Janes Introduction:
Janes equips defence, government, and industry leaders with objective, accurate, and shareable data and analysis. Our experts combine advanced technology with proven tradecraft to deliver validated and contextual intelligence to assess threats, accelerate decisions, and anticipate change with confidence. We deliver our intelligence with the flexibility to fuse it with multiple sources in any system, enrich AI solutions, or access it through our portal.
Job purpose:
Janes is seeking an India/Bangalore‑based Research Analyst with broad exposure to Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) systems to join our team. This role is suited to an inquisitive, adaptable analyst who is comfortable working across multiple C4ISR domains.
How you will contribute at Janes:
In this role, you will support Janes global intelligence products by delivering accurate, current, and well‑structured analysis across the full C4ISR spectrum. Your responsibilities will include
- Providing analytical coverage across C4ISR domains, including communications systems, radars,electro‑optic/infrared (EO/IR) sensors, sonars, and command‑and‑control architectures.
- Conducting primary research and analysis.
- Maintaining the currency, accuracy, and consistency of Janes C4ISR datasets and records for global customers.
- Producing written outputs such as analysis pieces, news, and background research, as well as contributing to webinars through research, content development, and delivery.
- Reviewing and updating system imagery and visual references to ensure alignment with current configurations and capabilities.
- Working closely with analysts in India and the UK, as well as Janes news team, to ensure coherent and timely coverage across regions and domains.
The ideal skills and experience for this role are:
We are looking for candidates with strong analytical fundamentals and intellectual curiosity. The ideal candidate will have:
- Broad familiarity with military C4ISR systems, with the ability to understand how different sensors, networks, and command elements interact.
- A strong interest in defence and military technology, with a willingness to research unfamiliar systems or concepts.
- An inquisitive mindset, including the ability to question sources, identify gaps, and synthesise information across domains.
- Excellent written and spoken English, with the ability to clearly explain technical information to a non‑specialist audience.
- Comfort working with structured specifications, databases, and data‑rich environments.
- Strong organisation and time‑management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast‑paced setting.
A demonstrated interest in the defence domain is essential. While prior experience with C4ISR systems is important, training will be provided in Janes research methods, tools, and editorial standards to support your development in the role.
Benefits:
- Annual health checkup
- National Pension scheme
- Meal Card (Sodexo)
- Healthy Half (0.5 day leave every 6 months for wellbeing)
- 22 days of annual leave
- Transportation allowance
- Day care / Creche Reimbursement
- Group Medical Claim
- Access to LinkedIn Learning
Life at Janes
We believe Janes is truly a great place to work. Our values and leadership code drive everything we do, and we understand that the right behaviours and culture will always result in the best outcomes for our customers, our colleagues, our shareholders, and our business. We provide a supportive, stretching, and dynamic environment with the ability for you to grow rapidly, both personally and professionally.
Janes is an inclusive and equal opportunities employer and encourages applications regardless of age, race, disability, religion / belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or gender.
Although this role is advertised as full time, Janes believed that flexibility at work can provide many significant benefits both to our colleagues and the business. We already work in a hybrid style across all offices and regions and can support different ways of working and offer different flexible working arrangements. So, if you are interested and have any requirements or needs in the way you would like to work, please apply, and speak to us about this. We will always consider part time or flexible applications
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Skills Required
- Broad familiarity with military C4ISR systems
- Strong interest in defence and military technology
- Ability and willingness to research unfamiliar systems and concepts
- Inquisitive mindset; ability to question sources, identify gaps, and synthesise information
- Excellent written and spoken English; explain technical information to non-specialists
- Comfort working with structured specifications, databases, and data-rich environments
- Strong organisation and time-management skills; ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines
- Demonstrated interest in the defence domain
What We Do
Janes is a leading global provider of open-source intelligence and data, specializing in military, national security, aerospace, and defense. The company empowers military, government, and defense leaders to make critical decisions by transforming overwhelming data into clear, actionable intelligence. Its validated, shareable intelligence helps customers analyze threats and stay ahead of emerging challenges in an increasingly complex world.
