Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location RAF St Mawgan About the job Job summary This is an exciting opportunity to work as an intelligence analyst within the Maritime Data Assessment Centre (MDAC), which is part of the Defence Intelligence organisation, supporting key MOD operational outputs. This role is highly suited for an individual with experience of intelligence and acoustics analysis, who once qualified, will form part of a 24/7/365 team with the interpretation of national intelligence products within this specialist field. This position is advertised at 37 hours per week, during training, and then weekly hours as rostered. In Defence Intelligence (DI) our people solve problems, create understanding and give perspective to the diverse and complex Defence threats and challenges in a rapidly changing world. Together our civilians and military personnel inform decision making in Defence, manage complex finance programmes and develop new technology. In DI we believe your unique experiences, view and understanding of the world could provide a vital perspective and contribution to our work. We recognise that great minds do not think alike and are striving to increase our diversity representation at all levels. As an equal opportunities employer we hire, train and promote people based on merit and inspire to create an inclusive workplace free of discrimination. We also offer flexible working arrangements such as job share. All job adverts in DI are subject to fair and open competition. Job description You will be required to conduct accurate data analysis and assessment, to inform and disseminate timely and relevant reports as required by MDAC outputs. Responsibilities Once trained you will be required to work as part of rolling shift pattern to cover for a 365 day, 24 hours per day, operation. You will be responsible for conducting accurate and timely analysis of source data and utilising appropriate analytical techniques to deliver assessments in a method most appropriate for the task. You will sustain a continual cycle of source analysis reporting, using appropriate dissemination means and recognise protective markings, and classifications as appropriate. You will work with the Team Co-Ordinator to develop and review search plans and criteria. You will be required to present analytical data in various forms, as required by the task for review by the Team Co-Ordinator to be used for reporting to, and inform decision making by, the Team Leader. Maintaining robust audit trails for the source data obtained. You will need to develop your own analytical tradecraft by identifying and undertaking relevant acoustic analysis specific training to enhance your own Master Analyst proficiencies beyond the awareness level. You will be required to qualify as both a Team Co-Ordinator and a Team Leader to provide additional resilience within the shift team. You will need to complete non-functional mandatory training and other appropriate administration tasks, as required, within the duties of this role. Person specification Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Excellent IT skills, including word processing, PowerPoint and excel spreadsheets. The ability to prioritise, work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Ability to work as part of a team. Strong analytical thinking and logical reasoning. Capability to objectively analyse all sides of an issue (not on TORs but are an essential role requirement) Qualifications You will be required to qualify as a Senior Analyst. For applicants not already qualified, there is the requirement to become qualified within the first 12 months of employment. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Communicating and Influencing Managing a Quality Service Making Effective Decisions Developing Self and Others We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form: Communicating and Influencing Managing a Quality Service Making Effective Decisions Benefits Alongside your salary of £29,580, Ministry of Defence contributes £8,569 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. Once qualified and on shift, the relevant shift allowance will apply. There are a wide variety of employee benefits for civil service staff in DI, including (this list is not exhaustive ): Salary Payroll Giving Financial Education Resources Bicycle Purchase Advance & Cycle to Work Scheme Holiday, Season Ticket, Tenancy Deposit & Workspace Salary Advance Loans Free Parking (not available at Main Building) Generous Pension Scheme with employer contribution between 26.6% & 30.3% Death in Service Benefit Up to 30 days Annual Leave, and one Privilege Day Special Leave (including Study Leave and Volunteering Leave) Adoption, and Shared Parental Leave Childcare Vouchers Flexible Working Hours Discounted Healthcare Packages Eyesight Tests and Spectacles On-Site Gyms at many sites (notional membership fee apply) Employee Assistance Programme In-Year Reward and Thank You Schemes Talent Schemes Defence Discounts Microsoft & Vodafone Employee Discount Schemes Boundless and Civil Service Sports Council Memberships available On-site shops, restaurants & cafes at most sites Further details may be found at Civilian Discover My Benefits (mod.gov.uk) Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working. This is a non-contractual arrangement where all office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD office, will also count towards this level of attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this may work in their team from the Vacancy Holder (see advert for contact details). Defence Business Services cannot respond to any questions about working arrangements. The post does not offer relocation expenses. External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period. The post does not offer relocation expenses. External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period. Things you need to know Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience. You will be required to provide a CV details to include job history, qualification details and previous skills and experience. You will also be required to provide a statement of suitability (1000 words). Sift You will be assessed against the following Success Profiles Behaviours: Communicating and Influencing Managing a Quality Service Making Effective Decisions If we receive a high number of applications the sift will take place using your CV, Personal Statement and prior working experience within an intelligence or acoustics environment. Interview You will be assessed against the following Success Profiles Behaviours: Managing a Quality Service Making Effective Decisions Developing Self and Others We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request adjustments. Candidates should be aware that their office-based workplace will only have stair access and is underground with no windows. The use of Personal Electronic Devices within these workplaces, will align with MOD policy. Successful candidates will be subject to a 12-month probation period, during which they will be required to become qualified for the role. Training is anticipated to last between 7- 12 months. Once qualified, individuals will be required to work a shift rotation of between 8-12 hrs duration, covering days, nights and back shifts. The shift allowance paid will be determined by the shift pattern worked and will be discussed at interview. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. This post is a Reserved position therefore this vacancy is open to UK nationals only and cannot be offered to someone with dual nationality. The level of security needed is Developed Vetting (DV). Successful candidates who do not hold the necessary clearances will be made provisional job offers and asked to undergo our vetting procedures. Once the relevant clearances have been acquired a formal job offer will be made and start dates can be discussed. Should candidates fail to acquire the relevant clearances the provisional job offer will be rescinded. Candidates should note this process can take several months. The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact: DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3mod.gov.uk. As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came in to effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical. This role does not meet that category and we will not sponsor a visa. It is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points based system. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn. Strategic Command is going through a significant transformation programme which aims to improve the way the Command conducts its business and delivers for Defence and the nation. As a consequence of this, all posts within Strategic Command Headquarters and in time the wider organisation, are/will be subject to review and potential changes as we continuously improve across the period of the transformation programme. These changes may be minor or could be more substantive and will generate new opportunities. Throughout, the Commands transformation programme is committed to following the MODs framework on managing and supporting people through the change process and places an emphasis on early and open consultation and engagement with the Commands personnel and Trade Unions. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is developed vetting (opens in a new window). See our vetting charter (opens in a new window). People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Nationality requirements Open to UK nationals only. Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window). The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy. Diversity and Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window). Apply and further information This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Contact point for applicants Job contact : Name : Neil Wilson Email : neil.wilson780mod.gov.uk Recruitment team Email : DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3mod.gov.uk Further information Please ensure you read the attached candidate information document prior to completing your application. If you are dissatisfied with the service you have received from DBS, or believe that DBS has failed to follow the recruitment process in line with the Civil Service Commission principles of selection for appointment on merit on the basis of Fair and Open competition, you can raise a formal complaint by writing to DBS at the following address: Defence Business Services, Scanning Hub, Room 6124, Tomlinson House, Norcross Lane, Blackpool, FY5 3WP. If after raising your complaint with DBS you remain dissatisfied you can complain directly to the Civil Service Commission at the following address: Civil Service commission, Room G/8, 1 Horse Guards Road, London, SW1A 2HQ Or by email: infocsc.gov.uk. 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