kandidatu France

Head of the intelligence and counter-terrorism department

Traitement du renseignement et action contre les circuits financiers clandestins (TRACFIN) · State civil service

En français : Chef·fe du département chargé du renseignement et de la lutte contre le terrorisme

This job in plain words

This job is to lead the intelligence and counter-terrorism department of Tracfin, in Montreuil (93). It includes managing 45 staff, on-call duty, and a « Très secret » security clearance.

Open to non-civil servants

Can you apply?

Civil servants and contract staff can apply. French nationality and a « Très secret » security clearance are required.

Category
Category A+ (senior management)
Diploma
Master's degree or equivalent
Experience
At least ten years, including a period in an operational service, and senior management experience
Contract
Civil servants (titulaires) and contract staff. Contract type and length not stated.

The profile they want:

  • At least ten years of experience, including a period in an operational service.
  • Proven experience in senior management.
  • Excellent knowledge of geopolitics, law and economics.
  • Rigour, teaching skills and a sense of organisation.
  • Ability to handle pressure and manage crises.
  • Good command of English.

What you would do

  • Build and follow a multi-year plan to defend the nation's fundamental interests.
  • Support the department's growth in technology.
  • Build a dynamic and ambitious HR team.
  • Monitor the performance of the department.
  • Manage 45 staff, including 8 middle managers.
  • Follow operational cases and cross-team projects.

How to apply

Apply on the employer's website, from the offer published on Choisir le Service Public. Keep your application confidential.

Good to know:

  • Remote work not possible.
  • The job involves on-call duty and may require long hours.
  • The post may be vacant from 01/09/2026.
  • Benefits: 45 days of annual leave, on-site meals, induction training.

We wrote this summary automatically from the official offer. Only the offer published on Choisir le Service Public counts: read it before you apply. Source: Choisir le Service Public (DGAFP), Etalab 2.0 licence.

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