Quality Assurance Coordinator

About the role

The Maritime Data Assessment Centre (MDAC) within Defence Intelligence is seeking a Quality Assurance Coordinator to support key MOD operational outputs. This full‑time, on‑site position involves daily scrutiny of the MDAC Watch floor and training functions, ensuring processes, data, and dissemination methods meet required standards.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive audits of MDAC Watch floor processes, products, and training activities.
• Scrutinise daily performance, checking dissemination methods, protective markings, and caveats.
• Validate product standards through observation and review, consolidating findings for leadership.
• Collect and maintain audit scores, acoustic intelligence performance metrics, and metadata.
• Assist the Head of QA with assurance checks and compliance reporting.
• Qualify as a Watch Co‑ordinator and provide day‑shift cover on a rotating basis.
• Act as MDAC Data Protection Officer, supporting information management functions.

Required profile

• Proven experience in Quality Assurance, preferably within defence, intelligence, or acoustics analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Willingness to work on‑site with core hours Monday‑Friday.

Required skills

What we offer

• Flexible working hours within a structured on‑site environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to critical national security missions.
• Professional development within a multidisciplinary defence intelligence team.