Defense Economist / Quantitative Analyst (m/f/d)

Permanent employee, Full-time Berlin, Munich, London, Amsterdam, SwindonAbout UsAt STARK, we are building next-generation defense systems for NATO and partner countries. We operate at the intersection of product development, market strategy, and government procurement. Our Product Roadmap team collaborates closely with executive leadership, program teams, and external stakeholders to ensure that we build the right capabilities, at the right time, and with the highest rigor.Your missionAs a core member of the Product Roadmap team, you will bring deep quantitative rigor to the evaluation of defense markets, procurement programs, and potential product trajectories. Your role is to ensure we don’t operate on intuition alone but on meticulously modeled forecasts, risk assessments, and economic analysis.ResponsibilitiesMonitor, collect, and analyze defense procurement data, budgets, expenditure reports, and government funding programs across NATO and partner statesBuild and maintain financial / economic models (OPEX, CAPEX, lifecycle costs) at both product-level and portfolio-levelEstimate probabilities of winning tenders, and model revenue / margin scenarios under different assumptionsPerform scenario analyses, sensitivity analyses, and risk quantification for strategic product directionsTrack defense capability developments (weapon systems, payloads, sensors, munitions) and benchmark competitor productsInterpret large volumes of defense policy, procurement documentation, RFPs, and parliamentary bills; extract actionable numbersCollaborate with Strategy & Operations Analyst to integrate quantitative outputs into coherent narrative recommendationsProvide regular updates, dashboards, and forecasting to leadership and stakeholdersQualificationsMaster’s or PhD (preferred) in Economics, Defense Studies, Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, or related quantitative discipline3+ years of quantitative / economic modeling experience (ideally in defense / government / consulting)Strong analytic skills and comfort working with large datasetsDemonstrated experience in building predictive and financial modelsBackground or understanding of defense systems, weapon systems, aerospace, or military capability developmentExcellent writing and communication to translate quantitative findings into strategic recommendationsProficiency in Excel, Python / R / MATLAB / SQL / data toolsFluency in English; German or another European language a plusAbility to manage ambiguity, prioritize analyses, and drive work cycles in a fast-moving environmentWhat You’ll GainA chance to shape strategic defense decisions with rigorous quantitative backingDirect partnership with senior leadership and exposure to executive-level discussions and board materialsCareer growth path into chief strategy / analytics roles in defense techFlexible location (Germany / UK)Competitive compensation and benefits consistent with STARK DEFENCE’s offeringsApply for this jobAbout UsLEGAL DISCLAIMERWe are an equal-opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Due to the nature of our work in the defense sector, candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.Apply for this jobWe are looking forward to hearing from you!Thank you for your interest in STARK. Please fill out the following short form. Should you have difficulties with the upload of your data, please contact our recruiting team.Data privacy statementUploading document. Please wait.Please add all mandatory information with a * to send your application.