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Job summary

As a Senior Intelligence Analyst, you will use your analytical expertise to manage, lead and contribute to the provision of complex and wide ranging analysis to support the NCA’s mission from either a tactical, strategic or operational perspective.

Job description

The UKFIU Strategic & Statistical Analysis team conducts intelligence analysis and assessment utilising SARs to enhance the intelligence picture of money laundering, terrorist finance and wider SOC threats.

The team also conducts analysis of SARs to support the UKFIU to carry out its functions effectively through analysis of the volume, composition and quality of SAR reporting. Through collaboration with UKFIU Engagement functions, this analysis supports the aim of improving the quality of SAR reporting to increase the intelligence value of SARs and improve operational opportunities for law enforcement.

Duties & Responsibilities

Quality Assurance

Provide support and guidance through the reviewing and quality assurance of analytical outputs, to ensure the work provided is of the highest possible standard, supports decision-making and makes use of appropriate sources and analytical tools.

Manage and Support

Manage and coordinate the workload of analysts and other staff. Provide technical and professional advice and guidance to staff in the effective use and promotion of analysis.

Lead and Co-ordinate

Lead and support projects to analyse and exploit SARs to provide strategic insight, deliver operational impact and improve the quality of submissions from reporters.

Network

Interact with a wide range of government, law enforcement, UK intelligence community, private and third sector partners in order to meet business objectives.

Research and Analyse

Research and analyse SARs to produce strategic intelligence assessments, intelligence briefs and baseline analysis reports of the volume composition and quality of SARs to support the function of the UKFIU, the SAR wider regime and wider law enforcement

Manage Communication of Analytical Outputs

Manage the delivery of communication relating to analytical outputs, including presentations and verbal or written briefings.

Continued Professional Development

Maintain an awareness of developments and good practice in analysis. Understand and demonstrate the importance of subject-matter expertise in the provision of assessed reporting.

Line Management

Manage and develop staff, to ensure that they receive appropriate training. Support their continued professional development.

Encourage Innovation

Encourage and support innovation in the introduction and application of analytical tools and techniques.

Improve, Enhance and Drive Analytical Functions

Help to drive, enhance and improve analytical functions by identifying and promoting good practice in analysis.

Person specification

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Team Work

The ability to work effectively with others to focus on and achieve joint outcomes rather than individual goals.

Deliver at Pace

Confidently manage multiple tasks and competing priorities with poise and professionalism, ensuring consistency of service and outputs. Completes work independently, seeking and providing support where appropriate.

Leadership

Think and work strategically and systematically, leading and supporting as required, respecting the drivers of culture and team values - creating the connection between work and outcomes.

Analytical Problem-solving

Apply analytical techniques to present a solution. Identify efficient and effective ways to use data analysis to overcome business and organisational challenges, applying innovative techniques to make data driven decisions.

Coaching and Mentoring

Listens and questions others effectively to help them visualise and consider how they can best achieve their objectives, whilst acting as a role model by encouraging growth in others through sharing knowledge and experience.

UK Legislation and Policy

Substantial knowledge of relevant legislation and policy within law enforcement, defence or national security (e.g. CPIA, ECHR) and understands its impact on the role and Agency activity.

Information Management

Good understanding of information management and data integrity issues.

Please note that job share arrangements can be accommodated where two successful candidates are able to cover the full requirements of the role.

Qualifications

To be eligible to apply all candidates must have -

Formal intelligence analysis training - Suitable examples include - National Intelligence Analysis Training (NIAT), Government Intelligence Analyst Training (GIAT), Defence Intelligence Analyst Module (DIAM), New Analyst Programme (NAP), NCA Analyst Foundation 1, Intelligence Analyst (Level 4) Apprenticeship & Forensic Analytics Intelligence Analyst course

AND at least one of the below:

IPP Intelligence Analyst or IPP Senior Intelligence Analyst certification; OR
Equivalent experience gained from performing Intelligence Analyst or Senior Intelligence Analyst functions

Please ensure you detail how you meet the above essential criteria within your CV. In the application process you will be required to provide a copy of the original certificate(s) where applicable.

Candidates must have formal intelligence analysis training. In addition, candidates can apply with current IPP Intelligence Analyst or IPP Senior Intelligence Analyst certification, or with equivalent IPP Intelligence Analysis or Senior Intelligence Analyst experience.

If applying with equivalent experience, candidates will need to demonstrate their equivalent experience within their CV.

Candidates will need to pass this part of the application to be progressed to full sift. Candidates who are deemed ineligible will not be progressed and the remaining parts of the application will not be assessed.

Candidates who are applying without IPP accreditation will be required to obtain IPP whilst in role.

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Working Together
• Developing Self and Others

Technical skills

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

• Experience of leading intelligence analysis within law enforcement, defence or national security.
• Ability to communicate results of intelligence analysis to influence decision making at a tactical or strategic level.
• Ability to apply relevant legislation and policy within law enforcement, defence or national security (particularly handling of sensitive and confidential data).

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £45,326, National Crime Agency contributes £13,130 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window).

New entrants to the NCA receive 26 days annual leave, rising to 31 on completion of 5 years continuous service, plus 8 bank holidays.

If qualifying criteria is met new joiners from UK Police Forces or the UK Intelligence Community (UKIC) will have service with those employers taken into account for continuous service purposes for annual leave entitlement only, this will be up to a maximum of 31 days leave (including 1 privilege day).

Other benefits include:

• Flexible working, including flexi-time, compressed hours and job sharing (in line with business requirements)
• Family friendly policies, notably above the statutory minimum
• Learning and Development opportunities
• Interest free loans and advances, including season tickets, childcare and rental deposits
• Housing schemes - Key Worker status
• Discounts and Savings with a wide variety of services including Cycle to Work, Smart Tech schemes, dental insurance, gym discounts and savings on everyday spending, available through the Reward Gateway , Edenred and Blue Light Card schemes.
• Staff support groups/networks
• Sports and social activities, including membership to the Civil Service Sports Council (CSSC)

Further information is available on the NCA Website.

Things you need to know

Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.

Your application will be assessed against the following:

Technical - this will be assessed by 250 word examples on:

• Experience of leading intelligence analysis within law enforcement, defence or national security.

• Ability to communicate results of intelligence analysis to influence decision making at a tactical or strategic level.

• Ability to apply relevant legislation and policy within law enforcement, defence or national security (particularly handling of sensitive and confidential data).

Experience - This will be assessed:

CV

Please include your full career history, training, qualifications, key responsibilities, and achievements. Explain any employment gaps in the last two years. Ensure all accreditation dates are accurate.

Details of what is expected within your CV are as follows: Please upload a CV of no more than two pages, using a minimum font size of 11. Within your CV, clearly demonstrate how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience outlined in the person specification.

Your CV must include details of your qualifications and accreditations that align with the essential criteria, including the dates they were obtained. You should also explain how you meet these essential requirements. Candidates are required to have formal intelligence analysis training. In addition, applications are welcome from those who either hold a current IPP Intelligence Analyst Certification or can evidence equivalent IPP Intelligence Analysis experience. If applying on the basis of equivalent experience, this must be clearly demonstrated within your CV.

To progress to the full sift stage, you must successfully meet the CV requirements. Please note that only the first two pages of your CV will be reviewed; any additional pages will not be considered.

A panel will assess how well your application demonstrates the requirements outlined above.

Longlist

In the event of a high number of applications, we may operate a longlist. Applicants will need to meet the minimum pass mark for the lead criteria.

- Experience of leading intelligence analysis within law enforcement, defence or national security. .

Candidates who do not meet the minimum pass mark for the lead criteria will not progress to having their other criteria assessed. Applications must meet the minimum criteria to be progressed to the assessment stage.

You will receive an acknowledgement once your application is submitted.

We aim to have sift completed and scores released within 10 working days of the closing date of the advert. For high volume campaigns this timeframe may be extended.

Scores will be provided but further feedback will not be available at this stage.

For guidance on the application process, visit:
NCA Applying and Onboarding

Assessment 1

The format of this assessment will be Interview which will be tested on the criteria listed in the Success Profiles at Assessment section.

Success Profiles at Assessment

Behaviours

• Working Together

• Developing Self and Others

Technical

• Experience of leading intelligence analysis within law enforcement, defence or national security.

• Ability to communicate results of intelligence analysis to influence decision making at a tactical or strategic level.

• Ability to apply relevant legislation and policy within law enforcement, defence or national security (particularly handling of sensitive and confidential data).

Assessment Outcome

Outcomes will be communicated via the NCA recruitment portal.
If successful but no role is immediately available, you may be placed on a reserve list for 12 months.
Reserve lists can be used to fill similar role types across the Agency where the assessment criteria is considered a match by the recruitment team and the business area.

In the event of a tie at the assessment stage, available roles will be offered in merit order using the following order:

1. Lead criteria (behaviours/technical/experience)
2. If still tied, desirable criteria will be assessed (if advertised)
3. If still tied, application sift scores will be used

Feedback is provided only to those who attend an assessment.

You will be subject to vetting and pre-employment checks before appointment.

Once the vacancy closes, the advert will no longer be accessible. Please save a copy for your records.

We encourage all candidates to visit the NCA Careers Page for more information.

Full advert details for this vacancy can found on the advert on the NCA Recruitment Portal. Please follow the link to apply at advertisers' site.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (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

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)

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.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see theCivil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).

Apply and further information

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 : central.recruitment@nca.gov.uk
• Email : central.recruitment@nca.gov.uk
• Telephone : central.recruitment@nca.gov.uk

Recruitment team

• Email : central.recruitment@nca.gov.uk

Further information

If you believe your application has not been treated fairly, email: Central.Recruitment@nca.gov.uk (quoting the vacancy reference).
If unresolved, you may escalate your complaint to the Civil Service Commission.