Data Analytics

"I enjoy working with technology to solve difficult problems. I’ve always had an interest in coding and love numbers and finding ways to visualize the data I collect. I would like to use data to help interpret what’s happening around us, and even to predict the future!"

Data and Computer Science

Our technologists work on how the National Intelligence Community can build game-changing common platforms and capabilities, such as secure cloud platforms and specialised tools. We need information architects, business analysts and project managers who understand how to design, integrate and build flexible and scalable systems.

Data science professionals in the National Intelligence Community have opportunities that rarely are matched in the private sector. As a computer or data scientist in the Intelligence Community, you will research, test and support new solutions to storing, manipulating and presenting information. Depending on your skill set, you may manipulate and analyse large datasets to find patterns and relationships, develop computational algorithms and statistical methods to create reusable, repeatable operations or communicate findings with decision-makers.

Whatever road you choose, you will immerse yourself in big data analytics, machine learning, natural language processing, predictive analytics and specialised data operations that won't be matched elsewhere.
 

Skills & Interests

  • Data analysts
  • Big data specialists
  • Statistics
  • Mathematics
  • Data management
  • Engineering
  • Problem solving
  • Imagery analysis
  • Geography
  • Biometrics

Case Studies

silhouette Josh - Technology

The capacity to work with cutting edge technology and associated subject-matter-experts is simply staggering in the NIC. I couldn’t imagine working anywhere else, particularly when you overlay that with the satisfaction of actively contributing to the mission. 

silhouette Helena - Technology

As a STEM student, I never knew the breadth of opportunities that awaited me outside of research. Joining the NIC helped me realise that there are a multitude of unique ways that I can use my science skills and contribute meaningfully to the Australian community – all while constantly enjoying my work.  

silhouette Jonathan - Data

I have been in the intelligence community for 6 years across two agencies. I am a data scientist and have worked in roles including research and development, software engineering, intelligence analysis and NIC coordination. I started out as an ICT Cadet, working part time while I finished my undergraduate studies. I've got a Bachelor of Computer Science and am part way through a Masters of Data Science, supported by my workplace. One of the things I enjoy the most about the intelligence community is the complexity involved in my work. I'm constantly learning and pushing myself, and feel like I'm solving problems that really matter.