Junior Intelligence Analyst Budapest

Junior Intelligence Analyst
Budapest
Budapest, HU

The International Testing Agency (ITA) is an international organisation constituted as an independent not-for-profit foundation based in Lausanne, Switzerland. Its mission is to protect the integrity of sport and the health of athletes by delivering high-quality antidoping programs to International Sports Federations (IFs), Major Event Organisers (MEOs) and Anti-Doping Organisations (ADOs) that seek increased transparency and independence. The ITA operates in full compliance with the World Anti-Doping Code.

For more information about our organisation and expertise, please consult our website: https://ita. sport.

You can find our introductory videos related to the position on the largest social video-sharing platform by searching for our company name and the terms "FOCUSING ON PROTECTING ATHLETES" and " Proactive Reporting - your questions answered". , The ITA Intelligence & Investigations (I&I) Department is now looking for a committed and passionate Junior Intelligence Analyst with a potential start date on the first week of January 2025.

The Junior Intelligence Analyst will be responsible for conducting all-source intelligence research and analysis, to support investigations into potential Anti-Doping Rule Violations (“ADRVs”), and the development of intelligence reporting to uphold other I&I activities.

The new team member will have a particular focus on using social media intelligence to develop investigative and intelligence targeting products, as well as maintaining and enhancing core I&I tools and databases, including manager vendor relationships.

The new colleague - reporting to the ITA I&I Manager and/or Head of I&I - will work closely with all members of the I&I Department and other ITA Departments, and regularly collaborate with external stakeholders, operating remotely from the Branch Office in Budapest.  

Key elements of the job role:

• Collecting, evaluating, and analysing open-source and social media intelligence to produce actionable intelligence products in support of broader I&I activities.
• Communicating analytical findings in a clear and concise way, in both presentations and in written reports, in support of operational and strategic decision-making.
• Maintaining and enhancing the I&I Department’s use of intelligence collection and investigative case management systems.
• Being a proactive first point of contact between the I&I Department and relevant external vendors of the I&I tools.
• Coordinating regularly with counterparts in other ITA Departments (Testing, Science & Medical, Legal Affairs, etc. ) as necessary.
• Liaising with external stakeholders to maintain best practices and promote knowledge-based exchanges in the field of open-source and social media intelligence.

• A genuine passion for social media and/or the exploitation of open-source information to support intelligence and/or investigations activities.
• An understanding of relevant open-source and/or social media collection and/or analysis tools, or ability and desire to rapidly adapt to use of such tools.
• Dedication to protecting the integrity of sport and its athletes.
• An ability to think creatively and innovatively toward answering investigative questions.
• Strong critical thinking, reasoning, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills with an ability to manage multiple case files/tasks simultaneously, including under tight and competing deadlines.
• Impeccable standards of integrity and ethics and experience handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and experience in managing complex external relationships.
• A team player with a “can do” attitude.
• Excellent English communication skills, both orally and in writing.
• The ITA Budapest Branch Office can only offer cooperation to people who reside in Hungary and have citizenship from EU or EFTA member states.

• Higher Education degree (or equivalent) in any relevant I&I and/or sports field (such as but not limited to intelligence, criminal or data analysis, criminal sciences, sports science).
• Experience in providing analytical, technical, and/or research support to intelligence operations and/or investigations.
• Knowledge of the international sport environment, sports integrity in general, and in particular the anti-doping movement, its regulatory framework and stakeholders.
• Working proficiency in other languages.

• Personal and professional development
• Long-term job security at an innovative and secure organisation founded in 2018
• Positive and motivated Hungarian and international team
• Dynamic, multilingual environment
• Competitive earnings
• Training and development opportunities
• Medical services (Medicover)
• Hybrid working with home office possibility (2 days / week)
• General office hours
• Comprehensive onboarding and learning process 
• Work-life balance 
• Family-friendly workplace 
• Free weekends
• Cafeteria (SZÉP Card)
• Sports contribution
• Commuting support (from outside of Budapest)