Internal Applicants Only – Specialist Open-Source Analyst

Job title:

Internal Applicants Only – Specialist Open-Source Analyst

Company

Cardiff University

Job description

School / DirectorateCollege of Arts, Humanities & Social SciencesAdvertThis post is currently open to employees of Cardiff University only. Please do not apply if you do not have a current contract of employment with the University.Internal Applicants Only – Specialist Open-Source Analyst
Security, Crime and Intelligence Innovation InstituteWe have an exciting opportunity to join the Disinformation, Strategic Communications and Open-Source (DISCOS) research programme, as part of the Security, Crime and Intelligence Innovation Institute at Cardiff University. Reflecting significant funding success, we are looking to recruit to several positions across multiple projects (see below).Our interdisciplinary team blends social and behavioural scientists, with data and computer scientists, and has been at the forefront of research in this field internationally for a decade. We are keen to hear from applicants from a variety of backgrounds, including:

• Practical experience working as a social media or open-source intelligence analyst, especially on security-related topics;
• Data science with skills in data visualisation and/or natural language processing;
• Degrees across the social or behavioural sciences, with training in research methods and experience of working with digital data;
• Journalism, especially data or investigative journalists.

We are dedicated to understanding disinformation and how information manipulation operations are organised and conducted. Our approach is challenge-driven, focusing on creating and implementing scientific innovations by addressing real-world problems, ensuring our research has a substantial impact while maintaining academic excellence.Find out more about the Security, Crime and Intelligence Innovation Institute by visiting our website here –Support the Security Crime Intelligence and Innovation Institute (SCIII) with the advanced collection, interpretation, analysis and reporting of information from a variety of open sources. Provide advice, guidance and support, and lead projects within this area for multiple external funders.This post is full time 35 hours per week and fixed term for a 12 month period.Salary: £49,794 – £54,395 per annum (Grade 7)It is the University’s policy to use the person specification as a tool for shortlisting. Candidates should evidence that they meet all of the essential criteria as well as, where relevant, the desirable. You are required to submit written evidence of how you fulfil each of the Essential Criteria in the Person Specification (and if met Desirable Criteria), using the same order/numbering in which they appear, in the form of a supporting statement. Please save as ‘Name_19015BR_Supporting Statement’ when uploading your attachment so it can easily be identified.Closing date: Wednesday, 21 August 2024External applications are currently not being considered for this post. If the decision is made to open the post to external candidates, the strapline at the top will be removed and you will be given ample time to apply – please check back periodically for details.Please be aware that Cardiff University reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds who have the ambition to create a University which seeks to fulfil our social, cultural and economic obligation to Cardiff, Wales, and the world. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.Post Reference Number19015BRJob DescriptionKey Duties

• Provide expert advice and guidance on open-source intelligence and investigation processes and procedures to internal and external customers that will have national and international impacts, informing the work of a range of external government stakeholders, their strategic developments and plans.
• Take responsibility for resolving issues independently within the field of open-source intelligence and investigations where they fall within set role objectives, using judgement and creativity to suggest the most appropriate course of action and ensuring complex and conceptual issues and solutions are understood by the audience.

• Plan and deliver projects working to the different timescales of external partners, managing the operation of project teams as needed, planning, organising and delegating work, monitoring progress and intervening as required.
• Investigate and analyse specific issues using a variety of open-source materials, creating recommendation reports supported by advances in data science tools and techniques.
• Ensure that timely open-source analysis is delivered to the institute, contributing to its impact and reputation within a specialist professional community.
• Establish relationships with key contacts to ensure role objectives are meet, develop appropriate communication links with outside bodies as required.
• Create specific working groups from colleagues sharing specialist expertise to achieve SCIII funded research objectives.
• Undertake a variety of administrative duties to support the institute.
• Instruct and guide other employees across the University within the field of advanced open-source analysis techniques and methods.

General Duties

• Ensure that an understanding of the importance of confidentiality and national security information protocols are applied when undertaking all duties.
• Abide by University policies on Health and Safety and Equality and Diversity.
• Perform other duties occasionally which are not included above, but which will be consistent with the role.

Salary Range Max.54,395GradeGrade 7Salary Range Min.49,794Job CategoryAdmin / ClericalCareer PathwayManagerial, Professional and Specialist Staff – MPSSPerson SpecificationEssential CriteriaQualifications and Education * Postgraduate/Professional qualification in data science / social media analytics or equivalent experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience * Substantial experience of working on open-source intelligence investigations.

• Able to demonstrate expert professional knowledge within specialist discipline, to be recognised as an authority in the field.
• Proven experience in developing new processes and procedures working with new and emerging data sources relating to contemporary geopolitical developments.
• Must hold and maintain national security clearance at DV level and be able to work in accordance with the requirements of this status.

Customer Service, Communication and Team Working * Able to influence senior decision-makers within specialist discipline that have a strategic impact.

• Evidence of ability to explore stakeholders’ needs, adapt the service, and set expectations.

Planning, Analysis and Problem solving * Evidence of ability to research and solve expansive problems using initiative and creativity; identify and propose both practical and innovative solutions.

• Evidence of demonstrable knowledge of key advances within open-source intelligence.
• Evidence of ability to undertake and deliver specific projects and supervise short term project teams.

Desirable Criteria * Experience of working in a Higher Education environment

Expected salary

£49794 – 54395 per year

Location

Cardiff

Job date

Fri, 16 Aug 2024 06:00:10 GMT

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