Consultant (m/f/d) for project management in the area of OSINT
Job Description
About the job
As the domestic intelligence service of the Federal Republic of Germany, the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV) makes a significant contribution to the security of its citizens.
To strengthen our team in Cologne, we are looking for a consultant (m/f/d) for project management in the area of OSINT.
Your tasks
You will take over the management of strategic IT projects in the area of open source intelligence (OSINT) and thus contribute to the methodological and technical development of internet processing within the entire Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution.
In addition to needs assessment, your responsibilities include developing project plans. You will conduct market surveys, collaborate with various external companies, and conduct acceptance tests. Your duties will also include supporting the department head with management, planning, and coordination tasks, as well as participating in national committees.
We offer
- Meaningfulness: exciting activity with social added value and current political relevance
- Long-term cooperation: secure job, good professional development opportunities through further training, diverse areas of application
- Balanced work and leisure time: flexible working hours, individual part-time work, overtime compensation through leisure time, mobile working generally possible
- Strong team & inclusive values: good team spirit, appreciative working atmosphere, onboarding & mentoring
Salary and prospects
- Permanent employment up to salary group 13 TV EntgO Bund (annual gross salary from €58,322 to €83,606)* and the possibility of later civil service appointment
- Transfer of civil servants up to A 13 BBesO A if the career-related requirements are met
- Payment of an intelligence allowance
*depending on the possibility of recognition of qualifications and previous experience
Your profile
You are a German citizen and have
- as a civil servant, the career qualification or the requirements for the recognition of career qualification for the higher non-technical administrative service of the Federal Government or
- a master’s degree with at least a grade of “good” in the fields of social sciences or economics.
In addition, we expect:
- At least two years of professional experience in a security agency in the field of “OSINT” at the time of application
- At the time of application, experience with the project management methods “PRINCE2” and “Scrum” (proof through training, employment references, etc. required)
- proven experience in managing IT projects
- Above-average motivation, resilience, flexibility as well as strong organizational and negotiating skills
- a high degree of willingness to take responsibility and the ability to work conceptually and analytically
- Gender and diversity competence
Procedural instructions
We promote diversity and equal opportunities. Women are particularly encouraged to apply. Applications from people with a migration background are also welcome – please note that German citizenship is a requirement. Severely disabled people will be given priority if they are equally qualified. Only a minimum level of physical fitness is required.
Work with us ON BEHALF OF DEMOCRACY!
Apply by April 2, 2025 , via the online application portal of the Federal Office of Administration (BVA) under the application number AWV-2025-020 at https://bewerbung.dienstleistungszentrum.de/frontend/AWV-2025-020/index.html .
Please note that applications to the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution can only be submitted via the BVA’s online application portal.
Passing written and oral aptitude tests is a prerequisite for further processing of your application. Further information about the application process and the security clearance required for employment in the Federal Intelligence Service can be found under Careers .
You can get an insight into the various work areas of the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution in our field reports .
If you have any questions regarding your application, the staff at the Federal Office of Administration – Service Center for Personnel Recruitment – will be happy to help you at +49(0)22899/358-86911.
