Senior Operational Analyst

Job Overview

The MBDA Operational Analysis (OA) team requires an experienced problem solver to contribute to a range of analytical studies within the Future Combat Air domain. Salary is circa £40,000 depending on experience. This is a dynamic hybrid role: four days per week on‑site due to workload classification. A British citizenship security clearance is required and all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS) after the offer stage.

The role involves scoping and contributing to a wide range of analytical studies and experimentation exercises, supporting the development of OA toolsets with behavioural models and data. You will help shape how future MBDA products are used, enabling operational capability for the customer in a cost‑effective way. Tasks range from short‑duration, often requiring short‑notice responses, to longer‑term support for UK MoD programmes or research and technology contracts.

You will prepare reports, presentations, and communicate with a broad spectrum of stakeholders.

• Company bonus: up to £2,500 based on company performance and will vary year to year.
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%.
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime.
• Flexi leave: up to 15 additional days.
• Flexible working: we welcome applicants who prefer flexible working arrangements.
• Enhanced parental leave: up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave; enhancements available for paternity, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments.
• Facilities: site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and more.
• Healthcare Cash Plan: option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more.

• Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline.
• Awareness of aspects of Operational Analysis, Operational Research, statistical analysis, or systems thinking; able to grasp the big picture whilst retaining focus on detail.
• Ability to structure information, draw conclusions and make recommendations.
• Written and verbal communication skills, indicative of the need to prepare reports and presentations, and interact with a wide variety of stakeholders.
• Ability to support the execution of a ‘Concept of Analysis’ that meets customer needs.
• Basic understanding of physical principles associated with weapon systems and missiles, and systems engineering processes.
• Broad understanding of the military operational environment.
• Some coding experience, preferably in Python.
• Ability to work as part of a multi‑disciplinary team that may be dispersed across the UK.
• Ability to see and understand the big picture and think about many things at once while keeping track of the detail.
• Thrives in a working environment where there can be frequent change, uncertainty and ambiguity.