Data Exploitation Officer

Job Description

SummaryAt HMRC we are committed to creating a great place to work for all our colleagues; an inclusive and respectful environment that reflects the diversity of the society we serve. We want to maximise the potential of everyone who chooses to work forus and we offer a range of flexible working patterns and support to make a fulfilling career at HMRC accessible to you. Diverse perspectives and experiences are critical to our success and we welcome applications from all people from all backgrounds with theexperience and skills needed to perform this role. HMRC is the UKs tax, payments and customs authority and we have a vital purpose: we collect the money that pays for the UKs public services and help families and individuals with targeted financial support.Digital Support and Innovation (DSI) sits within HMRCs wider Fraud Investigation Service (FIS) responsible for the departments civil and criminal investigation work. FIS ensures that HMRC has an effective approach to taking on the most serious tax evasionand fraud. Working across Law Enforcement and government, DSI provides investigative tools and covert techniques to front-line investigations and works with key partners to develop and provide access to new technology and systems to enable investigators torespond to serious and complex tax evasion and crime.Job descriptionThe Communications Exploitation Team (CET) provides a dedicated service to all Targeted Intercept (TI) supported operations, focusing on the analysis of communications events, forensic imagingand open source intelligence collection connected to Organised Crime Groups. TI sits within Digital Support & Innovation and is responsible for the interception of communications relating to HMRCs most serious organised crime operations working closely withother Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) and the UK Intelligence Community (UKIC) to tackle emerging threats and develop new capabilities and methodologies to investigate serious organised crime.ResponsibilitiesYou will be assigned to support specific TI operationsto maintain, develop and analyse the current intelligence picture using a range of sensitive capabilities. You will collate and validate intelligence, use critical thinking to evaluate and prioritise credible intelligence artefacts and report findings to theTI Case Manager to progress TI operations. This role is continuously developing to keep pace with the constantly evolving technology landscape. You will provide operational support to colleagues within TI. You will be provided with on the job training andyou will be encouraged to attend and complete advanced Open Source Intelligence training. Targeted Intercept works closely with various UK Government Agencies. Outstanding performance in this role may present opportunities to broaden your skills and experiencethrough loan arrangements with partner Law Enforcement and Intelligence Agencies. Key Responsibilities:Capture intelligence using specialist assets to progress and support criminal investigations.React to time critical events in live investigations. Communicate technical issues effectively to others.Create tradecraft and exploitation techniques in an agile operational environment and supply these to the wider TI community to redefine serious organised criminality.Prepare accurate and timely reports. Carry out open source research identifying intelligence that will contribute to TI investigations.Build effective links with equivalent colleagues across the law enforcement and intelligence communities.Utilise Communication Data capabilities to progresscriminal investigations.Analyse a range of intercept and other intelligence sources and report on findings. Essential CriteriaPossess high levels of motivation, initiative and problem-solving abilities.Possess good attention to detail and be ableto follow Standard Operating Procedures accurately and consistently.Good interpersonal skills to work effectively with departmental colleagues and other Law Enforcement and Intelligence partnersHave good verbal and written communication skills.Thispost requires National Security vetting at Security Check (SC) You must be able to attain a security clearance of at least SC level initially, (if not already held). Following a successful SC application you will be required to initiate Developed Vetting clearance.-please see further information. Desirable CriteriaExperience of supporting criminal or civil investigationsUnderstanding of modern-day communications technologiesBehavioursWell assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Deliveringat Pace Managing a Quality Service Working Together Making Effective Decisions Benefits Learning and development tailored to your roleAn environment with flexible working optionsA culture encouraging inclusion and diversityA Civil Service pensionPlus a flexibility payment. This post attracts a Level 1a Flexibility Payment (FP) that is paid monthly with salary. This FP allows HMRC flexibility to change your work pattern, at short notice, to meet business needs. In applying for a position and acceptingthe FP you agree that you can and will meet those flexibility requirements. Details of the Flexibility Payment can be found in the attached document. Team members that are moving offices as a result of the Locations Programme will be entitled to a Moves AdjustmentPayment for three years where they incur additional costs. This is calculated based on the difference between the costs of travelling to and from the new and old office, over a weekly period. You will get more detail on this as part of targeted locations movecommunications. Find more about HMRC benefits in Your little extras booklet for further information or visit Thinking of joining the Civil Service Things you need to knowSecuritySuccessful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check.Successfulcandidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is developed vetting . See our vetting charter .People working with government assets must complete basic personnel security standard checks.Selectionprocess detailsThis vacancy is using Success Profiles , and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.As part of the application process you be asked to complete a CV (Qualifications, Career History and Skills/Experience sections) and a 750-word Statementof Suitability. Your CV should provide a brief description of your employment history during the last 5 years, highlighting your key achievements to demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria. Your Statement of Suitability should demonstrate what youcan bring to the role based on the essential criteria, job description and role responsibilities. You should demonstrate your skills and experience and how you have used them by presenting this information in the STAR format. A sift will be undertaken on