Intelligence Analyst

FCDO SERVICES Associate Intelligence Analyst Reference number: 478798 Salary: £34,889 plus a location allowance of £1,750 and excellent benefits Contract type: Permanent Working pattern: Full-time Location: Based in Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes with occasional travel to London and overseas sites Free shuttle bus available between central Milton Keynes and Hanslope Park At FCDO Services we protect the UKs interests at home and overseas. We design and construct secure government buildings and courier diplomatic packages worldwide, safeguard government tech and a whole lot more. Our work is as varied and vital as it gets, but we never lose sight of our people. Their skills, aspirations and growth mean as much as the global mission were on. In our world, it all matters. Beyond our worldwide work in construction, logistics, and more, we're also home to the UK National Authority for Counter Eavesdropping (UK NACE). Working at the cutting edge of technology, the teams at UK NACE guard against technical espionage, provide policy advice to the government, investigate threats, and more all to protect our nation's secrets. Now, youve got the opportunity to join them. Keeping the nations secrets, secret Working on one-of-a-kind projects Vital to national security It all matters Use all your research and analysis skills as you help protect the UK from threat When you join our small and supportive team it will be your task to analyse and prepare reports on events of interest to our clients, highlight any trends or patterns you identify, discover threats and illuminate false positives. Focused on detecting breaches of security policy or attempts at unauthorised access, and making recommendations for improvement where weaknesses are identified, youll research intelligence sources, interpret information and deep dive into datasets as you carry out investigations. Well also expect you to assess the latest systems technology, provide advice on the design of dedicated equipment and ways in which we can combat identified vulnerabilities, and manage the third-party suppliers of specialist software. Always ready to respond to requests for advice and guidance relating to threats or specific incidents, youll work in cross-functional teams to deliver specific technical security consulting projects, and with NACEs management team to improve our analysis capability. Committed to ensuring that all analysis meets the requirements of our rigorous review assessment procedures, well also expect you to see that the publication and distribution of data and intelligence products reaches the right audiences. Key to your success will be a strong focus on your own professional development, and with this in mind youll be dedicated to keeping up to speed with the latest technologies and best practice as you work to support and grow our organisations expertise. Develop and grow your career as you support our global mission To be a success in this important role you should have well developed experience of data analysis and data management tools, a Level 3 qualification in Physics, Engineering or Technology, and the ability to use data analysis to produce in-depth knowledge and insights. Youll be collaborating and sharing knowledge with other teams in NACE, so you should be an inspirational team worker with excellent engagement, communication and interpersonal skills, and a tenacious problem solver with a can-do attitude. Youll be based in Hanslope Park but well expect you to travel occasionally to London and overseas locations, so you should have a flexible and adaptable approach to your work. This is a role where youll have the opportunity to shape how we manage new services and how we deliver them, so you should be ready to look at the bigger picture, bring new ideas to the table and get involved in briefings. Self-motivated, highly driven and passionate about your work, some experience of risk analysis and technical security at policy level would be desirable, as would an understanding of state actor threats and vulnerabilities. Some knowledge of the relevant engineering and scientific fundamentals that support and underpin technical surveillance countermeasures would be a bonus, as would a Level 4 qualification in Engineering or Technology, and familiarity with relevant data analysis software, platforms or programmes. Discover the support you need to grow your career further But were always looking to improve just like you. Thats why when you join us, expect to receive a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement and a Civil Service Pension. Along with this, youll also have access to training and other development opportunities to help grow your career with us. Our offices have an on-site gym, nursery, caf , and restaurant, and we offer interest-free loans on season tickets and bikes to help you get there. It's a great set of benefits made to support all you do, and all you need. Want to see your future team s work in action? Step into our Virtual Embassy and select a guide to take you round to see how we deliver for government customers and how you could help. Every single colleague must be security cleared before joining us. If youre successful in your application, well ask you to undergo our vetting process to achieve Developed Vetting (DV) clearance. Closing date: Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 27th September 2026 It takes a diverseteam to protect a diverse world The vital work we do takes an incredible community of colleagues, with different skills, backgrounds, cultures and identities. We support every individual, so that you always know youre welcome and valued. Its what makes us a Disability Confident employer. And why were recognised as a Carer Confident workplace. And its how you know youre joining an inspiring, inclusive organisation. TPBN1_UKTJ