Acoustic Analyst
| Posting date: | 14 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £27,650 per year |
| Additional salary information: | A pension contribution of 28.97% based on the listed salary |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 February 2026 |
| Location: | RAF St Mawgan, Newquay, Cornwall, TR8 4HP |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Ministry of Defence |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 444605 |
Summary
The job is part of a dynamic team providing a 24/7/365 operational assessment capability to a select customer base within the UK and overseas. As a data assessment analyst, you’ll be within the team responsible for identifying acoustic data elements from a broad selection of sources.
You’ll be part of the shift-working cadre that delivers critical output in the form of signal messages, situational briefings, and timely reporting through an established organisation of experts, that feeds into the Defence Intelligence picture.
Responsibilities
Integrate into the MDAC organisation and fulfil the role of on-shift assessment analyst.
Process maritime data from various sources and conduct routine assessments for acoustic elements.
Maintain a daily log of assessments.
Create messages and reporting, including during silent hours.
Provide verbal briefings and assurance to generated assessments.
Commit to self-development of assessment ability.
Contribute towards organisational level learning and development.
Occasional ‘acting up’ to cover absence or leave within the team.
Complete the publication of desk level reports to leadership.
Undertake line manager taskings commensurate with the role and grade.
Please note, candidates will be redirected to the Civil Service Jobs website where you will need to submit your application form. Please note the closing date above is incorrect and cannot be amended so please check the closing date on Civil Service Jobs and allow enough time to submit your application form.
You’ll be part of the shift-working cadre that delivers critical output in the form of signal messages, situational briefings, and timely reporting through an established organisation of experts, that feeds into the Defence Intelligence picture.
Responsibilities
Integrate into the MDAC organisation and fulfil the role of on-shift assessment analyst.
Process maritime data from various sources and conduct routine assessments for acoustic elements.
Maintain a daily log of assessments.
Create messages and reporting, including during silent hours.
Provide verbal briefings and assurance to generated assessments.
Commit to self-development of assessment ability.
Contribute towards organisational level learning and development.
Occasional ‘acting up’ to cover absence or leave within the team.
Complete the publication of desk level reports to leadership.
Undertake line manager taskings commensurate with the role and grade.
Please note, candidates will be redirected to the Civil Service Jobs website where you will need to submit your application form. Please note the closing date above is incorrect and cannot be amended so please check the closing date on Civil Service Jobs and allow enough time to submit your application form.