UK Ministry of Defence
Imagery Analyst
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RAF Wyton, PE28 2EA
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).
Everything happens somewhere. NCGI produces intelligence that is referenced in time and space to help decision makers to understand, plan, navigate, and target; to understand what is going on.
We are the primary provider of geospatial intelligence, advice and expertise, comprising imagery intelligence, geospatial analysis, geospatial services, foundation data, military mapping and, in partnership with the UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) and the Meteorological Office, assured data for safety of navigation. We are a national capability, recognisably operating alongside other national intelligence agencies and are the primary interface between the UK and international geospatial intelligence partners.
These positions are advertised at 37 hours per week.
Job Description
As an Imagery Analyst (IA) you will participate in the collection, processing and evaluation of raw, unprocessed imagery and deliver robust assessments on a topic relating to your designated portfolio. Assigned to a regional or thematic team or responding to a crisis event and working together with analysts of other disciplines, IAs support key decision makers in Defence and across government.
While the primary focus of the role is imagery analysis, you will have access to the full spectrum of intelligence sources to support, enhance and corroborate your assessments. You will be empowered to explore niche and emerging information sources, challenge established processes and contribute to the development of innovative analytical methodologies and technologies.
Applicants will have to successfully complete the 16-week residential Defence Imagery Intelligence Analyst Course (DIIAC) (within the first 12 months of being in post). On the course they will be trained in exploiting raw data collected from multiple platforms and, using specialist applications, will be able to identify activity normally undetectable using traditional analytical techniques. Accommodation is provided for those requiring it for the duration of the course. Applicants who have already undertaken and passed the UKIAC or DIIAC will not be required to re-attend. Those who have completed the RFIAC will be assessed to understand their skills and knowledge and may be asked to attend the course.
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 advertised in DI are subject to fair and open competition.
Person Specification
We are seeking individuals who have some experience of any of the following skills:
- Imagery exploitation
- Analytical skills
- Effective communication skills – written and verbal
- Highly organised with a good eye for detail and accuracy
- Awareness of / experience using Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) applications
- Experience of data visualisation applications
- Experience of handling / cleaning large datasets
- Experience of programming / coding to automate procedures and / or visualise data, particularly geospatially-referenced data
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Training is accessible for all the above skills. On appointment, a 2-week induction package will develop the skills essential to successfully pass the 16-week residential Defence Imagery Analyst Course (DIIAC).
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Leadership
- Changing and Improving
- Seeing the Big Picture
Benefits
Alongside your salary of £30,740, Ministry of Defence contributes £8,905 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 28.97%.
- 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
- Wyton has free car parking; and other facilities such as a Sports & Social Club, Gym and onsite shop.
Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and working from home as part of a non-contractual hybrid working arrangement. All office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to site capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD workplace, will also count towards this level of office attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this and other flexible working arrangements may work in their team from the Vacancy Holder (see advert for contact details). Defence Business Services cannot respond to any questions about working arrangements.
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.
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Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles, and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
At sift, applicants will be scored against their experience using a personal statement (max word count 500).
Your personal statement should directly relate to / provide evidence of your experience against any of the 8 bullet points detailed within the person specification element of this advert for which you can demonstrate evidence.
The layout is entirely your preference; you may choose narrative, bullets, etc. You may choose to address each criteria separately or have examples that cover and evidence several criteria. Please ensure you evidence what you have done that relates to the requirements. You don’t have to explain the whole process, focus on what you have done and the skills and experience you have used.
Applicants who are successful at sift will be invited to an assessment day. These will be held throughout the week commencing 30th November 2026. During the day candidates will be tested through a number of assessments and exercises. Throughout these, civil service behaviours will be assessed. Please note, no preparation will be required for these.
The Behaviours That Will Be Assessed Are As Follows
- Leadership
- Changing and improving
- Seeing the big picture
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