Research Analyst – Land-based Air Defence

Janes empowers military, government, and defence leaders to act with confidence in an increasingly complex world. Our trusted defence, security, and geopolitical information delivered through seamless digital platforms and system integrations—turns overwhelming data into clear, actionable intelligence and insight. By filling critical information gaps, Janes helps customers analyse threats, accelerate decisions, and stay ahead of emerging challenges.

Janes is seeking an analyst to research modern land-based air defence systems and update equipment profiles explaining how those systems work, detailing major components and integrated systems.

The successful candidate will work closely with other data analysts and take ownership of our systems-level coverage, building relationships with manufacturers and operators enabling them to write clear, comprehensive and current records for our global readership.

• Researching in-service and developmental land-based air defence systems from around the world;
• Writing new description and development profiles of SAM systems and anti-aircraft artillery;
• Staying abreast of news developments in the air defence field and updating profiles of in-service systems;
• Checking and validating our content to ensure compliance with Janes sourcing standards;
• Sourcing and building Janes image library of air defence systems;
• Building your network of contacts and proactively connecting with defence industry and military personnel;
• Working with the wider subject-focused teams in the Janes Equipment Intelligence Team, as well as Inventories and ORBATs specialist analysts.

• A strong team player with a demonstrable interest in military equipment, including land-based air defence systems;
• Proven ability to conduct primary research, analysis, and critical thinking, with excellent written and spoken English;
• We will provide training in Janes Tradecraft and Open Source Intelligence skills, but the successful candidate will be able to show a base knowledge and understanding of land-based air defence technologies;
• Aptitude to build networks and conduct interviews via telephone, video, email and other communication channels;
• Curiosity to find answers and an ability to interpret technical documents and secondary sources, analyse large volumes of data, and review imagery.

We believe Janes is truly a great place to work. Our values and leadership code drive everything we do, and we understand that the right behaviours and culture will always result in the best outcomes for our customers, our colleagues, our shareholders, and our business. We provide a supportive, stretching, and dynamic environment with the ability for you to grow rapidly, both personally and professionally.

Janes is an inclusive and equal opportunities employer and encourages applications regardless of age, race, disability, religion / belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or gender.

Although this role is advertised as full time, Janes believed that flexibility at work can provide many significant benefits both to our colleagues and the business. We already work in a hybrid style across all offices and regions and can support different ways of working and offer different flexible working arrangements. So, if you are interested and have any requirements or needs in the way you would like to work, please apply, and speak to us about this.  We will always consider part time or flexible applications

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