Job summary
Defence Intelligence Training Group (DITG) is in the early phases of establishing a new Intelligence Support to Target and Effects (ISTE) training department to deliver newly designed courses.�
The Target Systems Analysis (TSA) is the first of three courses that will sit under the ISTE training department. The TSA training team is part of a growing ISTE training department and will eventually consist of a mixture of 8 civilian and military trainers. This will enable DITG to deliver the full criteria of ISTE Training: TSA, Target Production & Documentation (TDP), and Target Audience Analysis (TAA) to Defence Intelligence community and its single Service counterparts. Furthermore, the ISTE training department will form the framework for the new Intelligence & ISR College under DITG�s future target operating model.
This TSA post is principally a training delivery post which will deliver the TSA training to the Intelligence Support to Target and Effects targeting community and it's single Service counterparts. The TSA training will be supported by an additional trainer, once recruited.
The job holder will also support the development and continuous improvement of TSA training to ensure the course meets current and future requirements.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
Strategic Command is going through a significant transformation programme which aims to improve the way the Command conducts its business and delivers for Defence and the nation. As a consequence of this, all posts within Strategic Command Headquarters and in time the wider organisation, are/will be subject to review and potential changes as we continuously improve across the period of the transformation programme. These changes may be minor or could be more substantive and will generate new opportunities. Throughout, the Command�s transformation programme is committed to following the MOD�s framework on managing and supporting people through the change process and places an emphasis on early and open consultation and engagement with the Command�s personnel and Trade Unions.
Job description
1. Lead and innovate TSA courses in line with operational requirements.
2. Lead in the delivery TSA courses (including planning and preparation) for DITG iaw Statement of Training Task (SOTT), Business Management Systems (BMS), and Joint Service Publications (JSP) 822 - Defence Systems Approach to Training (DSAT), 900 - UK Full spectrum Targeting Policy).
3. Pre-course preparation and post-course administrative tasks in accordance with Defence Systems Approach to Training (DSAT)/DITG policies.
4. ISTE courses management. Reviewing the development and content of the taught programme of study on a regular basis, including the production of any formal review documentation in line with Defence and accrediting organisations procedures.
5. Represent the faculty at meetings as required - Defence Targeting Enterprise(DTE) Training Working Groups and Steering Groups.
6. Understand and foster the inclusive Quad-Service ethos of ISTE and DITG.
7. Exact Duty of Care for staff and trainees in accordance with DITG Commander Supervisory Care Directive (SCD), ISTE Mgmt Plan, DITG Mgmt Plan, DITG Management of the Training System, JSP 833 � Minor Admin Action, DITG and RAF Guide for Service Schools training.
Person specification
Ideally, the candidate should demonstrate proficiency in TSA, and previous postings or experience of working within the ISTE environment or single Service equivalent.
�Candidates should demonstrate the following:
�Essential�
8. Subject matter knowledge�and experience�in both Target Systems Analysis (TSA) and in the Intelligence Assessment profession (or Targeting).
9. Leadership skills.
10. Excellent presentation and communication skills.
�Desirable�
11. Previous postings or experience of working in the DI ISTE environment or single Service equivalent.
12. Experience as a Defence Trainer or Level 3 in Training and Education equivalent.
13. Experience of working within a military training environment.
14. Understanding of the DSAT processes.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
15. Leadership
16. Communicating and Influencing
17. Working Together
18. Developing Self and Others
19. Managing a Quality Service
We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:
20. Leadership
21. Communicating and Influencing
22. Developing Self and Others
Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
23. As part of the interview stage, candidates will be asked to conduct a 10-minute presentation on a topic of their choice.
24. As part of the interview stage, candidates will be tested on the following Professional Head of Intelligence Assessment (PHIA) technical skills: Analysis, Trade craft and Assessment (Competency level: Highly Proficient)
Benefits
Alongside your salary of �43,080, Ministry of Defence contributes �11,631 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
25. Learning and development tailored to your role
26. An environment with flexible working options
27. A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
28. A with an average employer contribution of 27%
The post does not offer relocation expenses.
External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.
Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.
Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.
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