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DCI CI Operator

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Government & Politics
    Research & Development
  • Cambridge

AI generated summary

  • You must have strong communication skills, analytical experience in intelligence, time management, customer focus, team collaboration, and relevant qualifications, along with DV/eDV clearance.
  • You will deliver high-quality counter intelligence outputs, conduct investigations, build expertise, identify intelligence gaps, and maintain relationships with key customers in the intelligence community.

Requirements

  • Evidence of excellent written and verbal communications skills.
  • Ability to identify, distil and analyse complex data and present to non-technical customers.
  • Evidence of being able to effectively manage own time and customer expectations when faced with competing demands.
  • Experience in an intelligence / investigations or related environment, with direct experience of managing analytical or investigative activities.
  • Evidence of planning and delivering, often under time pressure.
  • Proactive team player with the ability to work on a variety of projects at the same time.
  • Excellent customer management skills.
  • Evidence of capability to maintain professional service standards and enthusiasm to learn and develop.
  • Experience of Defence and National Security environment.
  • DV / eDV clearance.
  • Relevant analytical / investigative qualifications (DIAM, PIP1, CIPFA etc).

Responsibilities

  • Deliver and communicate high quality, impactful counter intelligence outputs. This should be underpinned by analysis (verbal and written) that adheres to the Professional Head of Intelligence Assessment’s Analytic Standards and DI guidance. When required, plan and conduct Defence investigations and operations to counter the threat from hostile espionage and intelligence threats, including insider threats, within resource and risk parameters. This ranges from managerial oversight, planning and co-ordination to on the ground investigative and operational activity.
  • Build Subject Matter Expertise and maintain a high level of situational awareness, using all resources available to you. Act as an expert across your community.
  • Ensure intelligence gaps are identified; actively seek to fill gaps through conducting research and tasking collection following the relevant guidance, processes and legislation. Engage with efforts to innovate data exploitation.
  • Apply a range of critical and creative approaches and techniques to process information and answer customer intelligence requirements. Maintain and develop analytic skills.
  • Promote good tradecraft and give and accept constructive challenge.
  • Build and maintain positive working relationships with key customers and ensure intelligence output is aligned to their requirements, decision-making processes and timelines.
  • Participate fully in relevant national and international intelligence community collaboration processes and activities.

FAQs

What is the working location for the DCI CI Operator role?

The working location for the DCI CI Operator role is RAF Wyton.

Is flexible working available for this position?

Yes, flexible working arrangements such as flexi-time, job share, and compressed hours are offered, although the post holder must spend a minimum of 80% of their working week in the office.

What are the working hours for this role?

This role is advertised at 37 hours per week unless applied for on a part-time basis.

What does the DCI's mission focus on?

The DCI's mission focuses on understanding and contesting espionage and hostile intelligence threats in partnership with national and allied intelligence and security organisations.

What qualifications are desirable for this position?

Desirable qualifications include experience in the Defence and National Security environment, DV/eDV clearance, and relevant analytical/investigative qualifications (such as DIAM, PIP1, CIPFA, etc.).

What are the key responsibilities of the DCI CI Operator?

Key responsibilities include delivering high-quality counter intelligence outputs, planning and conducting Defence investigations, building subject matter expertise, identifying intelligence gaps, applying analytic skills, promoting good tradecraft, and maintaining positive working relationships with key customers.

Are interview travel expenses reimbursed?

No, interview travel expenses will not be reimbursed.

Is there an emphasis on diversity and inclusion in the recruitment process?

Yes, the Ministry of Defence is committed to increasing diversity representation and creating an inclusive workplace free of discrimination.

What type of training and professional development opportunities are available?

Professional development opportunities are committed to continued personal and professional growth, with learning as one of the core values.

What benefits are available for successful candidates?

Benefits include joining the Civil Service Pension Scheme, an annual leave allowance, flexible working options, health and wellbeing initiatives, family-friendly benefits, and more.

What is the security requirement for this role?

Successful candidates must meet the Developed Vetting security requirements before they can be appointed.

How can applicants get in touch for more information?

Applicants can contact the NCGI Recruitment Team at UKStratCom-DI-NCGI-Recruitment@mod.gov.uk for more information.

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Mission & Purpose

We protect the security, independence and interests of the United Kingdom at home and abroad. We work with our allies and partners whenever possible. Our aim is to ensure that the UK’s Armed Forces have the training, equipment and support necessary for their work, and that we keep within budget. Our priorities 2015 to 2020 are to: protect our people project our global influence promote our prosperity maintain a strategic base and integrated global support network, and manage the Department of State