Vacant position as senior intelligence coordinator at the Intelligence Section in the Defense Staff

The Intelligence Service – Knowledge about 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.

We are now seeking a new employee for a temporary position as senior intelligence coordinator at the intelligence section in the Defense Staff. The duration of the position is set to 31.12.2027, with the possibility of extension.

The Intelligence Service is a multidisciplinary service with a need for varied competence. The position is part of a dynamic, exciting, and interdisciplinary work environment. As an employee in the Intelligence Service, you will contribute to our important societal mission, as well as be part of an environment characterized by high competence and strong commitment to the field.

We rely on diversity in perspectives and experiences to solve our missions. Therefore, we wish to recruit employees from different backgrounds, with different life experiences, to work with us.

Tasks

• Support the Defense Staff during planning and implementation of operative conditions, including national crisis management and mission coordination.
• Contribute to mutual situational understanding between the intelligence service and strategic military leadership in the Defense Staff.
• Brief military and political leadership routinely on relevant topics.
• Facilitate, and coordinate, routine meetings at the leadership level.
• Operate and administer the intelligence service's facilities in the Defense Staff.
• Leadership support.

Qualifications

The position has the following requirements that must be met to be considered a candidate:

• Master's degree or education at an equivalent level (major, professional studies, etc.) or scope within a relevant field of study. A relevant bachelor's degree or education at an equivalent level, and several years of experience with good results, may compensate for the education requirement.
• Operative service experience*
• Good English skills
• Good knowledge of the Defense's activities and organization

• Operative service means participation in or direct contribution to military operations and force building in an operative unit. Or, experience from relevant operative activity or equivalent.

In addition, it is desirable if you have:

• Experience from international operations
• Service from a situation/operations center
• Approved E-personnel kl. 1
• Service experience from the Intelligence Service
• Relevant staff service*
• Knowledge of Russia politically and militarily

• Relevant staff service means from section, department, or organizational leadership.

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.

Personal qualities

Personal 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 work environment. Good team spirit, respect, and tolerance in meeting others is of great importance.
• Stress management: It is a prerequisite that our employees have the ability to handle periodically high workloads.

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 925,000 – 1,030,000 in the position of senior advisor (code: 1364) according to the current Hovedtariffavtale. Final salary placement depends on qualifications. The position is temporary with a duration until 31.12.2027 with the possibility of extension.

Contact informationProfessional questions, 23 09 63 87 HR questions, 23 09 4322 WorkplaceJernbanetorget 1 0154 Oslo Key information:Employer: Etterretningstjenesten

Reference no.: 5174840224 Employment percentage: 100% Temporary End date: 31.12.2027 Application deadline: 17.09.2026

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 Defense, 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 diversity in 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 disability.