Intelligence Analyst

Compas; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Compas in Canberra is seeking an Intelligence Analyst to deliver research, analysis and advisory support in a high-security Australian Government environment.

The role involves working closely with senior executives and NIC agencies to identify and respond to intelligence requirements, manage access to classified information, and strengthen cross-organisational intelligence coordination.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced policy or intelligence environment.
• Experience working with the National Intelligence Community (NIC).
• Active TSPV or TSPA security clearance is required.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and the ability to perform under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Deliver intelligence research, analysis and advice to support foreign policy and crisis response.
• Engage with senior executives, policy stakeholders and NIC agencies to identify intelligence requirements.
• Manage access to classified information and secure TOP SECRET communications systems.
• Strengthen intelligence coordination, collaboration and awareness across the organisation.

Skills

Analytical judgement

Stakeholder engagement

Policy experience

NIC experience

Independent working

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 THE STRICTEST CONFIDENCE: Due to the nature of this environment, candidates must hold a current TSPV or TSPA clearance.