At Northrop Grumman UK, you are part of a team driving innovation where it matters most – solving tomorrow’s challenges and shaping the technology solutions of the future. It’s what we call Defining Possible.
This mindset goes beyond the systems and capabilities we deliver for our customers. It underpins how we develop our people, invest in their careers and create an environment where everyone can make a meaningful impact.
This is more than just a job. It’s a mission.
As a Lead Intelligence Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in supporting strategic decision-making across national security and defence. Working within our Mission Systems Europe business, you will lead complex analytical workstreams, deliver high‑quality intelligence assessments, and provide senior stakeholders with the insight they need to act with confidence.
You will operate at the intersection of intelligence, policy and operations, spending the majority of your time embedded in customer-facing projects, often within secure environments. Alongside delivery, you will act as a role model and mentor, helping to shape and strengthen our intelligence capability as the threat landscape continues to evolve.
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Leading the production of high-quality intelligence assessments in complex and sensitive environments
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Applying advanced structured analytic techniques and behavioural frameworks to ambiguous problem sets
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Owning analytical workstreams and delivering clear, actionable intelligence outputs
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Briefing senior stakeholders confidently, both in writing and face-to-face
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Integrating perspectives from cross-functional teams to deepen analytical insight
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Translating customer context and operational insights into clear, actionable requirements
Essential experience and skills:
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Proven experience leading complex or sensitive intelligence assessments in secure customer environments
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Ability to deliver strategic-level insight and evidence-based recommendations that influence decisions
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Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders, including the ability to challenge constructively
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Demonstrable experience integrating multiple intelligence sources, such as OSINT, HUMINT and others
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Experience influencing policy, operational planning or tasking in dynamic environments
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Domain expertise in at least two areas such as defence intelligence, information operations, cyber threats, terrorism or organised crime
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Experience mentoring or developing junior analysts and contributing to thought leadership
Desirable experience:
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Exposure to multi-domain or fusion-cell intelligence environments
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Experience operating in international or deployed headquarters
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Awareness or application of data science principles to intelligence analysis
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Experience working under time pressure with limited information to deliver decisive insight
If you don’t meet every requirement but believe you could thrive in this role, we encourage you to apply.
Due to the nature of our work, you must be a UK National and able to gain and maintain the appropriate UK Government security clearance.
Our recruitment team is on hand to support you through the clearance process and answer any questions:
[email protected]-
Flexible working options, including compressed working patterns
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Private healthcare and cash health plan
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Holiday buy and sell scheme
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Performance-related bonus
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Career development pathways, mentoring and learning programmes
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A supportive, inclusive culture focused on wellbeing and growth
A mission to believe in
Every day, our work helps protect people, systems and information, contributing to a more secure and connected world.
A place to belong and thrive
We value different perspectives and believe the best solutions come from teams where everyone feels heard, respected and supported.
Your career, your way
With diverse programmes, projects and customers, you can shape a career that grows with your ambitions while making a real-world impact.
Yes – Submit your application online.
Possibly – Contact our team for an informal conversation at
[email protected].
Not right for you – Explore our other opportunities across the UK. We’re growing, and your skills could be exactly what we need elsewhere.
Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and encourages individuals from all backgrounds and all abilities to apply and consider becoming a part of our diverse and inclusive workforce.
