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About the ITA

As a non-profit foundation recently founded in Lausanne, the ITA has been built around a solid core of scientific, technical, legal and administrative skills. In this context, speaking of a young and dynamic atmosphere is not just a rhetorical formula, but a real commitment. Today, we are proud to employ dedicated staff with unique profiles from all over the world. The ITA aims to provide a healthy and motivating working environment in which talent can develop.

The ITA is committed to creating equal opportunities for its staff with zero tolerance regarding gender-based discrimination. We practice an equal pay policy in line with the methodology and principles of the Equal Pay Foundation.

Positions

The ITA Intelligence & Investigations (I&I) Department is now looking for one or more full-time (40 hours per week), part-time (fixed percentage) and/or consultant(s) for the role of:

Intelligence & Investigations Officer

Role description
Reporting to the ITA Head of Intelligence & Investigations (I&I), the ITA I&I Officer will be responsible for the delivery of a robust intelligence-driven anti-doping program including the collection, analysis, dissemination, and actioning of intelligence, and responsible for conducting evidence-based fact-finding inquiries into potential or alleged violations of the ITA Partners’ anti-doping regulations in an independent, impartial, and confidential manner.
The ITA I&I Officer will also work closely with all members of the ITA I&I Department and other ITA staff and will regularly collaborate with other I&I stakeholders. Furthermore, he or she will establish and continually enhance a global network of confidential information sources to implement effective intelligence-led processes and implement investigative methods aimed at achieving results through high performance anti-doping activities.

Key responsibilities

  • Conducting intelligence-led procedures to detect, prevent, disrupt, and deter doping activities with a view of building cases to prosecute anti-doping rule violations (ADRVs) under ITA Partners’ respective jurisdiction.
  • Conducting evidence-based, fact-finding investigative procedures and work collaboratively to implement strategies to advance actionable intelligence towards evidence collection to support the prosecution of ADRVs.
  • Gathering, processing, evaluating, and analysing information from all available sources and translate it into actionable intelligence products in support of investigative, result management, and prosecution processes.
  • Proactively identifying, recruiting, and managing confidential sources of information pertaining to anti-doping matters handled by ITA on behalf of its Partners.
  • Critically evaluating sources to provide a thorough assessment of their credibility and reliability.
  • Delivering investigative expertise in the collection of evidence such as forensics and data recovery related to analytical and non-analytical cases pertaining to anti-doping matters handled by ITA on behalf of its Partners.
  • Leading, coordinating, and conducting intelligence and/or investigative interviews of athletes, athlete support personnel or any other relevant persons including confidential sources of information who are or may be involved in ADRVs.
  • Proactively and reactively exploiting open-source intelligence (OSINT), including social media, to support intelligence operations and ADRV investigations.
  • Collborating regularly with trusted external partners, including but not limited to, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), regional and national anti-doping organisations (RADOs/NADOs) and international/national law enforcement and intelligence agencies towards sharing intelligence and information in the pursuit of anti-doping cases.
  • Developing and implementing multi-departmental anti-doping operations, based on actionable intelligence reporting to combat emerging trends in doping activities.
  • Coordinating regularly with counterparts in other ITA Departments (Testing, Science & Medical, Legal Affairs, etc.) to deliver intelligence-led approaches and evidence-based investigative activities across ITA’s anti-doping programs.
  • Assessing and coordinating the external passage of sensitive information, upon approval.
  • Liaising with other relevant anti-doping and other integrity stakeholders to develop best practices and promote knowledge-based exchanges in the field of intelligence and investigations.
  • Delivering comprehensive and objective reports on findings in support of intelligence, investigative, results management, and prosecution processes.
  • Contributing to operational or strategic decision-making processes based on intelligence or investigative outcomes and detected modus operandi of anti-doping activities.

Skills and experience required

  • A dedication to protecting the integrity of sport and its athletes.
  • Higher Education degree (or equivalent) in any relevant I&I field (such as but not limited to intelligence studies, criminal sciences or criminology, analysis, law, etc.)
  • Minimum of 6 years of extensive experience in leading intelligence operations, law-enforcement investigations, or sports integrity activities at a domestic or international level.
  • Well-developed critical thinking, reasoning, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
  • Extensive experience recruiting, managing, and maintaining confidential human sources.
  • Demonstrated expertise in planning and conducting interviews for evidentiary purposes.
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills with an ability to manage multiple case files simultaneously in a structured, methodological, and organised manner.
  • Familiarity with handling highly confidential and sensitive information; possess impeccable standards of integrity, ethics, and confidentiality. A previously held or existing security clearance and a passed background checks is desired.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meeting tight and often competing deadlines.
  • A team player with a “can do” attitude and is service oriented.
  • Excellent English communication skills, both orally and in writing. Knowledge of other languages would be an asset.
  • Access to a wide networks of intelligence operators, security, law enforcement and/or prosecution authorities, or forensic experts is an asset.
  • Knowledge of the international sport environment, in general, with in-depth knowledge of any ITA partner or other Olympic sports, as well as anti-doping or related integrity activities are an asset.
  • Knowledge of the anti-doping movement, its regulatory framework and stakeholders would be a strong asset.

Start date: As soon as possible
Application deadline: 30 September 2022
Location: Lausanne, Switzerland; or to be defined

Please e-mail your motivation letter and CV to recruitment@ita.sport and indicate in the email subject title “Name First name – I&I Officer”.

Download job description here.

This role description highlights the areas of activity of the employee, it does not intend to be exclusive or exhaustive and may be amended over time depending on the changing needs of the organisation.

The ITA Intelligence & Investigations (I&I) Department is now looking for one or more full-time (40 hours per week), part-time (fixed percentage) and/or consultant(s) for the role of:

Intelligence Analyst

Role description
Reporting to the ITA Head of I&I and/or I&I Manager, the Intelligence Analyst will be responsible for conducting all-source intelligence analysis to support investigations into potential Anti-Doping Rule Violations (“ADRVs”) in an independent, impartial, and confidential manner.
The ITA Intelligence Analyst will also work closely with all members of the ITA I&I Department and other ITA Departments and regularly collaborate with key external stakeholders. Furthermore, he or she will be responsible for the collection and collation of information, maintaining the I&I databases and using I&I tools and techniques in support of ongoing investigations, as well as other I&I intelligence-based projects and initiatives aimed at achieving results through high performance anti-doping activities.

Key responsibilities

  • Collecting, evaluating, and analysing ‘all-source’ information with a view to produce actionable intelligence products to support intelligence/investigations targeting, results management processes, and target testing programs pertaining to anti-doping matters handled by the ITA under ITA Partners’ respective jurisdiction.
  • Conducting analysis to identify networks and other trends, links and patterns or interest.
  • Maintaining and implementing the ITA’s Case Management System (CMS), data analysis and/or intelligence collection software tools.
  • Conducting deep-dive interrogation of information across a variety of databases and other available data sources.
  • Communicating analytical findings in a clear and concise way, in both presentations and in written reports, to investigators and management in support of operational and strategic decision making.
  • Collaborating regularly with trusted external partners, including but not limited to, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), regional and national anti-doping organisations (RADOs/NADOs) and international/national law enforcement and intelligence agencies towards sharing intelligence and information in the pursuit of anti-doping cases.
  • Participating in the development and improvement of international anti-doping responses, increased information sharing, new collection strategies, policies and processes, and develop new innovative programs and strategies.
  • Coordinating regularly with counterparts in other ITA Departments (Testing, Science & Medical, Legal Affairs, etc.) as necessary to deliver intelligence-led approaches and evidence-based investigative activities across ITA’s anti-doping programmes.
  • Liaising with other relevant anti-doping and other integrity stakeholders to develop best practices and promote knowledge-based exchanges in the field of intelligence and investigations.

Skills and experience required

  • A dedication to protecting the integrity of sport and its athletes.
  • Higher Education degree (or equivalent) in any relevant I&I field (such as but not limited to intelligence studies, criminal sciences or criminology, analysis, etc.)
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in providing analytical support to domestic or international intelligence and/or law enforcement operations and investigations, or sports integrity activities would be an asset.
  • Advanced knowledge of information technology database structures; knowledge and skills in applying various analytical and quantitative techniques; prior use of various intelligence tools, software, and solutions.
  • Well-developed critical thinking, reasoning, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
  • Strong organizational skills with an ability to manage multiple case files/tasks simultaneously in a structured and methodological manner.
  • Ability to identify, develop, and action new points of information gathering along with sound analytical logic to develop follow-up leads.
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Familiarity with handling highly confidential and sensitive information, possess impeccable standards of integrity, ethics, and confidentiality. A previously (or currently) held security clearance and passed background checks is desired.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meeting tight and often competing deadlines.
  • A team player with a “can do” attitude and is service oriented.
  • Excellent English communication skills, both orally and in writing. Knowledge of other languages would be an asset.
  • Proficient experience in interrogation and analysis of forensically recovered data from electronic devices is an asset.
  • Knowledge of the international sport environment, in general, with in-depth knowledge of any ITA partner or other Olympic sports, as well as anti-doping or related integrity activities are an asset.
  • Knowledge of the anti-doping movement, its regulatory framework and stakeholders would be a strong asset

Start date: 1 January 2023
Application deadline: 30 September 2022
Location: Lausanne, Switzerland; or to be defined

Please e-mail your motivation letter and CV to recruitment@ita.sport and indicate in the email subject title “Name First name – Intelligence Analyst”.

Download job description here.

This role description highlights the areas of activity of the employee, it does not intend to be exclusive
or exhaustive and may be amended over time depending on the changing needs of the organisation.

The ITA Intelligence & Investigations (I&I) Department is now looking for one or more full-time (40 hours per week), part-time (fixed percentage) and/or consultant(s) for the role of:

Intelligence Officer

Role description
Reporting to the ITA Head of Intelligence & Investigations (I&I) and/or the I&I Manager, the ITA Intelligence Officer will be responsible for delivering a robust intelligence-driven anti-doping program including the collection, analysis, dissemination, and actioning of any relevant reporting into potential or alleged violations of the ITA Partners’ anti-doping regulations in an independent, impartial, and confidential manner.
The ITA Intelligence Officer will also work closely with all members of the ITA I&I Department and other ITA Departments and will regularly collaborate with other I&I stakeholders. Furthermore, he or she will continually enhance a global network of confidential information sources to implement effective intelligence-led processes aimed at achieving results through high performance anti-doping activities.

Key responsibilities

  • Conducting intelligence-led procedures to detect, prevent, disrupt, and deter doping activities with a view of building cases to prosecute anti-doping rule violations (ADRVs) under ITA Partners’ respective jurisdiction.
  • Gathering, processing, evaluating, and analysing information from all available sources and translate it into actionable intelligence products in support of target-testing, analysis strategies, investigations, result management, and prosecution processes.
  • Proactively identify, recruit, and manage confidential sources of information pertaining to anti-doping matters handled by ITA on behalf of its Partners.
  • Critically evaluating sources to provide a thorough assessment of their credibility and reliability.
  • Working collaboratively with analysts and investigators to convert intelligence into evidence to support investigative cases towards the prosecution of ADRVs under ITA Partners’ respective jurisdiction.
  • Leading, coordinating, and conducting intelligence and/or investigative interviews of athletes, athlete support personnel or any other relevant persons including confidential sources of information who are or may be involved in ADRVs.
  • Proactively and reactively exploiting open-source intelligence (OSINT), including social media, to support intelligence operations and ADRV investigations.
  • Managing the ITA’s Whistle-blower platform ‘REVEAL’, including triage assessment and dissemination of information, and interview of whistle-blowers where appropriate.
  • Collaborating regularly with trusted external partners, including but not limited to, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), regional and national anti-doping organisations (RADOs/NADOs) and international/national law enforcement and intelligence agencies towards sharing intelligence and information for joint operational purposes in support of the Head of I&I and I&I Manager.
  • Developing and implementing multi-departmental anti-doping initiatives, based on actionable intelligence reporting to combat emerging trends in doping activities.
  • Coordinating regularly with counterparts in other ITA Departments (Testing, Science & Medical, Legal Affairs, etc.) to deliver intelligence-led approaches and evidence-based investigative activities across ITA’s anti-doping programmes.
  • Assessing and coordinating the external passage of sensitive information, upon approval.
  • Liaising with other relevant anti-doping and other integrity stakeholders to develop best practices and promote knowledge-based exchanges in the field of intelligence.
  • Contributing to operational and strategic decision-making processes based on investigative outcomes and detected modus operandi of anti-doping activities.

Skills and experience required

  • A dedication to protecting the integrity of sport and its athletes.
  • Higher Education degree (or equivalent) in any relevant I&I field (such as but not limited to intelligence studies, criminal sciences or law, analysis, criminology, etc.)
  • Minimum of 6 years or more of extensive experience leading intelligence operations / investigations or sports integrity activities, preferably on an international level.
  • Rigorous critical thinking skills and well-developed operational/tactical mindset along with an ability to identify, develop, and action new points of information gathering.
  • Extensive experience recruiting and managing confidential human sources of information on a global scale.
  • Demonstrated expertise in intelligence-based interviewing and preparation with the ability to synthesise and present timely, accurate, and relevant intelligence products
  • Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills, strong organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple case files simultaneously in a structured, methodological, and organised manner.
  • Ability to handle highly confidential information and understanding of data privacy and regulatory requirement, possess impeccable standards of integrity, confidentiality and ethics. A previously (or currently) held security clearance and corresponding passed background checks is desired.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meeting tight and often competing deadlines.
  • A team player with a “can do” attitude and is service oriented.
  • Excellent English communication skills, both written and oral, as well as knowledge of other languages are a strong asset.
  • Access to a wide networks of intelligence operators, security, law enforcement and/or prosecution authorities, or forensic experts is an asset.
  • Knowledge of the international sport environment, in general, with in-depth knowledge of any ITA partner or other Olympic sports, as well as anti-doping activities are an asset.
  • Knowledge of the anti-doping movement, its regulatory framework and stakeholders would be a strong asset.

Start date: 1 January 2023
Application deadline: 30 September 2022
Location: Lausanne, Switzerland; or to be defined

Please e-mail your motivation letter and CV to recruitment@ita.sport and indicate in the email subject title “Name First name – Intelligence Officer”.

Download the job description here.

This role description highlights the areas of activity of the employee, it does not intend to be exclusive
or exhaustive and may be amended over time depending on the changing needs of the organisation.

We are continually on the lookout for talented and dedicated individuals that are interested in joining our team.

If you are passionate about keeping sport real and believe that you have the right skills & experience to join the ITA, then please get in touch with us at:

recruitment@ita.sport

The ITA does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients. The ITA is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

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