Market Analyst

The Market Analyst role is within the Intelligence Team at the UK Defence Solutions Centre (UKDSC).

Reporting to the Senior Analyst, you will support the development and delivery of high-quality analysis, sector insight and evidence-based reporting to inform UKDSC activity and stakeholder decision-making.

UKDSC operates in a complex and fast-moving environment spanning government, industry and the wider defence ecosystem. As demand for robust data-led evidence, market intelligence and strategic insight continues to increase, the market analyst will play an important role in strengthening the analytical capability of the Intelligence Team and supporting the delivery of outputs that are timely, credible and relevant to stakeholders.

• Support market and capability analysis projects delivering the UKDSC Work Programme (WP), drawing effectively on the expertise and capacity of the Intelligence Team to deliver high-quality, timely outputs.
• Support the development and delivery of Intelligence inputs to the Ministry of Defence Problem Statements, ensuring that analysis is relevant, evidence based, and aligned to stakeholder priorities. Utilise a broad range of intelligence-gathering tools, open-source research techniques and analytical methods to produce credible, well-evidenced insights that support strategic decision-making.
• Maintain effective control of regional market intelligence information, including the curation, currency, consistency and quality assurance of material drawn from a wide variety of trusted sources.
• Support delivery of clear and insightful reports on regional, country-specific and emerging capability themes of relevance to the global defence marketplace, including assessment of threats, competitors and market opportunities. 02 UK Defence Solutions Centre 2026 UKDSC –
• Develop and support informed briefing material for internal and external stakeholders, translating complex market and capability information into accessible, practical and decision-ready outputs.
• Analyse trends in defence-related academic research, investment in science and technology, and wider innovation activity to identify emerging areas of opportunity and relevance for UKDSC stakeholders and support 3 Lens Analysis.
• Support the development and implementation of improved data gathering and exploitation capability across the wider UKDSC, working collaboratively with government and industry partners to strengthen analytical outcomes.
• Support the adoption of new visualisation methods and technologies that enhance UKDSC’s ability to communicate insight clearly, creatively and effectively. Support the integration of market and economic data functions to ensure more effective, higher quality output from the Intelligence Team.
• Contribute positively to the professional standards and culture of the team by constructively challenging assumptions, promoting best practice, maintaining consistency of material, upholding data protection requirements, managing information supplied under NDAs, and protecting copyright material.

What we are looking for

• UK national/dual citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a SC level clearance.
• Degree in Politics/International studies or related field
• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office toolsets, especially Excel, PowerPoint, PowerBI, and Co-Pilo
• Interest in defence export activity, international markets and international relations.
• Strong research capability, including data collection, source evaluation, synthesis of evidence and the creative presentation of information to support informed decision-making.
• Evidence-led and intellectually curious approach, with the confidence to constructively challenge assumptions, test received wisdom and respond positively to challenge from others.
• Highly organised and self-motivated, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining quality and momentum.
• Effective written, verbal and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate with clarity, professionalism and impact in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
• Comfortable operating in areas of uncertainty, ambiguity and incomplete information, applying sound judgement and a positive, solutions-focused approach.

• Contract; Permanent, full-time role, Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week
• Location; Hybrid working- 3 days in the Farnborough office and 2 days from home