Lead Intelligence Analyst

UK CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION:
Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
No relocation assistance available

TRAVEL:
Yes, 25% of the Time

• Leading the production of high-quality intelligence assessments in complex and sensitive environments
• Applying advanced structured analytic techniques and behavioural frameworks to ambiguous problem sets
• Owning analytical work streams and delivering clear, actionable intelligence outputs
• Briefing senior stakeholders confidently, both in writing and face‑to‑face
• Integrating perspectives from cross‑functional teams to deepen analytical insight
• Translating customer context and operational insights into clear, actionable requirements

• Proven experience leading complex or sensitive intelligence assessments in secure customer environments
• Ability to deliver strategic‑level insight and evidence‑based recommendations that influence decisions
• Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders, including the ability to challenge constructively
• Demonstrable experience integrating multiple intelligence sources, such as OSINT, HUMINT and others
• Experience influencing policy, operational planning or tasking in dynamic environments
• Domain expertise in at least two areas such as defence intelligence, information operations, cyber threats, terrorism or organised crime
• Experience mentoring or developing junior analysts and contributing to thought leadership

• Exposure to multi‑domain or fusion‑cell intelligence environments
• Experience operating in international or deployed headquarters
• Awareness or application of data science principles to intelligence analysis
• Experience working under time pressure with limited information to deliver decisive insight

Due to the nature of our work, you must be a UK National and able to gain and maintain the appropriate UK Government security clearance.

• Flexible working options, including compressed working patterns
• Private healthcare and cash health plan
• Holiday buy and sell scheme
• Performance‑related bonus
• Career development pathways, mentoring and learning programmes
• A supportive, inclusive culture focused on wellbeing and growth

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and encourages individuals from all backgrounds and all abilities to apply and consider becoming a part of our diverse and inclusive workforce.