Intelligence Advisor (Japan)

Strider Technologies delivers strategic intelligence that helps organizations make faster, more confident decisions in an increasingly complex global environment. Using cutting-edge AI and proprietary methodologies, we transform open-source data into actionable insights that help protect technology, talent, and supply chains from nation-state risks.

As an Intelligence Advisor focused on the Japan market, you will help organizations navigate the intersection of geopolitics, emerging technology, and economic security. This role is ideal for someone who can transform complex intelligence and fragmented data into clear, decision-ready insights for executives and operational leaders.

You will work closely with clients in Japan while collaborating across Strider’s intelligence, product, and engineering teams in the United States. Your work will directly inform strategic decisions related to technology competition, supply chain resilience, and national security risk in a rapidly evolving global landscape.

Key Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Professional experience in strategic intelligence, geopolitical risk analysis, economic security, or a related field.

• Expertise in the People’s Republic of China’s science and technology strategy, including technology acquisition and industrial policy.

• Experience conducting open-source intelligence (OSINT) research and analysis.

• Professional proficiency in Mandarin Chinese.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including experience briefing senior executive, government, or institutional audiences.

• Ability to communicate complex analytical findings clearly and effectively to stakeholders in Japanese.

• Experience developing intelligence products that translate technical or geopolitical developments into operationally relevant insights.

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, client-facing environment with strong ownership and accountability.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting clients or stakeholders in Japan or the broader Asia-Pacific region.

• Familiarity with Japan’s national security, technology, academic, or industrial landscape.

• Experience working with large datasets, data analysis tools, or AI-enabled research workflows.

• Experience collaborating across cross-functional teams including intelligence, product, engineering, or client success organizations.

Description

As an Intelligence Advisor at Strider, you will support Japan-based clients by delivering strategic intelligence that informs executive and operational decision-making. You will analyze geopolitical and technological developments, identify emerging risks, and help organizations better understand the global dynamics shaping innovation and economic competition.

In this role, you will:

• Conduct research and analysis on nation-state activity, with a focus on strategic intent, economic policy, and technology acquisition.

• Analyze emerging and dual-use technologies, including artificial intelligence, semiconductors, quantum technologies, biotechnology, space systems, and advanced manufacturing.

• Identify indicators of economic coercion, espionage, illicit technology transfer, and supply chain vulnerabilities.

• Develop intelligence products that connect technical signals and geopolitical developments to strategic business and operational implications.

• Map relationships among governments, companies, academic institutions, and global supply chains to identify potential risks and exposures.

• Deliver timely, actionable insights to senior leaders and operational stakeholders.

• Serve as a key liaison between Japan-based client needs and U.S.-based intelligence, product, and engineering teams.

• Identify opportunities to improve Strider’s datasets, workflows, and analytic capabilities for the Japan market.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to adapt products and intelligence capabilities to regional client requirements.

• Support client workshops, training sessions, and thought leadership engagements in Japan and across the region.

Why Join Strider?

• Work at the forefront of technology, geopolitics, and economic security.

• Help organizations make critical decisions in an increasingly complex global environment.

• Collaborate with experts across intelligence, technology, and policy disciplines.

• Contribute to a rapidly growing company shaping the future of strategic intelligence.

• Operate in an environment that values curiosity, ownership, collaboration, and impact.

Benefits:

• Competitive Compensation

• Company Equity Options

• Flexible PTO

• Wellness Reimbursement

• US Holidays (Office Closed)

• Paid Parental Leave

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• 401(k) Plan

Strider is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate against employees or applicants based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We comply with all relevant employment laws in the locations where we operate. This commitment applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, and professional development.