Geospatial Analyst- Geo Science, Scene Visualisation

at  Ministry of Defence

JOB SUMMARY

As an important part of the Ministry of Defence, Defence Intelligence (DI) provides intelligence analysis, specialist outputs and advice that supports decision making across government. At the heart of DI is the National Centre for Geospatial Intelligence (NCGI).
NCGI– Analysis (NCGI-A) a joint service and civilian organisation who provide specialist Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT), including imagery intelligence and geospatial analysis, to senior policy makers, military commanders, and deployed forces, providing a unique insight into global events not found anywhere else in Government.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Geospatial Analyst (GA) in this role will combine their understanding of the geospatial information environment with practitioner skills to create highly accurate image derived 3D datasets. Combined with a range of other geospatial data the team delivers visually impressive, intelligence rich, interactive ‘Scene Visualisation’ products in support of military operations and strategic assessments.
The post holder will work to meet customer requirements, within a specific time frame and to mandated standards. Products range from GEOINT visualisations to comprehensive GEOINT assessments and often include interactive outputs.
You will be a subject matter expert, able to guide, assist or direct other analysts in photogrammetric and geospatial analysis tasks. As team lead you will coordinate activity and collaborate with UK and international intelligence partners to maximise efficiency across the community.

Key Responsibilities are outlined below:

• Lead production, combing a variety of geospatial data sources to create accurate 3D models of locations of interest and analyse the results against various geospatial intelligence questions. Create products and services to the required standard, schedule and prioritise tasks to ensure key timeframes and targets are achieved.
• Provide line management, mentoring, and support to staff with their professional development. Delegate tasks to ensure skills are developed and maintained.
• Make use of the integrated intelligence environment and the variety of data sources available for exploitation within NCGI, DI and across UK and international partners. Liaise with customers and partners to identify geospatial solutions to intelligence requirements and ensure consistency of approach and delivery of outputs.
• Provide professional advice, direction, and mentoring on the use of various geospatial data types, geospatial analytic capabilities, and remote sensing.
• Manage geospatial data, tools, services, and products, in line with NCGI policy. Perform meticulous quality control checks. Be responsible for products and services and conduct releasing officer (RO) duties, as required.

This role has direct line management responsibilities for 2 members of staff.
In Defence Intelligence (DI) our people solve problems, create understanding and give perspective to the diverse and complex Defence threats and challenges in a rapidly changing world. Together our civilians and military personnel inform decision making in Defence, manage complex finance programmes and develop new technology.
In DI we believe your unique experiences, view and understanding of the world could provide a vital perspective and contribution to our work. We recognise that great minds do not think alike and are striving to increase our diversity representation at all levels. As an equal opportunities employer we hire, train and promote people based on merit and inspire to create an inclusive workplace free of discrimination. We also offer flexible working arrangements such as flexi-time, job share and compressed hours.
All jobs adverts in DI are subject to fair and open competition.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

We’ll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

• DG1 - Understanding Foundation GEOINT – Practitioner
• DG5 - Geomatics and Photogrammetry – Practitioner
• DG7 - Conducting Geospatial Analysis – Practitioner

We only ask for evidence of these technical skills on your application form:

• DG1 - Understanding Foundation GEOINT – Practitioner

Benefits
Alongside your salary of £36,530, Ministry of Defence contributes £10,582 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

We offer a range of excellent benefits including but not limited to the following:

• All successful candidates will be eligible to join the Civil Service Pension Scheme with an average employer contribution of 28%.
• Leave entitlement - 25-day annual leave allowance per year increasing by 1 day per year (maximum 30 days per year). In addition, 8 statutory Bank Holidays and 1 privilege day per year.
• Complementing our generous annual leave allowance, we also have a flexible working scheme.
• Additional working pattern options – we have a strong culture of flexible working and encourage all employees to have a healthy work/life balance. We offer a wide range of potential working patterns, including part time, job share and compressed hours. These need to be balanced with business needs so they will vary from job to job. If you would like to know more, please speak to the Recruiting Line Manager.
• Professional Development - We are committed to your continued professional and personal development with learning as one of our core values.
• Health and Wellbeing – for a small fee we offer the staff the use of the exceptional site gymnasium facilities

We also offer an excellent range of family-friendly benefits, for example, enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
Special Paid Leave to volunteer up to 6 days a year
RAF Wyton has free car parking; and other facilities such as a Sports & Social Club, Gym and on site shop.
The post does not offer relocation expenses.
External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.
Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.
Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.
Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/.
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NATIONALITY REQUIREMENTS

Open to UK nationals only.

Key Responsibilities are outlined below:

• Lead production, combing a variety of geospatial data sources to create accurate 3D models of locations of interest and analyse the results against various geospatial intelligence questions. Create products and services to the required standard, schedule and prioritise tasks to ensure key timeframes and targets are achieved.
• Provide line management, mentoring, and support to staff with their professional development. Delegate tasks to ensure skills are developed and maintained.
• Make use of the integrated intelligence environment and the variety of data sources available for exploitation within NCGI, DI and across UK and international partners. Liaise with customers and partners to identify geospatial solutions to intelligence requirements and ensure consistency of approach and delivery of outputs.
• Provide professional advice, direction, and mentoring on the use of various geospatial data types, geospatial analytic capabilities, and remote sensing.
• Manage geospatial data, tools, services, and products, in line with NCGI policy. Perform meticulous quality control checks. Be responsible for products and services and conduct releasing officer (RO) duties, as required