Explore Military Analyst Jobs

Military analysts use research, data, and subject-matter expertise to help organizations understand defense operations, military capabilities, and security challenges. Browse vetted Military Analyst opportunities on Ladders, with roles selected for experienced professionals seeking compensation of $100,000 or more.

What Does a Military Analyst Do?

Responsibilities vary by employer and specialty. Military analysts may assess force structure, equipment, readiness, operational plans, geopolitical developments, or emerging threats. They gather and evaluate information, develop briefings and reports, build analytical models, and communicate findings to military leaders, government agencies, or private-sector clients.

Common Military Analyst Specialties

Career paths can focus on intelligence analysis, defense strategy, military operations, logistics, weapons systems, cybersecurity, or operations research. Some roles emphasize regional expertise or foreign military capabilities, while others center on quantitative analysis, program evaluation, or mission planning.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers often value experience in military service, defense consulting, government, intelligence, or a related analytical field. Strong candidates bring critical thinking, clear writing and presentation skills, research capabilities, and familiarity with defense concepts. Depending on the position, employers may require a relevant degree, specialized technical knowledge, or an active security clearance. Requirements vary by role.

Find Military Analyst Roles on Ladders

Use Ladders to explore vetted professional opportunities and identify Military Analyst jobs that align with your experience, expertise, and career goals. Review each listing for its responsibilities, qualifications, work arrangements, and compensation details.

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$112K - $179K *

Take ownership of a diverse portfolio of GSA/GWAC contracts, ensuring compliance and operational excellence through strategic management, collaboration with stakeholders, and training initiatives for...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$112K - $179K *

Lead the charge in managing a diverse portfolio of government contracts, ensuring compliance and performance excellence while advising program teams and building strong relationships for mission succe...

United StatesRemote

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$112K - $179K *

Join a team that's pivotal in managing complex government contracts. You will advise and collaborate with program teams to ensure contract compliance and success from start to finish, while fostering...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$156K - $235K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic sales initiatives to drive new client acquisition in healthcare. Collaborate with teams to enhance operational effectiveness and deliver exceptional client experi...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $185K *

Unlock business growth by leading technical scoping, managing client relations, and guiding consultants. This hybrid role integrates project management with hands-on consulting to ensure accurate prop...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Elevate cloud solutions by designing, deploying, and managing scalable Azure infrastructures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal performance, security, and compliance while driv...

Texas, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $158K *

Champion the Alteryx platform by ensuring secure, efficient operations and integration across enterprise analytics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data-driven decision-making and a...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$144K - $195K *

Innovate and lead the design of identity management solutions, ensuring security and integration across platforms. Collaborate with teams to enhance user experience and manage critical issues in a dyn...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Unlock your potential as you design and implement cutting-edge protective relay systems, ensuring safety and efficiency across multiple projects while collaborating with engineers and clients to deliv...

Tennessee, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $173K *

Join a team that's building and operating AWS infrastructure for ML models and AI tools. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance event-driven integrations and ensure secure, reliable produc...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $195K *

Join a team that's driving pricing strategy and revenue insights across the vaccine portfolio. This role involves analytical frameworks to support decision-making, evaluate pricing, and enhance market...

Durham, NCRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing ERP solutions for colleges and universities. As a consultant, you'll collaborate on Ellucian Banner implementations, ensuring client needs are met within scop...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$125K - $150K *

Elevate your career by leading project finance for large-scale federal jobs. Oversee job-cost integrity, forecasts, and compliance while collaborating with operations to mitigate risks and ensure fina...

Orlando, FLRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$173K - $245K *

Unlock insights through data analytics and experimentation to enhance credit risk management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize policies, monitor performance, and drive strategic gro...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $225K *

Lead the charge in multidisciplinary engineering and design management for a large-scale industrial infrastructure project, ensuring compliance with technical standards and client expectations through...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing customer education and satisfaction through expert training on ultrasound products. This hybrid role involves travel and collaboration with healthcare profess...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$77K - $116K *

Help us conduct compensation analyses and design total compensation programs, ensuring high-quality client experiences through data-driven insights and collaborative solutions in a dynamic, remote env...

Ohio, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Transform integration testing by collaborating with leads to ensure high-quality, validated solutions. Drive operational testing and develop strategies that meet clinical standards, enhancing client s...

Wellesley, MARemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate your career by leading innovative electric transmission projects, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and guiding environmental permitting efforts. Engage directly with clients while fost...

Philadelphia, PARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$175K - $275K *

Lead and inspire a global team of networking and security professionals, driving operational excellence and service delivery in managed and MSSP environments. Shape strategic roadmaps and foster high...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$240K - $320K *

Transform AI adoption and engineering efficiency by leading cross-functional initiatives and driving the strategic integration of innovative technologies across products, ensuring measurable outcomes...

Bellevue, WARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Strategize customer success by leveraging performance software solutions to enhance operational efficiency, safety, and reliability across diverse industries, ensuring effective project execution and...

Colorado, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $135K *

Join our team as a Senior Analyst to drive financial analytics for payer contracts. Shape the future of healthcare through advanced data modeling, insights, and cross-functional collaboration, ensurin...

California, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$110K - $130K *

Transform cybersecurity practices by leading RMF/ATO processes for a cloud-based platform, ensuring compliance with NIST standards and implementing robust security controls. Collaborate with stakehold...

Fort Campbell, KYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $120K *

Join a team that's bridging clinical healthcare and operational readiness, focusing on military health policy and program execution. Leverage your expertise in traumatic brain injury and clinical guid...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Military Analyst do?question toggle

    A Military Analyst evaluates military capabilities, operations, strategy, or security issues. The role may involve researching information, analyzing data, preparing assessments, and presenting recommendations to decision-makers.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for Military Analyst jobs?question toggle

    Requirements depend on the employer and position, but may include relevant military, government, intelligence, or defense experience; strong analytical and communication skills; and a degree or specialized technical expertise. Some positions require a security clearance.

  • Do Military Analyst jobs require a security clearance?question toggle

    Some roles—particularly those supporting government or classified programs—require an active clearance or eligibility to obtain one. Other positions may not. Check the requirements in each job listing.

  • Where do Military Analysts work?question toggle

    Military Analysts may work for government agencies, defense contractors, consulting firms, research organizations, or companies supporting national security and military programs.

  • What kinds of Military Analyst positions can I find on Ladders?question toggle

    Openings may include intelligence, defense strategy, operations research, logistics, military capabilities, and program analysis roles. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; specific openings and compensation vary.