As an experienced Operations Analyst, you will be a leader within a Headquarters-based team. You will work to plan, enable and support intelligence outcomes for ASIS, including delivering impact through direct involvement with collection activities, data analysis or distribution of intelligence products to key customers within the Australian Government. You will collaborate with a range of specialised contributors to drive outcomes in line with the Australian Intelligence Missions (AIMs). These specialists may include HUMINT collectors, linguists, technical specialists as well as secondees and integrees from partner agencies. The key duties of the position include Operations Analysts work within a team to understand and apply critical thinking and contemporary analytical tradecraft as part of the intelligence cycle to validate information and evaluate opportunities. An Executive Level 1 Operations Analyst will be expected to have exemplary communication skills in order to enable and support decisions at the strategic, operational and tactical levels. Successful candidates must have the ability to thrive in demanding and high-pressure situations, including in overseas locations when required. The role aligns intelligence opportunities to government requirements; supports administration, planning and execution of secure and compliant operations, and communicates operational outcomes to relevant stakeholders. An Executive Level 1 Operations Analyst will undertake work with a degree of complexity and sensitivity. They must exercise creativity, seize the initiative and work with independence to perform an important leadership role within teams - this includes fostering a culture of innovation and change. Employees at this level will be responsible for coaching and guiding staff. This is a Canberra based position with requirement for short term overseas travel to engage with overseas posted officers or international partners.
