Defence Operational Concepts Analyst

Thales; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Belfast is looking for a Military Operational Analyst to drive innovation and influence defence capabilities. You will collaborate with various teams, assess operational needs, and develop actionable concepts. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or related fields and demonstrate strong analytical and communication skills. This full-time role offers a hybrid working model, allowing flexibility and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Performance related annual bonus

Pension match up to 7%

Private Medical Insurance

Flexible benefits and discounts

Qualifications

• Proven analytical experience in early-stage technology or system development ideally within defence or security.
• Skilled in concept development, modelling, simulation, and requirements analysis.
• Experience in collaborating with cross-disciplinary and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with concept development teams to define operational requirements.
• Conduct mission analysis and threat assessments.
• Present analytical findings and recommendations to guide design decisions.

Skills

Analytical experience

Concept development

Communication skills

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Programming languages (Python)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Mathematics, or Computer Science

Master's degree in a relevant field

Tools

MATLAB

Job description

A leading technology company in Belfast is looking for a Military Operational Analyst to drive innovation and influence defence capabilities. You will collaborate with various teams, assess operational needs, and develop actionable concepts. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or related fields and demonstrate strong analytical and communication skills. This full-time role offers a hybrid working model, allowing flexibility and opportunities for career development.