complex investigations—such as financial or trade secret theft—using public records and open-source tools, building intelligence resources globally, and performing security assessments across operational, physical, cyber, event, travel, and executive domains. The position also helps coordinate global executive protection, supports investigations with company resources, and serves as an investigative subject matter expert.

Occasional travel is required. Location: Indianapolis is preferred. This position offers a comprehensive domestic relocation benefits package.

Duties And Responsibilities

Strategic Duties

• Understand and apply the overall strategy and plans of the Corporate Security organization, leveraging expertise to ensure effective implementation and compliance.
• Collaborate with the Corporate Security leadership team to define strategic direction, set priorities, allocate resources, and develop operational systems.
• Proactively engage with external associations and form partnerships with peer organizations to adopt industry improvements and best practices.
  
  

Core Responsibilities

• Monitor, collect, and analyze internal and external threat data, trends, and events to identify risks and provide actionable intelligence.
• Produce and deliver threat intelligence products (e.g., threat assessments, incident/intelligence summaries, advisories, and executive briefings) to inform protective operations, travel and event security, crisis response, and investigative decision-making.
• Assist with coordinating executive security for the Chief Executive Officer and key personnel globally, including oversight of Board of Director meetings and special events requiring heightened security measures.
• Lead investigations into trade secret theft, including evidence handling and preparation of reports.
• Disseminate intelligence appropriately by documenting and sharing key findings with Corporate Security leadership and relevant stakeholders.
• Assess global events for their potential impact on the company.
• Identify threat trends and deliver informed threat assessments.
• Advise on strategies for risk mitigation.
• Collaborate with peers and build intelligence networks as directed.
• Qualify for and maintain eligibility for the Armed Security Officer (ASO) program, as required to support operations under the DCA Access Standard Security Program (DASSP), including completing required training and periodic requalification in accordance with applicable TSA program requirements.
• Support additional Corporate Security functions, such as event security and facility safety.
  
  

Process Responsibilities

• Provide input and review for the development and implementation of intelligence collection tools, templates, and resources.
• Implement feedback processes to evaluate the value and effectiveness of intelligence products.
• Assist in coaching and training clients and stakeholders on the relevance and limitations of intelligence analysis.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on intelligence tools and processes.
• Support Corporate Security stakeholders in establishing threat intelligence streams within corporate tools.
• Participate in membership and case development for company insider threat tools and processes.
  
  

People Responsibilities

• Guide and support colleagues and partners to foster teamwork and build their skills.
• Manage relationships with suppliers involved in the intelligence program.
• Report major risks and incidents to upper management.
• Provide training to the Corporate Security Team on how to use threat intelligence tools and available resources.
  
  

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Experience

• Possesses over a decade of experience managing intelligence programs or projects in corporate, military, law enforcement, or governmental environments.
• Has a strong foundation in a relevant field and possesses expertise in intelligence analysis.
• Has spent at least five years leading complex investigations, including those focused on financial issues and trade secret theft.
• Demonstrates experience collaborating with international law enforcement agencies and government organizations.
• A bachelor’s degree is required.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in federal law enforcement is preferred.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Obtain a comprehensive understanding of business, intelligence, cyber security, geopolitics, protective operations, and strategic management, with a principled approach to overseeing the intelligence process.
• Maintains a broad awareness of risks impacting the technology sector, including emerging digital innovations and trends.
• Demonstrates the ability to make decisions aligned with organizational vision and strategy, effectively communicating these decisions to key stakeholders.
• Exhibits a strong interest in current events and maintains an acute awareness of physical and cyber security issues relevant to multinational organizations.
• Proficient in recommending enhancements to improve security effectiveness, efficiency, and ongoing development.
• Apply expertise to address the needs of a global audience.
• Develops and sustains open and transparent communications and processes for resolving issues within the functional team.
• Establishes and nurtures strategic relationships and communications that contribute value to the company and other teams as required.
• Rapidly synthesizes and summarizes information from diverse sources into succinct analytical assessments.
• Excels in both verbal and written communication in English.
• Demonstrates advanced critical thinking abilities applicable to varied information sets.
• Capable of analyzing and resolving complex and non-routine problems.
• Adept at managing multiple projects and setting priorities effectively.
• Possesses strong consultation, facilitation, and influencing capabilities.
  
  

Competencies

• Drives engagement with a global audience
• Optimizes work processes for efficiency and effectiveness
• Demonstrate leadership in resolving complex and non-routine problems
• Innovates by synthesizing and summarizing information from diverse sources
• Collaborates and builds networks across teams and functions
• Develops and sustains open and transparent communications
• Exhibits strong consultation, facilitation, and influencing skills
• Applies advanced critical thinking abilities to varied situations
• Manages multiple projects and sets priorities effectively
• Upholds strong ethics and professionalism in all interactions
  
  

Benefits – How We’ll Support You

• Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills
• Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place
• Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment
• Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays
• Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father
• Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program
• Learn more about our total rewards package here - Corteva Benefits
• Check out life at Corteva! www.linkedin.com/company/corteva/life
  
  

Are you a good match? Apply today! We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.

Corteva Agriscience is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.