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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$80K - $92K *

Unlock insights as you support senior analysts in corporate bond and bank loan research. Collaborate on financial models, enhance credit processes, and develop your analytical skills in a dynamic inve...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $92K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing credit research processes while providing analytical support to senior analysts. Develop your skills in corporate bond and bank loan investments through hands...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Grow your career with a pivotal role in credit risk analysis, ensuring effective underwriting decisions and risk management across portfolios. Collaborate independently with teams while providing over...

Miami, FLRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance cyber defense capabilities, ensuring robust protection of networked systems in a high-security cloud environment. Collaborate effectively while independently managing in...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by driving knowledge management strategies and solutions for the USAF. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance information sharing, develop training materials, and ensure effective r...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join the team to support MDA Targets and Countermeasures by analyzing trajectories, validating models, and providing mission support for critical flight tests, ensuring accurate data products and cont...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing enterprise operations through effective IT service management. As a Security Analyst, you'll design, implement, and support secure LAN systems while ensuring...

Today

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

$200K - $383K *

Inspire growth and drive strategy as a mission-focused leader, shaping customer engagement and executing business development plans in national security and cyber markets. Lead a high-performing team...

1 month ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$200K - $383K *

Champion growth by leading strategic business development in national security and cyber markets. Drive measurable outcomes, foster customer relationships, and align cross-functional teams for success...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$200K - $383K *

Join a strategic leadership role focused on driving growth in national security and cyber markets. Shape demand, build customer relationships, and lead high-performing teams to achieve measurable sale...

1 month ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$90K - $100K *

Pioneer your career by supporting critical national security operations. Leverage your expertise in targeting analysis to enhance safety and efficiency in law enforcement, while collaborating with a d...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Develop comprehensive military training solutions for cadets, managing program execution, assessment, and integration of technology to enhance learning efficacy and readiness aligned with operational...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$125K - $150K *

Shape the future of signals intelligence by collaborating with software and systems teams to refine requirements and enhance applications, leveraging your expertise in TechSIGINT to drive mission succ...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$103K - $218K *

Join a dynamic team to analyze and document business requirements, translating them into actionable user stories for Agile development. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive innovative solutions that...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$77K - $176K *

Help us drive strategic initiatives by advising senior leadership, synthesizing complex data, and coordinating cross-functional efforts to enhance decision-making and operational effectiveness in defe...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of fighter pilot training by leveraging your expertise to design and implement innovative curricula for the F-35 program, collaborating with military and aviation professionals to enh...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$196K - $294K *

Reimagine the future of national security by leading Human-in-the-Loop experimentation initiatives. Drive technical strategy, foster innovation, and mentor talent while collaborating across divisions...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $120K *

Unlock potential by managing client communications projects, developing media strategies, and leading teams to deliver impactful messaging while navigating complex issues in a fast-paced environment...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$252K - $382K *

Drive operational excellence across multiple production facilities, providing strategic leadership for the Connected Warfare organization while ensuring quality and efficiency. Shape production capabi...

Reposted today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$250K - $340K *

Lead the charge in developing cutting-edge air vehicle systems, ensuring technical integrity and integration across multiple engineering disciplines. Drive the project from concept to production while...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$190K - $235K *

Empower our cyber defense initiatives by employing your extensive expertise in network exploitation, traffic analysis, and Python coding, while supporting crucial modernization programs aimed at enhan...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$190K - $235K *

Analyze and enhance cyber sensor operations by leveraging extensive network exploitation expertise. Develop, code, and implement advanced protocol analysis solutions using Python, contributing to mode...

Columbia, MDRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$78K - $93K *

Innovate your career as an Accounting & Finance Analyst, driving financial accuracy and efficiency. Engage in daily accounting tasks, financial reporting, and strategic initiatives to enhance internal...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$200K - $240K *

Drive innovative satellite-tracking radar solutions and lead analysis efforts. Collaborate with experts across disciplines to enhance detection and performance for national priorities, presenting find...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $175K *

Advance your career by leading innovative radar signal analysis for satellite missions, engaging with top experts in a collaborative environment, and impacting national priorities through advanced mod...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.