Role

As a GEOINT Analyst with DIGO you will:

• research, analyse and report on a single country or region of the world, or on a particular thematic international issue (such as terrorism)
• use comprehensive imagery exploitation software to analyse and interpret imagery collected by a range of sensors and platforms, including satellites and aircraft
• use advanced geographic information systems software to integrate and manipulate geospatial datasets for their intelligence issue
• fuse relevant collateral information acquired from a variety of sources, such as intelligence sources, social media, open source reporting and data.

Your geospatial intelligence reports will be graphical, textual or a combination of both. Your reporting will be disseminated to a wide and varied audience, often in a time-critical capacity. You may be required to brief your analysis to high profile Australian Government representatives, other members of the National Intelligence Community, members of the Australian Defence Force and other DIGO customers.

As your career develops, you will have the opportunity to specialise in geospatial or imagery analysis tradecraft. In addition, you will also build upon and maintain an in-depth knowledge of a foreign political, economic or military issue.

As a GEOINT Analyst, your intelligence will provide a unique insight into complex intelligence problems, supporting long-term strategic intelligence assessments or time-critical tactical operations.

Requirements

Skills

To become a GEOINT Analyst with DIGO you will be required to have:

• strong critical thinking skills
• well-developed research and analysis skills
• an interest in international issues and current affairs
• strong communication and relationship building skills
• good visual acuity (i.e. sharp, clear and acute vision)
• the ability to work as an individual or part of a dynamic team.

Education

We accept graduates across a wide variety of disciplines. It is not necessarily about what degree you hold, rather what skills you have and can bring to the position!

DIGO’s GEOINT Analysts are drawn from a range of degrees and disciplines including but not limited to:

Training

When you join DIGO as a graduate you will be required to undertake the DIGO Intelligence Development Program (DIDP). The DIDP runs for approximately 12 months and includes an initial period of comprehensive training, followed by two workplace rotations.

The initial period of comprehensive training is focused on imagery and geospatial intelligence skills development. You will undertake a wide variety of training during the program, including courses to enhance analytical, technical and communication skills. The most crucial is the 16-week DIGO Intelligence Analysis Course. Your analytical depth will then be further enhanced with supplementary training courses.

Following your initial training, you will then undertake two three-month workplace rotations. These will enable you to become an active member of dynamic, supportive and team-based intelligence analysis sections. During the rotations, you will contribute to the Australian national security effort, examining issues of global and regional importance. Each rotation is carefully managed to offer participants a range of analytical experience within DIGO – consolidating skills, knowledge and liaison networks.

At the end of the DIDP you will be offered the opportunity to give preferences on where you would like to work within DIGO. Throughout your career with DIGO, your technical skills and subject matter expertise will be further refined through ongoing learning and development opportunities.

Testimonials

“I joined the DIGO Intelligence Development Program (DIDP) in 2011 after completing a Science degree. I wanted to work for the Department of Defence, and the 12-month DIDP has provided me with excellent training and the skills to undertake imagery and geospatial intelligence analysis. I enjoyed the imagery intelligence training and gained many friends from the graduate program. I have received valuable mentoring from more experienced intelligence analysts and the workplace rotations allowed me to see different aspects of the organisation and how it forms part of the Australian Intelligence Community. The work is rewarding and within my first year at DIGO I have produced intelligence products which contribute to keeping the Australian Government and Defence Force informed on issues of national security and supports government decision-making. The experiences I have gained are unique to the intelligence community and I am looking forward to developing my career as an GEOINT Analyst with DIGO.” – Michael

“I joined the DIGO Intelligence Development Program (DIDP) in 2010 while completing a Masters in GIS and Remote Sensing. I wanted to use my geospatial skills in a dynamic, intelligence-focused environment and the DIDP was the perfect opportunity. Throughout the 12-month program I was offered ongoing training and support to develop my skills as a GEOINT Analyst. From the beginning of the program I was making very real contributions towards relevant defence and national security issues. Every day at DIGO presents new challenges, responsibilities and rewards, and I feel a great sense of satisfaction knowing the significant contribution I am making to help support the Australian Defence Force and maintain Australias national security.” – Estelle