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Defence Intelligence Health Security Analyst

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UK Ministry of Defence

May 8

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Research & Development
    Healthcare
  • London

Requirements

  • A STEM degree (or equivalent experience) providing technical and/or analytical skills.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, enabling the post holder to succinctly convey complex information to a wide audience.
  • Ability to prioritise, work under pressure and to meet strict deadlines.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with others.
  • Experience of intelligence assessment and the UK intelligence community.
  • Good knowledge and awareness of global medical and health security issues (such as medical infrastructure vulnerability, emerging infectious diseases, novel biotechnology or environmental health developments).
  • Health or Medical Qualifications

Responsibilities

  • Fuse and critically evaluate medical, bio-scientific, epidemiological, environmental, and other information related to human or animal health from open and classified sources to assess medical capabilities, threats, and technologies. This includes health security hazards and threats, foreign military and civil medical capabilities and infrastructure, bioengineering, and the use of healthcare by foreign states of interest for diplomatic gain.
  • Develop subject matter expertise in health capabilities and medical and health security.
  • Build and maintain positive working relationships with customers and stakeholders, ensuring intelligence output is aligned to their requirements, decision-making processes and timelines.
  • Produce and communicate high quality, impactful intelligence assessments in accordance with the Professional Head of Intelligence Assessment analytic standards and Defence Intelligence guidance.
  • Brief intelligence assessment to customers, routinely including ministers, senior civil servants, and military policy and decision-makers.
  • Participate fully in national and international intelligence community collaboration processes and activities.
  • This post has line management responsibilities for one civilian HEO, and tasking and coordination authority for one military reservist, by setting objectives, delegating tasks and managing team workloads and production priorities. Critically review assessments for publication, and deputise for the team lead for product release where necessary.

FAQs

What is the location of the Defence Intelligence Health Security Analyst position?

The position is located at the MoD Main Building in London.

What are the working hours for this role?

The role requires 37 hours of work per week.

What is the salary for the Defence Intelligence Health Security Analyst position?

The salary for this position is £44,590, with additional contributions towards the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.

Are there any benefits associated with this role?

Yes, there are a wide variety of employee benefits including a generous pension scheme, up to 30 days of annual leave, flexible working hours, and additional employee support programs.

What kind of qualifications are required for this position?

A STEM degree (or equivalent experience) that provides technical and/or analytical skills is required.

Is experience in the UK intelligence community necessary for this role?

Yes, experience of intelligence assessment and familiarity with the UK intelligence community is essential.

Are there any specific health-related qualifications that would be beneficial?

Health or medical qualifications are desirable but not essential for this role.

What kind of training will new employees undergo?

New Defence Intelligence analysts are mandated to undergo various training courses including DI Induction, the Fundamentals of Defence Intelligence, and several specific modules related to data analysis and intelligence assessment.

Will candidates undergo a security vetting process?

Yes, successful candidates must meet the security requirements and undergo Enhanced Developed Vetting (eDV) before appointment.

Does this role involve line management responsibilities?

Yes, this role includes line management responsibilities for one civilian HEO and tasking authority for one military reservist.

What are the key behaviours assessed in the selection process?

Candidates will be assessed on Leadership, Working Together, Delivering at Pace, Making Effective Decisions, and Communicating and Influencing.

Is feedback provided after the interview?

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview.

Are applications open to non-UK citizens?

No, this position is only open to UK nationals.

What is the policy regarding smoking in the workplace?

The Ministry of Defence has a Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, which prohibits smoking and the use of all tobacco products within its working environments.

Can candidates with disabilities receive accommodations during the application process?

Yes, reasonable accommodations will be provided for individuals with disabilities during the job application or interview process.

Are relocation expenses covered for this position?

No, the post does not offer relocation expenses.

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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