Central Investigations Analyst - Austin, United States - Meta

Description

Central Investigations Analyst Responsibilities:

Investigate issues around organized criminal group activities, and other violent groups/harms, and how they impact Meta, our products and our communities, with a focus on understanding how bad actors may try to utilize our family of apps and services
Investigate complex cases and conduct deep analysis of potential threats that may manifest on Meta technologies
Independently manage multiple complex analytical efforts that contribute to functional strategy and influence leadership on key business decisions
Identify sources of abusive behavior, quickly and accurately assessing the credibility of potential threats in order to mitigate risk of harm
Work crossfunctionally with other analytic and investigative teams across the company, including collaborating with Policy, Engineering, and Integrity partners

- suggest and influence company-wide policy changes and contribute to changes in automated detection, specifically towards organized criminal groups and other severe harms

Gather, analyze, and synthesize relevant data to identify potential abuse
Work independently under highpressure situations and make sound decisions with little to no supervision
Work with graphic and sensitive content on a regular basis
Available for afterhours and weekend work

Minimum Qualifications:

BA/BS degree or equivalent
5+ years of professional experience in investigations or analysis in law enforcement, security, risk, or safety domains
Experience working with sensitive issues that include graphic violence, a variety of religious and political views, and/or adult content
Experience and inclination to protect highly confidential information

Preferred Qualifications:

8+ years of professional experience in investigations or analysis in law enforcement, security, risk, or safety domains
Spanish language proficiency
Investigative or analytical experience related to organized crime and adjacent harms
Subject matter knowledge on organized crime and illicit drug trafficking, especially pertaining to various social media platforms, analytical tools, and online research tools
Analytical and investigative skills combined with the experience to quickly assess large amounts of data in order to detect critical and credible information
Knowledge of data tools such as SQL, Python, or other data analytics programming coding languages and data visualization tools
Effective communication skills
Experience conducting open source investigations and/or investigations on behalf of a technology company

About Meta:
Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world.

Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology.

People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.