Intelligence Analyst

The ITA is an international independent not-for-profit foundation based in Lausanne, Switzerland, that manages anti-doping activities for over 50 international sport organisations including the Olympic Games.

It delivers anti-doping programmes for International Sports Federations (IFs), Major Event Organisers (MEOs) and Anti-Doping Organisations (ADOs) that wish to delegate their anti-doping programmes to a body that implements high quality programs with increased transparency and independence.

The ITA operates in full compliance with the World Anti-Doping Code.

The ITA Intelligence & Investigations (I&I) Department is now looking for a full-time (40 hours per week):

• Intelligence Analyst
• Role description

Reporting to the I&I Manager and working closely with all members of the ITA I&I Department, the

Intelligence Analyst will contribute to the delivery of a robust, intelligence‑driven anti‑doping programme by collecting, collating, analysing, disseminating, and actioning all source intelligence, in support of intelligence and investigative operations and strategies.

The

Intelligence Analyst will also collaborate actively with colleagues across the ITA, as well as with external I&I stakeholders, law enforcement, and other relevant partners.

Key responsibilities

• Gather, process, evaluate and analyse information from all available sources to produce actionable intelligence products to support intelligence and investigative activities, operations and strategies
• Conduct analysis to identify networks, trends, links and patterns of interest.
• Assist in updating the ITA I&I Intelligence and Case Management System and other internal databases, data analysis and/or intelligence collection software tools.
• Stay up to date with technology and methods related to data analysis and/or intelligence collection software tools and identify associated needs and/or gaps.
• Conduct deep-dive interrogation of information across a variety of databases and other available data sources.
• Communicate analytical findings in a clear and concise way, in both presentations and in written reports, to support operational and strategic decision making.
• Liaise with I&I Manager to ensure analytical resources are allocated in accordance with relevant partner IF budgets.
• Collaborate regularly with external partners such as anti‑doping or integrity agencies, international/national law enforcement and public authorities—to share intelligence, support investigative activities and develop best practices in the field of intelligence analysis.
• Coordinate regularly with other ITA Departments to deliver actionable intelligence and support intelligence‑led approaches across ITA anti‑doping programmes.

Skills and experience required

• Strong commitment to protecting the integrity of sport and its athletes.
• Higher education degree (or equivalent experience) in any relevant I&I field (such as but not limited to intelligence studies, criminal sciences or criminology, analysis, etc.).
• Minimum of 3 years of extensive experience in intelligence analysis.
• Demonstrated experience in providing analytical support to intelligence operations and/or investigations.
• Demonstrated expert knowledge of information technology database structures, and various intelligence tools and software solutions.
• Ability to clearly and succinctly report on intelligence findings in written reports and verbal presentations to a range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong critical and lateral thinking skills, excellent problem-solving abilities and keen attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information with impeccable standards of integrity, ethics and confidentiality.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and organisational skills with an ability to manage multiple topics/tasks simultaneously in a structured, methodological, and organised manner.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly become a subject‑matter expert across diverse fields and identify areas of improvement.
• Ability to work independently under pressure and meet tight, competing deadlines.
• A driven, service‑oriented team player with a problem‑solving mindset and “can do” attitude.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• General knowledge of the international sport environment.
• The following would be considered assets
• Experience in forensic imaging of electronic devices and/or the analysis of forensically recovered data from electronic devices.
• Experience conducting field operations
• In-depth knowledge of any ITA partner sports, as well as anti-doping or related integrity activities.
• Knowledge of the anti-doping sector, its regulatory framework, and key stakeholders.
• Proficiency in additional languages.

Start date

1 November 2026 or to be discussed

Application deadline

10 September 2026

Location

Lausanne, Budapest, or another location, to be discussed

ITA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and have equal access to opportunities.

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