Open Source Information Analyst - Non-Commissioned Officer

What are you doing?

Do you want to play a crucial role in gathering valuable information from open sources? As a Non-Commissioned Officer OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) you are responsible for collecting, analyzing and evaluating data from various public sources. Using advanced technologies and analytical skills, you search for relevant information. You work closely with other analysts and intelligence units to form a complete picture of situations and threats. With your critical thinking and information processing skills, you make a valuable contribution to gathering intelligence and making strategic decisions. No experience is required for this job.

You're totally into this:

• You want to play a crucial role in collecting valuable information from open sources.
• Advanced technologies and training can help you further develop your analytical skills.
• Working together in a team.
• You have critical thinking skills and are objective.

Here you recognize yourself in:

• You are solution and customer oriented.
• You like to work accurately.
• You want to help colleagues in a specific field.
• You like to work indoors in the office.
• You are a true team player.
• You have the required level of education for this vacancy.

WHAT DOES THE FUTURE HOLD FOR YOU?

You can grow within your unit or within Defence to other functions according to the opportunities, your profile and your interests. You can learn through the whole range of training and courses that Defence offers you.

YOUR TRAINING PATH

Military Basic Training (MBV)

This training in a training camp in Belgium lasts about 4 months and starts with a military initiation phase, where you work on your physical condition and learn basic military skills. This is followed by basic training for cadre members. During this period you will be in boarding school.

Specialized Professional Development (GPV)

After an internal training of approximately 4 weeks within the unit, you will follow another training of approximately 11 weeks within the Intelligence and Security School in Heverlee.

Internship and/or evaluation period

Now you can really get started at your workplace, first under supervision and then independently.

WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT FROM US?

In addition to an attractive salary  and the aspects that make working at Defence unique, such as teamwork, varied and challenging work, unique experiences, equal opportunities and career opportunities, we offer you:

• A comprehensive , tailor-made  training course   so that you   can  start  your new job with confidence (no experience required)
• An exciting military career
• Additional compensation  and  allowances  for performance
• Clothing allowance
• Holiday pay
• An  end-of-year bonus
• Meal vouchers
• 33 days off  (30 days of leave + 3 days of departmental leave )
• Extra holiday  between Christmas and New Year
• Possibility to   take overtime in time
• Flexible working hours (may vary depending on the position performed)
• Free healthcare costs from recognized healthcare providers  (doctor, dentist, physiotherapist, etc.)
• Free hospitalisation insurance  for yourself and a  significant discount  for your  family members
• Free commuting  by  public transport  or possibility of a  bicycle allowance
• Public transport discount card  for private use
• Extensive  training offer (to be followed during working hours)
• Company restaurant  at democratic prices
• Free use of  sports infrastructure  during working hours
• All kinds of  discounts  (shops, amusement parks, holidays, etc.)

Please note:  certain benefits do not apply during the application and training period or during exercises and operations.

YOUR SELECTION TESTS

An important part of the selection procedure are our general tests. You can consult an overview of the general tests via  this link (point 3).

The selection procedure for this vacancy also includes the following additional tests:

Leadership

We will look at your leadership qualities via a computer test. You will be presented with various situations, each with a number of possible responses. You indicate how you would respond to each situation. Based on your answers, we will determine your level for the competencies that are important for a management position.

English

There is an additional English test. You can test your knowledge via this link .

General note: All terms, occupations and other qualifications included in this job posting refer to individuals of any gender or gender identity.

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