Defence Intelligence – Capability Assessment: Science and Technology Analyst - #1761009
UK Ministry of Defence
Date: 21 hours ago
City: London
Contract type: Full time
Work schedule: Full day
City of Westminster, London (region), SW1A 2HB
Job Summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Defence Intelligence (DI) Capability Assessments (CA) Science and Technology (ST) team as an all-source intelligence analyst as a specialist in one of our areas of focus:
DI is a world-class organisation that supports policy and decision-making at the heart of the MOD and the national security community. DI is the MOD’s central provider of strategic level intelligence. In 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, military and contracted personnel inform decision making in Defence.
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 flexitime, job share and compressed hours.
All job adverts in DI are subject to fair and open competition.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week with some limited home working.
Job Description
In an increasingly complex threat environment, novel and emerging technologies can develop into game-changing capabilities relevant to Defence. An opportunity exists to join a busy and well-respected team of scientists and technologists within Defence Intelligence in one of the technology themes of interest:
This position is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a science and/or technical background and an interest in the application of intelligence to solve Defence’s challenges. This position will provide a supportive environment and a fascinating set of topics on which to develop assessment skills as well as professional science and technology expertise.
In an increasingly complex threat environment, novel and emerging technologies can develop into game-changing capabilities relevant to Defence. An opportunity exists to join a busy and well-respected team of scientists and technologists within Defence Intelligence in one of the technology themes of interest:
This position is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a science and/or technical background and an interest in the application of intelligence to solve Defence’s challenges. This position will provide a supportive environment and a fascinating set of topics on which to develop assessment skills as well as professional science and technology expertise.
Person specification
Essential
Understanding of how technologies translate to military impact, with knowledge or expertise in any one of example areas listed:
This post will:
Educational and/or professional evidence.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
There are a wide variety of employee benefits for civil service staff in DI, including (this list is not exhaustive):
The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.
MOD Recruitment Satisfaction Survey – We may contact you regarding your experience to help us improve our customer satisfaction. The survey is voluntary and anonymous. You may however be given the opportunity to provide additional information to help us improve our service which includes the collection of some personal data as defined by the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). The MOD Privacy Policy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights.
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.
Application
Candidates will be required to provide a CV, details to include job history, full details of education and qualifications from A-Level or equivalent onwards, and previous experiences and skills relevant to the role.
Your Statement of Suitability (500 words) should outline your interest in the role and skills and experience that are relevant to the role and person specification.
Please Provide Evidence For Each Of These Behaviours
Leadership & Seeing the Big Picture (250 words for each behaviour).
We'll also assess you against this technical skill during the selection process:
PHIA professional development framework : Analysis, tradecraft and assessment - Proficient Level.
Sift:
The Sift will take place within two weeks of the closing date, with the interviews taking place asap after that. Timescales may be subject to change; You will be notified at each stage of the process through your CSJobs portal, please note that occasionally emails from this site land in your junk folder.
Interview:
The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment is made, as some outside interests may not be compatible with MOD civilian roles. This will not, in the majority of cases, prevent employment in MOD, but it is a measure that must be taken to ensure that appropriate mitigations can be put in place to manage any potential, perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment.
Interviews will be held face-to-face in Whitehall, London
When choosing your Behaviour examples, please make sure you use real life scenarios that relate to your own experiences. Whilst technology may help to enhance your written submission, presenting the ideas of others or those generated by technology, could result in your application being rejected.
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: [email protected] .
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 Command’s transformation programme is committed to following the MOD’s framework on managing and supporting people through the change process and places an emphasis on early and open consultation and engagement with the Command’s personnel and Trade Unions.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.
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.
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.
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).
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
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,
Job Summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Defence Intelligence (DI) Capability Assessments (CA) Science and Technology (ST) team as an all-source intelligence analyst as a specialist in one of our areas of focus:
- Novel materials technology – manufacturing technologies, batteries/power, advanced materials, biotechnologies, critical minerals
- Future sensing technologies – electro-optics, lasers, quantum, novel materials, advanced electronics
- Future computing – brain/computer interface, AI, quantum, future communications, advanced electronics.
DI is a world-class organisation that supports policy and decision-making at the heart of the MOD and the national security community. DI is the MOD’s central provider of strategic level intelligence. In 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, military and contracted personnel inform decision making in Defence.
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 flexitime, job share and compressed hours.
All job adverts in DI are subject to fair and open competition.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week with some limited home working.
Job Description
In an increasingly complex threat environment, novel and emerging technologies can develop into game-changing capabilities relevant to Defence. An opportunity exists to join a busy and well-respected team of scientists and technologists within Defence Intelligence in one of the technology themes of interest:
- Novel materials technology – manufacturing technologies, batteries/power, advanced materials, biotechnologies, critical minerals
- Future sensing technologies – electro-optics, lasers, quantum, novel materials, advanced electronics
- Future computing – brain/computer interface, AI, quantum, future communications, advanced electronics.
This position is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a science and/or technical background and an interest in the application of intelligence to solve Defence’s challenges. This position will provide a supportive environment and a fascinating set of topics on which to develop assessment skills as well as professional science and technology expertise.
In an increasingly complex threat environment, novel and emerging technologies can develop into game-changing capabilities relevant to Defence. An opportunity exists to join a busy and well-respected team of scientists and technologists within Defence Intelligence in one of the technology themes of interest:
- Novel materials technology – manufacturing technologies, batteries/power, advanced materials, biotechnologies, critical minerals
- Future sensing technologies – electro-optics, lasers, quantum, novel materials, advanced electronics
- Future computing – brain/computer interface, AI, quantum, future communications, advanced electronics.
This position is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a science and/or technical background and an interest in the application of intelligence to solve Defence’s challenges. This position will provide a supportive environment and a fascinating set of topics on which to develop assessment skills as well as professional science and technology expertise.
Person specification
Essential
- A STEM background is essential, derived through academic and/or professional experience,
- Willing to gain DV / STRAP clearance. British nationality.
Understanding of how technologies translate to military impact, with knowledge or expertise in any one of example areas listed:
- Novel materials technology – manufacturing technologies, batteries/power, advanced materials, biotechnologies, critical minerals
- Future sensing technologies – electro-optics, lasers, quantum, novel materials, advanced electronics
- Future computing – brain/computer interface, AI, quantum, future communications, advanced electronics.
This post will:
- Analyse and assess intelligence on key science & technology developments related to Defence capabilities
- Understand the impact these technology developments will have on adversarial Defence capabilities.
- Inform and advise customers on the impact to the UK and His Majesty’s Government.
Educational and/or professional evidence.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Leadership
- Communicating and Influencing
- Seeing the Big Picture
- Leadership
- Seeing the Big Picture
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
- PHIA professional development framework behaviour: Analysis, tradecraft and assessment - Proficient Level.
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 & Work Space Salary Advance Loans
- Free Parking (not available at Main Building)
- Generous Pension Scheme
- Death in Service Benefit
- Up to 30 days’ Annual Leave, and one Privilege Day
- Special Leave (including Study Leave and Volunteering Leave)
- Adoption, Maternity, Paternity and Shared Parental Leave
- Childcare Vouchers
- On-Site Nursery & Childcare at some MOD sites
- Flexible Working Hours
- Discounted Healthcare Packages
- Eyesight Tests and Spectacles
- Free On-Site Gyms at many sites
- 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
- 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.
- Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.
- Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.
The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.
MOD Recruitment Satisfaction Survey – We may contact you regarding your experience to help us improve our customer satisfaction. The survey is voluntary and anonymous. You may however be given the opportunity to provide additional information to help us improve our service which includes the collection of some personal data as defined by the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). The MOD Privacy Policy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights.
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.
Application
Candidates will be required to provide a CV, details to include job history, full details of education and qualifications from A-Level or equivalent onwards, and previous experiences and skills relevant to the role.
Your Statement of Suitability (500 words) should outline your interest in the role and skills and experience that are relevant to the role and person specification.
Please Provide Evidence For Each Of These Behaviours
Leadership & Seeing the Big Picture (250 words for each behaviour).
We'll also assess you against this technical skill during the selection process:
PHIA professional development framework : Analysis, tradecraft and assessment - Proficient Level.
Sift:
- CV
- Statement of Suitability
- Leadership
- Seeing the Bigger Picture
- PHIA professional development framework: Analysis, tradecraft and assessment - Proficient level.
The Sift will take place within two weeks of the closing date, with the interviews taking place asap after that. Timescales may be subject to change; You will be notified at each stage of the process through your CSJobs portal, please note that occasionally emails from this site land in your junk folder.
Interview:
- Communicating and influencing will be scored using your verbal presentation on “What novel science and technology developments will have an impact on UK Defence in 2030? What opportunities are posed, and what are the intelligence challenges?” (5 minutes in duration)
- Leadership
- Seeing the Bigger Picture
- PHIA Technical skills: Analysis, tradecraft and assessment - Proficient level
The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment is made, as some outside interests may not be compatible with MOD civilian roles. This will not, in the majority of cases, prevent employment in MOD, but it is a measure that must be taken to ensure that appropriate mitigations can be put in place to manage any potential, perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment.
Interviews will be held face-to-face in Whitehall, London
When choosing your Behaviour examples, please make sure you use real life scenarios that relate to your own experiences. Whilst technology may help to enhance your written submission, presenting the ideas of others or those generated by technology, could result in your application being rejected.
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: [email protected] .
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 Command’s transformation programme is committed to following the MOD’s framework on managing and supporting people through the change process and places an emphasis on early and open consultation and engagement with the Command’s personnel and Trade Unions.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.
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.
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.
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).
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 : Jennifer
- Email : [email protected]
- Email : [email protected]
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,
How to apply
To apply for this job you need to authorize on our website. If you don't have an account yet, please register.
Post a resumeSimilar jobs
Wealth Management - Funds Product Development Associate
JPMorganChase,
11 hours ago
Job Description J.P. Morgan Asset & Wealth Management delivers industry-leading investment management and private banking solutions. Asset Management provides individuals, advisors and institutions with strategies and expertise that span the full spectrum of asset classes through our global network of...
Media Engagement Associate
ION,
12 hours ago
The Role ION Analytics is growing. We are looking for media engagement associate. This role requires excellent communication and relationship building skills, a passion for delivering excellent media engagement and excellent organizational skills. It is important to have a strong...
Delivery Driver
HRN Solutions,
13 hours ago
We require drivers with their own electric car or van to join our team. You will work with us as a courier delivery parcels to customers from various retailers. This role is suitable for those who are looking for additional...
