Intelligence Analyst

VALUES:

The ITIA is a ‘values led’ organisation and all our values are underpinned by ‘Integrity’. It is in our name, and it is our purpose and with that comes the inherent responsibility to do the right thing. Integrity is not simply a value that we aspire to, it is a non-negotiable part of our everyday work.

Our values are Respect, Collaboration, Excellence, Approachable and Innovation.

• Respect – We recognise that the thoughts, feelings, experiences, and backgrounds of others are as important as our own. We treat people fairly.
• Collaboration – We achieve more when we work together across the ITIA, with players, officials, and the wider tennis family. We are a sport that can be trusted.
• Excellence – We aim to deliver to the highest standards, and to be known as best-in-class.
• Approachable – We are open, connected to and can be trusted by the sport. We actively listen and respond in an empathetic manner.
• Innovation – We are continuously moving forward, improving, and embracing fresh methods and ideas for the biggest impact.

All employees should continually uphold our Values in addition to the role specific responsibilities identified in this job description. Employees are expected to ‘live’ the ITIA values and be able to demonstrate them through their work performance as well as their behaviours. Discussion around how employees ‘live’ the values will be regularly reviewed as part of the performance management process.

Purpose of the Role:

The purpose of the role is to collect, process, and analyse information from a variety of sources to support the Tennis Anti-Corruption and Tennis Anti-Doping Programmes. This specifically includes retrieving and analysing data from mobile forensic downloads. The Intelligence Analysts at the ITIA work closely with investigators and the anti-doping team to identify links and associations of people, places, organisations, timings, events and electronic communications in order to identify any breaches of the two programmes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct downloads and analysis of digital devices.
• Produce link charts and timelines using analytical software tools. Conduct social media exploitation and utilise link analysis to develop intelligence and investigative leads.
• Identify, assess and record relevant intelligence into the appropriate ITIA intelligence and investigations database(s) for both the Tennis Anti-Corruption Programme and Tennis Anti-Doping Programme.
• Produce comprehensive tactical reports capable of directing and informing investigative activity.
• Produce detailed strategic reports identifying risk to the integrity of the sport whilst directing and informing policy response.
• Provide a viable tactical and strategic menu of options capable of disrupting offences under the TACP or TADP.
• Assist in the identification of new sources of intelligence.
• Work closely with investigators to identify and investigate any breaches of the Tennis Anti-Corruption Programme and Tennis Anti-Doping Programme.
• Work with the ITIA Legal team in relation to case preparation including drafting reports and preparing witness statements documenting the analytical process and results.
• Work with the ITIA Anti-Doping Team to analyse data and identify data sources to assist in the identification of potential anti-doping rule violations.
• Work with the ITIA Education team to assist in input into the content development of educational resources.
• Contribute to ongoing assessment work to ensure the organisation identifies and addresses emerging risks.
• Understanding and absorption of sometimes-complex data and the handling of said data in accordance with GDPR and other policies and codes; including the deletion of data no longer required by the team

Health and Safety (NB these obligations apply to all employees)

The ITIA has assigned Health and Safety responsible persons who are responsible for overseeing the Health and Safety function for the organisation; however, all employees have responsibilities in contributing to a safe and compliant workplace. These key responsibilities form part of all job descriptions.

These include:

• Taking reasonable care of your own health and safety and not putting others in danger.
• Ensure mandatory health and safety training is completed in accordance with ITIA policies.
• Co-operating with the ITIA and following instructions regarding health and safety matters.
• Reporting all hazards, illnesses or injuries to the Health and Safety responsible persons.

Skills & Experience Required

Essential:

• Qualified analyst (or displays ability and aptitude to undertake and pass relevant accredited analytical course)
• Ability to undertake complex research and analysis at strategic and operational levels, linking information and intelligence to identify patterns and trends.
• Experienced and practical user of intelligence databases and analytical tools such as i2 Analyst Notebook and GIS mapping tools
• Experience of producing comprehensive evidential reports and give evidence on findings as required at disciplinary hearings.
• Experienced in working with sensitive information and maintaining confidentiality.
• Experience of handling and analysing quantitative and qualitative data.
• Curious, logical mind (conscious of cognitive bias).
• Detailed knowledge of the Intelligence cycle.
• Experienced user of MS Office (particularly advanced MS-Excel) and SharePoint.
• Exceptional organisational skills including the ability to work to agreed key Performance Indicators.
• Ability to instigate and maintain stakeholder relationships.
• Understand and be able to operate with an audited framework of data protection regulations (such as GDPR) and internal policies as set by the ITIA Data Protection Officer (DPO).
• To have unimpeachable integrity, personal values and standards plus a deep commitment to equality, inclusion and diversity in the workplace
• Be fluent in English

Desirable:

• Proficient in the interrogation and analysis of forensically recovered data from electronic devices using related software eg Cellbrite, MSAB
• Experienced OSINT, SOCMINT, GEOINT researcher capable of identification, collection of intelligence or evidential material.
• Experience of working within an international organisation, preferably in the sports integrity field
• Experience of anti-doping related intelligence gathering and analysis
• Understanding of global betting markets.
• Good knowledge and understanding of tennis and its related sports integrity issues.
• Experience and understanding of analysis and research of transnational organised crime networks.
• Capable and confident whilst delivering presentations of work undertaken to a wide range of international stakeholders.
• Understanding of the principles and responsibilities of the Data Protection Act (2018) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
• Demonstrates high level of personal, technical and physical operational security practices.
• Excellent intellectual skills with inherent capability to grasp complex investigation case structures.
• Understanding of Anti-Corruption and Anti-Doping procedure and process.
• An interest in and understanding of tennis and its structures/levels.
• Relevant language skills, ability to speak other languages is highly desirable

Please send your CV and Cover Letter to careers@itia.tennis

* The ITIA has a flexible working policy which sees employees working a minimum of 2 days per week in the office; sometimes more. The policy may be subject to change and the official place of work is the office. Due to the nature of this role the candidate must be able to attend the office easily and occasionally out of hours. This role may also require travel away from the UK and work outside of normal working hours.