Analyst
The Intelligence Service – Knowledge of the world for the protection of Norway
The mission of the Intelligence Service is to collect information and provide warnings about conditions abroad that may threaten Norway and Norwegian interests.
Do you have experience from operational activities and good knowledge of technical disciplines and the activities of the Forsvaret? Then we want to hear from you!
You will become part of a forward-looking and highly competent professional environment that contributes to our important societal mission.
We rely on a diversity of perspectives and experiences to solve our missions. Therefore, we wish to recruit employees from different backgrounds, with different life experiences, to work with us.
TasksAs an analyst with us, your tasks will include performing technical multi-source analysis and contributing your experience to fuse sensor data to improve analysis processes and results.Qualifications
The position has the following requirements that must be met to be considered a relevant applicant:
For senioringeniør:
Master's degree or education of a corresponding level (main subject, professional studies, etc.) or scope within a relevant field of study. A relevant bachelor's degree or education of a corresponding level and several years of experience with good results may compensate for the education requirement.
For overingeniør:
Bachelor's degree or education of a corresponding level (cand.-degrees, former engineering education, etc.) or scope within a relevant field of study. Relevant higher education and several years of experience with good results may compensate for the education requirement.
For both:
- Experience from operational activities
- Good knowledge of the Intelligence Service's other disciplines and the activities of the Forsvaret
Additionally, it is desirable if you have education within data engineering and programming/scripting.
Special requirements for a position in the Intelligence Service:
Applicants must satisfy the requirements for the highest security clearance.
For employment in the Intelligence Service, one cannot have any citizenship other than Norwegian at the time of employment.
The position is subject to compulsory service, cf. the Forsvarsloven and the Forsvarstilsatteforskriften, which implies that you can be ordered to international operations. This normally occurs on the basis of willingness. Compulsory service entails requirements for medical and physical fitness and basic English skills. If you do not meet the requirements, you have the opportunity to apply for an exemption.
Personal qualitiesPersonal suitability for a position in the Intelligence Service will be given great weight:
- Attitudes and reliability: The Intelligence Service requires high professional and personal integrity, reliability, and loyalty from its employees.
- Desire to learn and methodical approach: We seek individuals who are eager about their field and who meet the workday with a desire to learn and a wish to deliver.
- Interaction and cooperation: In the Intelligence Service, we are concerned with having a good working environment. Good team spirit, respect, and tolerance in meeting others are of great importance.
- Stress management: It is a prerequisite that our employees have the ability to handle periods of high workload.
For the specific position, it is additionally required that you have a result-oriented attitude.
We offer
With us, you will get an exciting and socially important job where you will be able to make a difference.
The Intelligence Service is committed to increasing the competence of its employees, and there will be investments in both you as a person and your professional interests.
Our employees have flexible working hours, the opportunity for training during working hours, as well as favorable loan and pension schemes through Statens pensjonskasse.
You will receive an annual salary within the range of NOK 690,000 – 830,000 in the position of overingeniør (code: 1087) or 785,000 - 980,000 as senioringeniør (code: 1181) according to the current Hovedtariffavtale. Final salary placement and position code depend on qualifications.
Contact informationFAG, 2309 5753 HR, 2309 4326 WorkplaceLutvannsveien Oslo Key information:Employer: Etterretningstjenesten
Reference no.: 5194519630 Employment percentage: 100% Permanent Application deadline: 27.10.2026
About the employer:
What is actually happening in the world?
The Intelligence Service collects, processes, and analyzes information on behalf of Norway. We do this to provide Norwegian authorities with the best possible basis for making good decisions. We are part of the Forsvaret, but also solve missions for the rest of the government apparatus. The service works according to overarching political priorities and guidelines. More information about us can be found at etj.no. Here you will also find Fokus - The Intelligence Service's open assessment of current security challenges.
We rely on a diversity of perspectives and experiences to solve our missions. Therefore, we wish to recruit employees from different backgrounds, with different life experiences, to work with us. We encourage qualified candidates to apply, regardless of gender, cultural background, gaps in CV, or functional ability.