Lead Open-Source Intelligence for National Security

McGrathNicol; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 weeks parental leave

Health and wellbeing programs

Employee assistance

Job summary

McGrathNicol, an independent professional services firm, seeks an experienced intelligence professional to lead complex open-source analytical engagements for its Canberra-based national security team. The role focuses on producing written assessments that inform government priorities and client deliverables.

You will coach analysts, manage projects and stakeholder relationships, and contribute to business development while maintaining high standards of integrity and judgement in sensitive

Qualifications

• Experience drafting written intelligence assessments within national security.
• Strong understanding of intelligence collection, analysis and assessment methodologies.
• Exceptional written communication and briefing skills.
• Experience managing projects, stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven ability to exercise sound judgement in complex environments.
• Chinese language capability is highly regarded but not essential.
• A current Australian Government security clearance (NV1/NV2), or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead open-source intelligence collection and analysis in support of national security priorities.
• Produce and review high-quality intelligence assessments, reports and client deliverables.
• Provide strategic insights and advice to government and national security stakeholders.
• Lead, coach and develop analysts and junior team members.
• Manage project delivery, stakeholder engagement and client relationships.
• Identify emerging defence, intelligence and security risks through advanced analytical methodologies.
• Contribute to business development activities and the growth of the national security practice.

Skills

Intelligence analysis

Written communication

Project management

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Multidisciplinary teams

Chinese language

Job description

McGrathNicol, an independent professional services firm, seeks an experienced intelligence professional to lead complex open-source analytical engagements for its Canberra-based national security team. The role focuses on producing written assessments that inform government priorities and client deliverables.

You will coach analysts, manage projects and stakeholder relationships, and contribute to business development while maintaining high standards of integrity and judgement in sensitive