OSINT Analyst, Royal Netherlands Marechaussee

The Royal Netherlands Marechaussee is responsible for border police duties, the surveillance and protection of objects and people, and international and military police duties. To carry out these tasks, it's crucial to have the most comprehensive overview possible. As an OSINT analyst, you play a key role in this by searching for and connecting information on various internet platforms and social media. The online world is your specialty. You identify, collect, interpret, and analyze relevant information from publicly accessible sources. You do this based on an intelligence need, while maintaining legal compliance.

In addition to our other OSINT ANALYST vacancy, we also have a position available within a section characterized by its secrecy. We specifically expect employees within this section to be reliable, proactive, and open-minded. This means they must dare to speak out, not wait for things to happen, but come up with their own ideas and think outside the box. A certain degree of flexibility and independence is also required. The confidential nature of the work also means that you must consider your role in your personal life. Annual maintenance reviews are part of the role. Due to the nature of the work, working from home is not possible.

Extensive experience with OSINT work is highly desirable. In addition, a personal network with other (covert) services is a plus. The employee is expected to be able to work on a project basis and manage a project team. Up-to-date knowledge of the various teams and their associated tasks that make up the section is essential to get the section off to a flying start.

This is what you get

• scale 10 €3,602 - €5,748 (gross)
  
• Temporary appointment with a view to permanent employment
• 12 months
• 32 - 38 hours

We offer even more

The Ministry of Defence strongly values ​​personal growth and offers excellent study facilities, ensuring you never stand still. You'll have ample opportunity to develop and grow.

In addition to your salary, you'll receive an Individual Choice Budget (IKB). The IKB consists of money (16.33% of your gross annual salary) and time. With the IKB, you make the choices that suit you and can customize some of your employment conditions. For example, you can choose to have a portion of your monthly income paid out whenever you wish. You can also convert this budget into leave and vice versa, or spend it on tax-efficient purposes. The Dutch government strongly values ​​personal growth and career development and offers numerous opportunities for this.

The secondary employment conditions include various study facilities, full reimbursement of your public transport commuting expenses, and partially paid parental leave.

This is what we ask

• You have at least 3 years of relevant work experience.
• You have completed a higher professional education (HBO) degree, preferably in criminology, security studies, conflict studies, or political science;
• You have extensive experience with open-source research/internet research.
• You preferably have analysis experience in a previous position.
• You are both a team player and independent.

This is where you come to work

More about the Royal Military Police

The work is carried out within the National Tactical Command (LTC) of the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee. The LTC's mission is to carry out border police duties, surveillance and security, and international and military police tasks at the tactical level. Specifically, the work is carried out within the Intelligence department. This department's mission is to provide a current intelligence picture during the various planning phases to inform strategic, tactical, and operational decisions.

About the Ministry of Defence

The Ministry of Defence is committed to the interests, prosperity, and freedom of the Netherlands. We are active daily, both at home and abroad. Our global efforts strengthen international cooperation and ensure that people can develop freely, now and in the future.

Approximately 58,000 people work directly and indirectly on peace and security at the Ministry of Defence. The Ministry comprises the Central Staff (the department), the Royal Netherlands Navy, the Royal Netherlands Army, the Royal Netherlands Air Force, the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee, the Defence Support Command (DOSCO), and the Materiel and IT Command (COMMIT).

The Ministry of Defence is one of the largest employers in the Netherlands and resembles a large corporation. The operational commands (naval, land, and air forces), the Marechaussee, DOSCO, and COMMIT are like operating companies.

Particulars

• This vacancy is open both internally and externally. Internal candidates will be given priority if they demonstrate suitability.
• A security investigation and reference check are part of the selection procedure.
• An assessment may be part of the selection procedure.
• To be eligible for this position, you must be a citizen of a country within the European Economic Area. If not, you must hold a combined residence and work permit (GVVA).
• No rights can be derived from this vacancy text.
• Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.

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