As a Senior Analyst you will work under the direction of the Assistant Director (Assessment) todeliver global maritime security t.....
As a Senior Analyst you will work under the direction of the Assistant Director (Assessment) to
deliver global maritime security threat analysis and understanding, in accordance with JMSC strategic and operational priorities; or
analysis and understanding relating to Russian activity to avoid sanctions, in accordance with HMT, DfT and JMSC strategic and operational priorities.
This work is at the cutting-edge of delivering cross-government maritime security threat assessments in support of delivering the JMSC Mandate. It offers an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative intelligence community and participate in developing and delivering Government-facing, consolidated maritime security threat understanding. You will be able to collate and cohere threat understanding from across the national and international intelligence communities, fusing it into authoritative assessments to inform decision-making at all levels. The primary output supports the NMSC(O) in delivering the UK’s National Strategy for Maritime Security.
We have three roles available, one of which is permanent and two of which are fixed term for a period of two years in order to complete a finite piece of work. Please indicate in your Statement of Suitability which of these appointment terms you would prefer (see Selection Process details below for more information).
Successful candidates will be given a choice of appointment term in merit order. Should the first candidate in merit order opt for permanent appointments, the second and third candidates in merit order will only be offered a fixed term appointment. If they indicated a preference for permanent appointment only in their application, they will be placed on a reserve list and could be offered the same role on a permanent basis should further vacancies arise within 12 months. If they decline having indicated in their application they would accept a fixed term appointment, their application will be withdrawn. Candidates held on a reserve list may be offered one of these roles at a later date should further vacancies arise and in the event that the vacancy is not offered on their preferred appointment term (permanent rather than fixed term or vice versa), they will remain on the reserve list.
Responsibilities
Duties include but are not limited to:
Researching, drafting and delivering high-quality, global maritime threat assessments and presentations to satisfy standing and ad hoc intelligence requirements.
Maintaining and building enduring linkages with national and international intelligence counterparts, to understand threats in the global maritime domain.
Building an exhaustive knowledge and understanding of all threat vectors within a designated geographic region.
Understanding, articulating and helping drive forward JMSC Assessment priorities, and in turn, supporting wider business to deliver the JMSC Mandate.
Providing strong support to the Assistant Director across the full range of assessment duties, including day to day and urgent, high profile or sensitive issues.
Proactively taking responsibility for engaging with stakeholders and customers, delivering outcomes and resolving issues.
Providing high quality, succinct, timely and accurate advice and briefings.
Maintaining an overview of issues affecting wider JMSC activity.
Managing and directing the activities of one Higher Analyst.
Please also note that candidates will be required to obtain DV clearance before starting in the role.
Due to the nature of the work and the systems you will be required to access, you will likely be required to spend more than 60% of your working time in an office.
Person specification
We are looking for someone who:
Can demonstrate a passion for analysis and previous analytical experience.
Is a self-starter, able to work collaboratively and at pace to deliver against the JMSC’s objectives.
Is able to build effective stakeholder relationships and understand operational pressures across the JMSC and its stakeholders.
Has a keen interest in expanding knowledge and keeping up to date with global affairs.
Is adaptable, responsive, and sensitive to a changing political environment
Is able to effectively prioritise work.
Essential Criteria
You must be able to demonstrate:
Having previously applied highly proficient analytical skills independently to complex work, with minimal supervision.
Experience of leading and managing a team.
Exercising judgement in selecting the best approach to achieve the task while meeting existing standards and procedures and effectively negotiating priorities and deadlines.
Understanding how your work and the work of your team can assist and inform organisational objectives and the wider understanding of potential threats.
Being able to develop strong stakeholder relationships, both domestically and internationally, with a view to building enduring and collaborative analytical partnerships.
Using creative and critical thinking in analysis and research to support assessments, applying structured methods to explain how verdicts have been reached.
The ability to effectively articulate thought processes and complex matters concisely, visually, verbally and in writing.
Desirable Criteria
Advanced level (Professional Head of Intelligence Assessment) PHIA-endorsed analytical skills (or it’s predecessors) or equivalent.
An ability to routinely review effort and outputs, taking the initiative to appropriately challenge and suggest improvements.
Understand your areas of responsibility and display awareness of the wider impact of your actions.
