Defense and Security Insights Specialist - Senior Analyst – CoRe Research & Insights – Deloitte Support Services India Private Limited

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity in business insights and market intelligence? Do you find the interplay of business economics/financials, industry dynamics, and macroeconomic environment thrilling? If yes, then CoRe Research & Insights is the team for you. The team supports, develops, writes, and presents market intelligence outputs for global internal practitioners, powering Deloitte’s market strategies with insights.

Work you’ll do

·       Provide strategic insights to Deloitte senior leadership on Defense and Security market and client priorities, including growth strategies, competition, innovation, industry disruptions, alliances, and ecosystems.

·       Learn and apply established research tools and methodologies to deliver consultative research solutions.

·       Synthesize disparate information by identifying patterns and structuring it into a compelling narrative.

·       Contribute to brainstorming sessions by applying a holistic understanding of project requirements and Deloitte capabilities to propose effective solutions.

·       Liaise with global colleagues to align on project expectations.

·       Manage project delivery by applying strong project and time management practices and adhering to quality guidelines.

·       Contribute to team activities and mentor new team members.

Core Skills

Industry Knowledge

·       Strong understanding of defense budgets, procurement, and supply chains (global and regional).

·       Familiarity with national security and homeland security operating models (e.g., border security, immigration processing, cross-border trade).

·       Understanding of justice system value chains and operations (e.g., courts and case management, corrections, probation and parole, prosecution, legal aid, policing operating models, and oversight).

·       Familiarity with aerospace and defense organizations, supply chains, and operations.

·       Ability to define key performance indicators (KPIs) specific to the sector.

·       Understanding of the demand, supply, and economic factors that drive KPIs.

Scoping

·       Ability to lead discussions with stakeholders and propose research approaches based on Defense and Security domain knowledge.

·       Ability to clarify research requirements through effective listening, comprehension, and probing.

·       Ability to translate requirements into a clear scope and propose creative solutions aligned to stakeholder needs.

Secondary research

Ability to efficiently source sector-related information (e.g., government spending, procurement, supply chains, security and justice operations) from credible sources, including:

·       Strong knowledge of databases, public information sources, and sector-specific sources.

·       Ability to validate and triangulate sources for relevance and accuracy.

·       Ability to develop new products, services, or solutions that deliver insights to new and existing stakeholders.

Insight generation

Ability to provide actionable insights to practitioners, including:

·       Understanding of strategic and forecasting models and frameworks, and the ability to apply them as relevant.

·       Strong critical thinking to look beyond the obvious and develop hypotheses.

·       Ability to generate forward-looking insights using qualitative and quantitative analysis.

·       Experience translating insights into clear visuals and well-structured stories.

Qualifications

·       Postgraduate degree from a premier business school with 4–6 years of work experience, including at least 2 years in Defense and Security-focused research.

·       Master’s degree in economics or public policy is a value-add.

·       Strong attention to detail and end-to-end ownership of work.

·       Ability to lead consultative discussions with stakeholders and propose solutions.

·       Comfortable with ambiguity and hypothesis-driven problem solving.

·       Strong business writing and communication skills; ability to distill complex information into concise narratives for executive audiences.

·       Strong storyboarding and visualization skills; consistent professional email etiquette.

·       Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

·       Familiarity with research sources and tools (e.g., government budget documents, procurement tools, national statistical databases, RAND).

·       Exposure to GenAI tools; prompt engineering experience is an advantage.

·       Client service exposure, or experience working directly with senior leadership, is preferred.

Experience: 4-6 Years

Location: Hyderabad

Timings: 11 AM to 8 PM

The team

At Deloitte, we’ve invested much to create a rich environment where our professionals can grow. We want everyone to develop their way, playing to their strengths as they hone their leadership skills. And, as a part of our efforts, we provide our professionals with various learning and networking opportunities—including exposure to leaders, sponsors, coaches, and challenging assignments—to help accelerate their careers along the way. No two people learn in the same way. So, we provide various resources, including live classrooms, team-based learning, and eLearning. DU: The Leadership Center in India, our state-of-the-art, world-class learning Center in the Hyderabad offices, is an extension of the Deloitte University (DU) in Westlake, Texas, and represents a tangible symbol of our commitment to our people’s growth and development. Explore DU: The Leadership Center in India

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