Defense Analyst

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Strengthen national security by researching military capabilities, analyzing threats, and developing defense strategies and policies

$60,000 – $130,00025% Remote4 careerDetailPage.levels

Research Associate → Defense Analyst → Senior Analyst → Director of Analysis / VP

$130k

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Defense Analysts research and analyze military capabilities, threats, weapon systems, and defense policies for government agencies, think tanks, and defense contractors. They produce assessments that inform military planning, acquisition decisions, and national security strategy. Industry Demand: strong — approximately 50,000 defense analysts across government and contractors with growing demand for cyber, space, and AI analysis

💰 Salary Range

Entry

$60K

Senior

$130K

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