Aps 5 - Analyst

$80,487 - $86,211 (plus Super)
- Canberra - ACT

**The Role**
We have several policy and analyst vacancies at the APS5 level across our four teams.
Depending on the specific position, you will undertake a range of the duties set out below.

Intelligence Strategy and Policy
- Develop and provide policy advice on a range of Defence, whole-of-government and international intelligence issues.
- Engage with a range of stakeholders to facilitate a One Defence approach to key intelligence policy issues, including reviews, legislation, and enterprise related matters.
- Contribute to the implementation of the Defence Intelligence Enterprise (DIE) Strategy, and the development and implementation of subordinate frameworks and policy positions.
- Contribute to the management of the DIG’s strategic international partner engagement function, including working closely with international partners and facilitating senior-level engagements.

Intelligence Priorities and Mission
- Support the Defence Intelligence Prioritisation Framework, which provides the strategic direction to the DIE.
- Ensure Defence’s intelligence equities are integrated within the National Intelligence Community mission management framework.
- Develop data-driven business intelligence to support the ongoing evaluation of performance and effectiveness against present intelligence requirements and future access needs.
- Enable the Defence Intelligence Prioritisation Steering Group and other intelligence prioritisation governance bodies, including through secretariat duties.
- Develop input and provide policy advice on a range of Defence, NIC and whole-of government issues.

Partnership Coordination Office
- Support collaboration and partnership with a key Defence stakeholder agency.
- Assist in engagement with diverse internal and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment with Government direction.
- Assist in the development of policy advice to the Chief of Defence Intelligence to support strategic partnership outcomes, and work closely with whole-of-government stakeholders to implement strategic direction.

DIG Intelligence Hub
- Support the day-to-day operations of the Hub and working collaboratively with our partners and stakeholders to achieve required outcomes.
- Assist with access to high quality intelligence within the facility for key Defence stakeholders.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of relationships within many areas of Defence.
- Support the Secretariat to the Intelligence Enterprise Committee
- Contribute to the development and implementation of the Hub engagement and information sharing strategy.
- Assist in the maintenance of a data-driven business analytics capability to support the ongoing evaluation of intelligence reporting provided through the Hub network.

**About our Team**
As part of Intelligence Policy and Priorities Branch you will have the unique opportunity to shape, set and implement new policy and priority objectives within the dynamic DIE, and deliver a One Defence approach to achieving Defence intelligence policy outcomes.

We are trusted to provide high-quality and insightful policy advice, and deliver a coordinated approach to key strategic issues. We come from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences - and we harness this diversity as a key component of our everyday business.

We are a Branch that supports professional development and growth opportunities for all staff, and we support a sensible work-life balance.
- Excellent judgement, problem solving skills and initiative;
- Ability to work independently and as part of a small, high-performing team;
- Ability to develop productive relationships with diverse stakeholders, including the ability to negotiate solutions to complex and very sensitive matters;
- Strong written communication skills and the ability to nuance products for different audiences;
- Ability to think strategically and navigate ambiguity in a fast-paced environment;