Counter Terrorism Unit - Analyst
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Role Responsibilities:
- To communicate findings, inference and hypothesis.
- Delivery of effective presentations and briefings.
- Be able to switch between tactical and strategic roles to fulfil the analytical needs of the region.
- To represent the WMCTU and present at regional and national forums.
- Direct and guide research completed by others.
- Utilise IT systems and techniques that are unique to the role of Counter Terrorism.
- Work to a high level of integrity, routinely handling Secret information, and as such following GPMS and other guidance with regard to handling and storing this data.
- Effective liaison with a variety of National Agencies, including Army, Police Forces / CT Capabilities, Local Authorities and other specialist.
- Provide comprehensive analytical products that interpret intelligence and provide clear understanding and guidance to drive the proactive acquisition of further intelligence and evidence.
- Identify risk, threat, vulnerabilities and opportunities in support of national security operations.
- Offer specialist guidance, influencing decision making of Police Senior Investigating Officers, Intelligence Managers and Intelligence Officers regarding live operations.
- Provide complex evidential analysis and expert testimony to the highest of standard to secure the successful prosecution of terrorists.
- Provide detailed strategic analysis to assist the organisational understanding of the multiple facets of terrorism and violent extremism.
- Provide effective forecast, taking international issues and providing local impact and context.
- Conduct strategic research.
- Provide effective horizon and environment scanning products.
- To provide analytical support to other areas within the CTU.
Essential Skills and Competencies:
- To be able to collate, evaluate, structure and process data to identify patterns, series, similarities and discrepancies within a variety on information types.
- Experience of processing data using statistical and graphic tools.
- Experience of interpreting analytical data.
- Experience in the use of computer software applications in relation to the charting and analytical preparation of data.
- Demonstrable knowledge of the National Intelligence Model (NIM).
- Experience of critical and strategic thinking.
- Experience of preparing and conducting presentations.
- Experience of working within a team and on own initiative.
- You must be of graduate level in relevant subject or equivalent qualification or experience within a similar environment.
- Excellent computer skills including the use of Windows based software.
- Excellent communication skills in presenting analytical findings in verbal, graphical and written forms, ensuring these meet user needs.
- Ability to manage own workload and that of others.
Desirable Skills and Competencies:
- Knowledge of current global affairs with a focus on Terrorism and Security.
- To be able to design and construct databases.
- Experience of preparing and conducting briefings and seminars.
- Delivery of training.
- Experience of managing intelligence within an operational context.