Defence Programme Analyst – Fast-Paced, High-Impact

Hypersonica; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

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Hypersonica is building Europe’s defence capability in a fast‑paced, high‑ambition setting in Greater London. This role focuses on hands‑on analytical work, supporting live defence programmes, and turning insights into clear inputs for senior decision‑makers.

You’ll engage with government and military stakeholders, shape narratives, and operate autonomously within a small elite team, taking ownership from day one.

Qualifications

• A high‑potential graduate or early‑career professional with an exceptional academic record and strong internships or international experience.
• Curious about defence, security policy, and military affairs, with early exposure through study, research, or work.
• Analytically sharp, able to structure problems, synthesise information, and communicate clearly.
• Energised by pace, responsibility, and ambiguity, not looking for a slow or protected entry role.
• A natural self‑starter and hustler, who takes ownership rather than waiting for direction.
• Drawn to high‑performance environments such as consulting, finance, or fast‑scaling startups.
• Motivated by being part of a small, elite team where your contribution is visible and matters early.

Responsibilities

• Support live defence programmes with hands‑on analytical and operational work, contributing directly to delivery outcomes.
• Prepare high-quality materials for customer meetings, internal reviews, and senior decision‑making.
• Analyse customer requirements, policy context, and programme constraints, turning them into clear, actionable inputs.
• Work closely with programme managers to support planning, tracking, and execution across fast‑moving projects.
• Engage with military, government, and security‑policy stakeholders, building early exposure to defence customers and acquisition environments.
• Support customer engagement by structuring arguments, preparing briefings, and helping shape convincing narratives.
• Operate as a high‑ownership generalist, picking up ambiguous tasks and driving them to completion without hand‑holding.
• Learn fast by being close to real programmes, real customers, and real consequences from day one.

Skills

Analytically sharp

Self-starter

Ambiguity tolerance

Strong communication

Education

Exceptional academic record

Job description

Hypersonica is building Europe’s defence capability in a fast‑paced, high‑ambition setting in Greater London. This role focuses on hands‑on analytical work, supporting live defence programmes, and turning insights into clear inputs for senior decision‑makers.

You’ll engage with government and military stakeholders, shape narratives, and operate autonomously within a small elite team, taking ownership from day one.