Job Title: Defence Operations Analyst Task Leader Salary: up to £51,000 per annum dependent upon experience Location: Preston We currently have a vacancy to join one of the world’s leading, global defence, security and aerospace companies as a Defence Operations Analyst Task Leader. The role will be based just outside of Preston and will require the post holder to be on site at least 4 days per week (1 day per week remote working). Flexible working hours are available. They work at the cutting edge of technology, creating more than 100 new inventions every year for customers in over 100 countries. The Operational Analysis team consists of around 30 employees and Concept Engineers who conduct capability and effectiveness analysis in support of international aerospace research & technology, concept definition, product development and marketing as part of a multi-disciplinary STEM team Main Responsibilities: * Liaising with our national and international customers to understand their operations and how they will use our future products and services. * Working with the wider Future Combat Air System team, national and international partners to define studies to quantify relevant measures of effectiveness. * Lead development teams devising methods and tools used in the conduct these studies * Leading the analysis of study output and presenting the results to inform the development and design of our products and services Benefits: * Enhanced Pension scheme- up to 14% combined * Flexible working pattern including working from home/ flexible start and finish times * 25 holiday days plus bank holidays- 26 days after 5 years’ service/ 27 days after 10 years’ service * Shared Incentive Plan * Employee Assistance Programme * Cycle to Work Scheme * Life Assurance (you and your spouse/ partner)- 6 x salary * Ill Health Income Protection/ Private Medical Insurance- 50% of salary About You: * A Degree in STEM subject, or the equivalent experience * Systems Engineering background, analysis of the systems & simulation * Good standard of mathematical ability * The ability to manage a small teams on method development and/or study execution and the ability to plan and implement method development and/or analytical studies in support of effectiveness assessments * An ability to apply critical thinking and take an analytical approach to complex problems * An ability to clearly and concisely communicate complex ideas to varying stakeholders You must be eligible to apply for SC clearance and, therefore, must hold a British passport and have lived and worked in the UK for the past 5 years About Aeropeople: Whether you’re looking for your next job or searching out the next superstar to join your team… Aeropeople’s expertise and experience is entrenched in the aerospace, aviation, engineering, motorsport, automotive, and defence industries. We have the insight and know-how at both a local and international level to help bring people and businesses together, saving time and energy. Our capability is validated through our Engineering Services division encompassing Aircraft Line Maintenance services and Continuing Airworthiness Maintenance Organisation (CAMO), combined with our Aviation Training division offering technical training aircraft courses. During registration, please let us know where you are currently located or which locations you would consider taking a position in, required salary and notice period. For the latest news, events and jobs please search ‘Aeropeople Ltd’ on LinkedIn and Facebook for our latest jobs