Introduction
Do you possess strong analytical skills and are you open to a unique mental and physical challenge in a varied work environment? And do you hold a WO (university) degree in fields such as Geology, Geography, or Technology/Biometrics/Nuclear Technology? The Royal Netherlands Army is looking for an Intelligence & Security Geospatial Analyst (I&V GSA). Your workplace: at the barracks, as well as during exercises and deployments.
Note: Attendance at the info day on 13 May is mandatory to participate in the application process.
If selected, you will be appointed by the Ministry of Defence as an ‘Intelligence & Security (I&V) Geospatial Analyst (GSA)’.
What You’ll Do
As an I&V GSA, you will work in a multidisciplinary team of analysts. Your team may be deployed on assignments, projects, deployments, and exercises—lasting from a few weeks up to 4–6 months.
Your role is to describe and analyze the spatial and temporal aspects of the physical environment and events occurring within it. Your analyses may include:
Suitability analyses
Terrain analyses
Geostatistics
Remote sensing analyses
Your geospatial insights will be integrated with analyses from other disciplines to gain operational situational awareness and produce intelligence products that support military planning and decision-making.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct geospatial analysis to support military operations
Collaborate with national and international partners
Participate in domestic and international exercises and deployments (e.g., Mali, Lithuania)
Potentially support police investigations under Defence’s third core task
Where You’ll Work
You will be stationed at the Joint ISTAR Commando (JISTARC) in ’t Harde. ISTAR stands for Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition, and Reconnaissance. JISTARC collects and analyzes information to provide military commanders with the most complete and up-to-date operational picture possible.
As a GSA, you are not only a geospatial specialist but also a military officer. You will primarily work at the barracks in ’t Harde, but also participate in exercises and deployments—often in an international context.
Training Path:
Defence-Wide Short Officer Training (DKOO) – 1 year at the Royal Military Academy (KMA) in Breda
Vocational Training (VTO) Intelligence & Security (I&V) – 7 months at the Intelligence & Security Academy (ISA)
Post-qualification geospatial training – upon appointment
Perks of the Role
Salary: €4,052 – €4,463 gross per month (scale 23–30), plus allowances, travel cost reimbursement, pension, and health insurance—resulting in a net income that is very attractive.
Work environment: A close-knit team of colleagues—unmatched in cohesion.
Career development: Defence is not only an employer but also a major training institution, offering opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Free driver’s license
23–30 days of annual leave
Location: ’t Harde
Who You Are
You may be unsure if you qualify—but we aren’t. We don’t just see who you are today, but who you can become. If you don’t yet have all the skills, you’ll learn them tomorrow—with high-quality training, coaching, and a supportive team behind you.
If things don’t work out, we’ll help you find the right role within Defence where you do fit.
How to Prepare
Don’t worry—we believe in you. At Defence, you’ll get everything you need to grow: top-tier education, training, coaching, and a team that has your back.
Questions?
Contact JISTARC at:
[email protected]
The Royal Netherlands Army will consider your preferred location, but may adjust it for organizational reasons. You will be informed of your final posting during the VTO.
Salary Range: €4,052 – €4,463/month
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