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Job description

The Intelligence Analyst performs a crucial role and reports directly to the Deputy Principal within the IB. Working alongside Intelligence Officers, you will provide a proactive, timely intelligence service to both internal and external partners to aid in the prevention and detection of environmental crime. You will apply advanced analytical and problem-solving techniques to support the ECU in the collection, development and timely dissemination of information and intelligence. You will produce high-quality analytical products to inform and provide actionable insights to support operational decisions, investigations and crime prevention strategies. Please see employer website for full job details & person specification.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop data systems ensuring accurate and timely recording of intelligence and crime related information.
• Collect, collate, and analyse data from various sources to identify crime patterns, trends, and emerging threats in accordance with National Intelligence Model (NIM) principles.
• Identify crime hotspots, repeat offenders and vulnerable locations to support resource deployment and prevention strategies.
• Provide a Strategic Crime Profile regarding the waste industry in Northern Ireland.
• Ensure appropriate and secure handling and dissemination of sensitive and non-sensitive material in accordance with relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
• Identify criminal behaviour and links to organised criminality within the waste industry. Drive and direct the tasking and co-ordination process.
• Promote the application of analytical and problem-solving methodologies across a wide range of datasets to generate actionable insights, support evidence-based recommendations and enhance decision making and priority setting.
• Collaborate closely with Regulation and Enforcement Division (RED) staff involved in addressing waste crime, regulatory activities, and other operational priorities, taking ownership of producing analytical outputs.
• Liaise with internal and external partners to exchange intelligence and build a shared understanding of key risks. Contribute to intelligence assessments, briefings, and strategic documents in line with organisational priorities.
• Support enforcement activities by linking people, places and events using analytical techniques and data visualisation tools. Monitor and evaluate the impact of operational activity, contributing to continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with relevant data protection, intelligence handling and security protocols.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Applicants must have, by the closing date for applications: A formally recognised Intelligence Analyst Accreditation.
• Examples of relevant qualifications include (but are not limited to): Intelligence Professionalisation Programme (IPP); College of Policing Intelligence Analyst training; National Intelligence Analysis Training (NIAT).
• AND A minimum of 3 years’ experience performing Intelligence Analyst functions.
• AND A minimum of 2 years’ demonstrable experience of effective leadership and communication, setting and prioritising goals to meet organisational business objectives;
• AND A minimum of 2 years’ experience of managing the delivery of a quality service including identifying and implementing improvements to meet the requirements of a diverse range of customers.
• AND Have a full valid driving licence which permits the licence holder to drive in Northern Ireland in order to fulfil their duties in full.

Further Information

Location: NIEA. NICS Application form only, Vacancy closing Friday 31st October at 12 noon. Applications from Protestants, young people (people under the age of 35), people with a disability and people from minority ethnic communities are particularly welcomed for this post. The Northern Ireland Civil Service is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All applications for employment are considered strictly on the basis of merit.