Intelligence Analyst

We are recruiting an Intelligence Analyst to join our Operational Intelligence team on a six-month fixed-term contract (or contractor basis). You will support the delivery of high-quality, insight-driven intelligence products for Prevail's government, commercial and NGO clients, contributing across the full spectrum of intelligence consultancy and product delivery.

Working as part of a collaborative team, you will apply structured analytical techniques, open-source research and intelligence methodologies to deliver timely, actionable intelligence that supports real-world operational outcomes. This role is ideally suited to an experienced analyst who can quickly integrate into a fast-paced environment, work with minimal supervision and deliver high-quality outputs from day one.

• Take ownership of complex analytical tasks with minimal supervision, delivering high-quality intelligence in a fast-paced operational environment.

• Conduct intelligence collection, research and analysis using open-source and commercially available information.

• Apply recognised intelligence analysis methodologies and structured analytical techniques to produce timely, evidence-based assessments.

• Monitor and assess developing geopolitical, security and operational events, identifying emerging risks, trends and mis/disinformation narratives.

• Conduct network and link analysis, mapping and data visualisation to identify relationships, patterns and key insights.

• Produce clear, accurate intelligence reports, assessments, briefings and presentations, including visual and geospatial products where appropriate.

• Brief internal and external stakeholders, translating client requirements into actionable intelligence products and analytical support.

• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to deliver intelligence aligned to client priorities and collection plans.

• Conduct peer review of analytical outputs to maintain high quality standards.

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of intelligence processes, methodologies and collection approaches.

• 3–5 years' experience in an intelligence, law enforcement, defence, national security or corporate intelligence environment.

• Current SC Security Clearance.

• Strong understanding and practical application of OSINT techniques, intelligence collection and research methodologies.

• Experience conducting network/link analysis, mapping and using analytical tools to identify relationships and trends.

• Excellent intelligence writing skills, with experience producing assessments, reports and briefings for operational or strategic decision-makers.

• Experience monitoring developing events and assessing misinformation and disinformation.

• Strong understanding of the intelligence cycle, collection planning and recognised analytical methodologies.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to brief internal and external stakeholders.

• Strong awareness of current affairs, geopolitical developments and security issues.

• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality intelligence products under tight deadlines.

• Formal intelligence or analytical training through a recognised government, military, law‑enforcement or academic programme.

• Experience supporting government, defence or commercial clients.

• Familiarity with specialist OSINT platforms and commercially available analytical tools.

• Experience conducting geospatial analysis and producing visual intelligence products.

• Experience with structured targeting, investigations or threat analysis.

• Proficiency in a second language, particularly Arabic, French, Faroese, Russian.

Prevail Partners delivers high-quality intelligence, research and consultancy services to clients ranging from governments and multinational corporations to non-governmental organisations. These services are delivered predominantly across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

We pride ourselves on selecting interesting and meaningful projects where our expertise can make a genuine difference. You will be joining the company during a period of continued growth and will have the opportunity…