Operational Analysis (OA) Team – Role Overview
The Operational Analysis (OA) team requires a dynamic individual to contribute to a wide range of analytical studies. Salary: Circa £50,000 depending on experience.
Working Arrangements
Dynamic (hybrid) working: Typically 2 – 5 days per week on‑site, depending on specific workload classification.
Security Clearance
British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. All successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS) after the offer stage.
Benefits
* Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance)
* 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 are looking for flexible working arrangements
* Enhanced parental leave: Up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (with enhancements available for paternity, neonatal and fertility support)
* Facilities: Subsidised meals, free car parking and more
* Healthcare Cash Plan: Claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental and wellbeing
Opportunity and Responsibilities
As an experienced problem‑solver with an interest in military operations, you will respond to a wide variety of question sets that demand the use of qualitative and quantitative techniques. Curiosity, creativity and analytical expertise must be combined with excellent communication skills to support MBDA’s understanding of the future battlespace. Your tasks will often involve identifying a concept of analysis against emerging needs, selecting appropriate methods and approaches within time and cost constraints, and delivering reports and presentations to a wide range of stakeholders.
Qualifications
* Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline
* Strong awareness of, or professional background in, Operational Analysis, Operational Research or statistical analysis, and systems thinking; able to grasp the big picture while retaining focus on detail
* Awareness of a wide range of soft and hard OA methods, with developed understanding and expertise in some
* Knowledge of military operations, with a desire to build upon personal understanding
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, indicative of the need to prepare reports, presentations and interact with stakeholders
* Flexible, adaptable and pro‑active mindset; able to select the appropriate approach depending on the duration of the study and to cope with changing workload priorities
* A team player, willing to learn and share knowledge with others
* Ability to scope, manage and lead tasks as well as support larger, more complex studies
What’s in it for you?
Work in a welcoming, talented and diverse team that prides itself on team spirit and a strong analytical pedigree. Enjoy rewarding and varied projects across all military domains, with the opportunity to consistently add value to the business and support decision‑making. Interact and work with a wide range of stakeholders, including analysis communities in the MOD and military representatives from the single services. Enhance your understanding of the defence industry, while developing technical, leadership and management skills.
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