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Head of section in economic intelligence
Direction générale de la sécurité intérieure · Île-de-France · Closes in 60 days
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1 Check the conditions You are here
Open to civil servants (titulaires) and contract agents. French nationality required. The « Très secret » security clearance must be obtained before taking up the job.
Category: Category A (executive)
Experience: Experience in the intelligence community and experience managing a team.
The profile they look for:
- Have experience within the intelligence community.
- Have already managed a team.
- Master investigation tools.
- Expert skills in teamwork and management.
- Expert skills in analysis and organisation.
- Expert skills in communication and adaptability.
2 Résumé and cover letter
A one- or two-page résumé and a short cover letter that takes up the duties of the offer with your examples. If you are a civil servant, you are often asked for your latest status decision (arrêté) and your latest annual review reports.
3 Apply
Deadline: December 31 (Closes in 60 days)
Submit your application only through the ministry of the Interior's dedicated platform, before 31 December 2026. A candidate guide is available on the DGSI website.
4 Interview and answer
If your application is shortlisted, the employer contacts you for an interview, often with two or three people. Prepare: why this job, your experience close to the duties, and your questions.
Good to know:
- « Très secret » security clearance required before starting.
- Remote work is not possible for this job.
- Working time of 40h30 per week with 54 days off.
- Induction training for new arrivals.
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