NACTA Careers — Contract Junior Analyst & Data Scientist Vacancies (BS-17) — 14 Posts
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Job advertisement published in Express on Friday, 18 September 2026, listed under Islamabad. Issued by NACTA Careers.
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National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA) invites applications from Pakistani nationals for multiple contract-based positions (BS-17). Total vacancies: 14. Initial contract period: six (06) months, likely to be made permanent based on performance.
How to apply: Apply online only via the National Jobs Portal at https://nip.gov.pk. No manual/hardcopy applications will be accepted. Original documents (educational, domicile and experience certificates) will be required at the time of interview. Candidates working in public sector organizations should apply through proper channel and submit Departmental Permission Certificates at the time of interview. Screening / skill tests (where required) will be conducted as per Recruitment Policy of the Federal Government.
Key application notes: only shortlisted candidates will be called for test/interview; applications received after the closing date will not be entertained; the closing date is 15 days from the date of publication of this advertisement.
| Position | Key Qualifications & Experience (summary) |
|---|---|
| Junior Analyst (OSINT) — BS-17 | 16 years education in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Information Security, Digital Forensics, Data Science, Software Engineering or equivalent. Experience in Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT), social media intelligence, geospatial intelligence, threat intelligence and digital investigations preferred; analytical reporting and international certifications an advantage. |
| Junior Analyst (Technical Investigation) — BS-17 | 16 years education in Computer Science, Cyber Security, IT, Digital Forensics or Software Engineering. Experience in cyber investigations, malware analysis, digital forensics, network security, incident response and blockchain analysis preferred; analytical reporting and relevant certifications an advantage. |
| Junior Analyst (Information Operations Monitoring) — BS-17 | 16 years education in International Relations, Media Studies, Mass Communication, Strategic Studies, Data Sciences or equivalent. Experience in monitoring online information environments, influence operations, social media/content analysis, sentiment analysis, narrative tracking and strategic communication preferred; AI-assisted monitoring and data visualization skills advantageous. |
| Junior Analyst (AI, Automation & Tool Development) — BS-17 | 16 years education in AI, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Machine Learning or equivalent. Experience in Python programming, AI/ML model development, automation frameworks, large language models, API integration, workflow automation, dashboards, data engineering and cybersecurity automation tools preferred; cloud, DevOps and modern AI framework experience an advantage. |
| Junior Analyst (Peace & Conflict / Terrorism Studies or related) — BS-17 | 16 years education in IR, Peace & Conflict Studies, Terrorism & Security Studies, Criminology, Psychology, Strategic Studies or related disciplines from an HEC-recognized institution. |
| Junior Analyst (Social / Applied Sciences & Law) — BS-17 | 16 years education in social/applied sciences or law (excluding MBA and Economics). Preference for candidates with experience in intelligence analysis and structured analytical techniques. |
| Junior Analyst (Counter-Financial/Finance) — BS-17 | 16 years education in Banking, Finance, Economics, Commerce or MBA. Preference for experience in financial investigations, analysis, financial monitoring and foundational knowledge of cryptocurrency and blockchain ecosystems. |
| Junior Analyst (AI / Software Development) — BS-17 | 16 years education in Computer Science, AI, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Data Science, Statistics or related fields. Experience developing and managing AI/Software applications preferred. |
| Junior Data Scientist — BS-17 | 16 years education in Computer Science, AI, IT, Software Engineering, Data Science, Statistics or related fields. Experience developing predictive models, analyzing large datasets and presenting actionable insights using advanced tools (including LLMs and chatbots) preferred. |
Other important instructions: candidates must meet the stated age limits and experience requirements; only online applications via the National Jobs Portal will be accepted; further details, eligibility criteria, screening and selection process rules are given in the advertisement. For queries contact Director (HR/Admn), National Counter Terrorism Authority at Khayaban-e-Suhrawardy, G-7/1 Islamabad or phone (051) 9217113.
Issuer: Director (HR/Admn), National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA), Islamabad. PID(I) 2559/2026.
Published in Express on Friday, 18 September 2026. DailyAds.pk indexes newspaper advertisements; the original notice and the issuing organisation remain the source for final terms and eligibility.
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