Description
We are recruiting all-source intelligence analysts at the Higher Executive Officer (HEO) grade to work in the new National Security Intelligence Assessment (NSIA) unit in UKHSA's Analysis and Intelligence Assessment (AIA) Directorate.
As a National Security Intelligence Analyst you will:
- Conduct intelligence analysis using structured analytic techniques to contribute to high-quality assessment products that provide UK decision-makers and policymakers with insight into a broad range of health security issues and their implications for the UK.
- Support the development of analytical products by researching, collating, evaluating and interpreting information from a wide range of sources, including complex and potentially conflicting information.
- Work closely with colleagues across AIA, UKHSA and wider government to support collaborative analytical projects and contribute to building effective working relationships with internal and external partners.
- Maintain an awareness of emerging health security and national security developments within the UK and internationally, identifying issues of potential relevance to UK interests.
- Communicate analytical findings clearly and concisely, both in writing and verbally, tailoring outputs appropriately for different audiences and clearly articulating levels of confidence and uncertainty.
- Manage your workload effectively, delivering multiple tasks to agreed deadlines and escalating risks or challenges where appropriate.
- Contribute to a positive team culture, supporting colleagues, sharing knowledge and continuously developing your analytical skills and subject matter expertise.
The post offers superb development opportunities and the chance to gain exposure across a broad range of policy areas, achieving real-world impact with the most senior officials at the heart of decision making in government.
Essential role criteria:
- Professional experience as an all-source intelligence analyst OR a health or bioscience degree (or equivalent qualification) and professional experience in a bioscience or health field (which could be from a policy, diplomatic, technical, clinical, or professional academic background).
- Experience researching, evaluating and interpreting information from multiple sources to support analytical products, assessments, reports or briefings.
- Ability to analyse complex information, identify key findings, patterns and trends, and contribute to evidence-based assessments.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex information clearly and concisely to different audiences.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
This role is being offered as hybrid working based at our core HQ in London Canary Wharf.
We offer great flexible working opportunities at UKHSA and operate using a hybrid working model where business needs allow. This provides us with greater flexibility about how and where we work, to get the best from our workforce. As a hybrid worker, you will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of your contractual working hours (approximately 3 days a week pro rata, averaged over a month) working at our office.