Intelligence Analyst

Compas Pty Ltd; Canberra; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Compas Pty Ltd is seeking an Intelligence Analyst to support Australia’s national interests in a high-security government environment. The role focuses on delivering intelligence research and analysis to inform policy, planning and crisis response, with close work alongside senior executives and NIC agencies.

Applicants must hold an active TSPV or TSPA clearance, and demonstrate strong analytical judgment, stakeholder engagement and the ability to work independently under pressure.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in a fast-paced policy or intelligence environment.
• Experience working in or with the National Intelligence Community (NIC).
• Strong stakeholder engagement, customer service and relationship management skills, with the resilience to perform under pressure.
• Active TSPV or TSPA security clearance; imagery analysis or specialised intelligence tradecraft desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver intelligence research, analysis and advice to support foreign policy, operational decision-making and crisis response.
• Engage with senior executives, policy stakeholders and NIC agencies to identify and respond to intelligence requirements.
• Manage access to classified intelligence information, secure infrastructure and TOP SECRET communications systems in accordance with government security frameworks.
• Strengthen intelligence coordination, collaboration and awareness across the organisation.

Skills

Analytical judgement

Independent worker

Stakeholder engagement

Resilience under pressure

NIC experience

TSPV/TSPA clearance

Job description

Job Title: Intelligence Analyst | TSPV / TSPA Clearance Support Australia's national interests as an Intelligence Analyst, delivering intelligence research, analysis and advice to inform foreign policy, operational planning and crisis response. Work closely with senior executives and the National Intelligence Community (NIC) in a high-security Australian Government environment.

Location: ACT
Contract Duration: 1 January 2027 - 31 December 2027, with a possible 12-month extension.
Security Clearance Requirement: Active Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) or Top Secret Privileged Access (TSPA) clearance.
Closing Date: 10:00am, 13 November 2026

Essential Tasks:

• Deliver intelligence research, analysis and advice to support foreign policy, operational decision-making and crisis response.
• Engage with senior executives, policy stakeholders and National Intelligence Community agencies to identify and respond to intelligence requirements.
• Manage access to classified intelligence information, secure infrastructure and TOP SECRET communications systems in accordance with government security frameworks.
• Strengthen intelligence coordination, collaboration and awareness across the organisation.

Key Criteria:

• Demonstrated experience in a fast-paced policy or intelligence environment, with strong analytical judgement and the ability to work independently.
• Experience working in or with the National Intelligence Community (NIC).
• Strong stakeholder engagement, customer service and relationship management skills, with the resilience to perform under pressure.
• Active TSPV or TSPA security clearance. Experience in imagery analysis or specialised intelligence tradecraft is desirable.

YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE TREATED WITH STRICTEST CONFIDENCE: Due to the nature of this environment, candidates must hold a current TSPV or TSPA clearance.