CareerPlan

Research Analyst (Central Asia and CIS)

CroydonFull-time2026-11-05 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid

Core

Conduct open-source research on national security, geopolitical dynamics, and risks to state stability in Central Asia and CIS countries, producing intelligence reports and maintaining country profiles.

Role type

Senior IC research analyst (geopolitical intelligence)

Builds

Intelligence reports, country profiles, and risk assessments for defence, government, and industry leaders

Domain

Geopolitics, national security, Central Asia, CIS

Required skills

Open-source intelligence (OSINT) research, geopolitical analysis, risk assessment, data analysis, written and verbal communication, Microsoft Office proficiency

Preferred skills

Russian language proficiency, Central Asian language knowledge, knowledge of Russia and wider CIS region

Technologies

Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Responsibilities

Conduct open-source research on national security and risks to state stability across PMESII spheres; Update foundational country intelligence products; Monitor political, security, economic and social developments in Central Asia; Support research and analysis on other CIS countries; Contribute to current intelligence reporting on high-priority developments; Work with the Janes Events Team to support the collection and verification of data relating to terrorism and PMESII events

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC