Job market overview · Updated 2026-08-07
Defense Analyst Jobs
Browse current Defense Analyst jobs and explore U.S. salary data, locations, remote work, and companies hiring.
- Current jobs
- 1,170
- Posted in last 14 days
- 403
- Remote jobs
- 123
- 11% of current jobs
- Location with most jobs
- Washington, DC, United States
- 1,293 jobs
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United States
16 locations · 2594 jobs
United States
16 locations · 2594 jobs
Defense Analyst jobs in Washington, DC, United States
1293 jobs
Defense Analyst jobs in Colorado Springs, CO, United States
215 jobs
Defense Analyst jobs in Los Angeles, CA, United States
158 jobs
Defense Analyst jobs in Baltimore, MD, United States
146 jobs
Remote Defense Analyst jobs in United States
135 jobs
Defense Analyst jobs in Tampa, FL, United States
118 jobs
Defense Analyst jobs in Denver, CO, United States
93 jobs
Defense Analyst jobs in Boston, MA, United States
91 jobs
Defense Analyst jobs in San Diego, CA, United States
74 jobs
Defense Analyst jobs in Honolulu, HI, United States
65 jobs
Defense Analyst jobs in Virginia Beach, VA, United States
41 jobs
Defense Analyst jobs in Phoenix, AZ, United States
40 jobs
Defense Analyst jobs in New York City, NY, United States
37 jobs
Defense Analyst jobs in San Jose, CA, United States
30 jobs
Defense Analyst jobs in Austin, TX, United States
29 jobs
Defense Analyst jobs in San Antonio, TX, United States
29 jobs
United Kingdom
1 location · 29 jobs
United Kingdom
1 location · 29 jobs
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Search all Defense Analyst jobsLatest postings
| Role | Company | Location | Posted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battlespace Awareness Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution SME | Cherokee Federal | Washington, DC, United States | August 7 |
| Privacy Analyst | TechOp Solutions International | Washington, DC, United States | August 7 |
| Associate, Systems Engineer | L3Harris Technologies | Clifton, NJ, United States | August 7 |
| Joint Targeting Automation Analyst, Senior - - 128332 - Booz | Allen | Hamilton ® | Boozallen | Arlington, VA, United States | August 6 |
| All-Source Intelligence Analyst - - 128336 - Booz | Allen | Hamilton ® | Boozallen | Reston, VA, United States | August 6 |
Hiring and U.S. salary data for Defense Analyst
- Corvi Careers currently lists 1,170 defense analyst jobs, including 403 posted in the last 14 days.
- By experience level, there are 607 current defense analyst jobs at the mid level level, followed by 463 senior roles and 88 entry level positions.
- Locations with the most defense analyst jobs are Washington (1,293), Colorado Springs (215), Los Angeles (158), Baltimore (146), and Remote U.S. (133).
- Annual salaries for Defense Analyst jobs in the US range from $90,160 at Lower (p25) to $195,375 at Higher (p75), based on 546 postings with salary ranges.
- Mid hourly pay (p50) for Defense Analyst jobs in the US is $32/hour, based on 33 postings with hourly pay.
Salaries for Defense Analyst jobs in the US
Salary ranges come from US jobs that include pay information. Annual ranges are shown when available.
| Postings with salary ranges | Lower (p25) | Mid (p50) | Higher (p75) | Currency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 546 | $90,160 | $113,800-$155,000 | $195,375 | USD |
Annual salaries for Defense Analyst jobs in the US range from $90,160 at Lower (p25) to $195,375 at Higher (p75), based on 546 postings with salary ranges.
Mid hourly pay (p50) for Defense Analyst jobs in the US is $32/hour, based on 33 postings with hourly pay.
Defense Analyst salaries by US city
| Location | Salary range | Lower (p25) | Mid (p50) | Higher (p75) | Postings with salary ranges |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington, DC, United States |
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$92,875 | $115,000-$157,600 | $197,500 | 196 |
| Colorado Springs, CO, United States |
|
$92,500 | $106,562-$149,750 | $171,500 | 60 |
| Los Angeles, CA, United States |
|
$106,500 | $114,000-$150,452 | $203,200 | 37 |
| Boston, MA, United States |
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$105,375 | $120,000-$181,600 | $210,000 | 36 |
| Denver, CO, United States |
|
$86,206 | $104,161-$150,000 | $188,647 | 32 |
| Remote - United States |
|
$121,250 | $141,600-$180,400 | $241,250 | 30 |
| San Diego, CA, United States |
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$79,580 | $86,900-$127,000 | $170,000 | 27 |
| Baltimore, MD, United States |
|
$100,000 | $131,842-$173,400 | $230,500 | 26 |
Lower (p25) is the lower listed range, Mid (p50) is the middle listed salary, and Higher (p75) is the higher listed range. All bars use the same dollar scale.
Updated 2026-08-07. Based on 1,170 current jobs and 546 postings with salary ranges. Some jobs do not include salary, experience level, or work arrangement.
Salary ranges for related job categories
| Category | Mid salary (p50) in the US |
|---|---|
| Defense Analyst (this page) | $113,800-$155,000 |
| Public Policy | $145,000-$180,000 |
Locations with the most Defense Analyst jobs
Washington has the most Defense Analyst jobs, with 1,293 current jobs, followed by Colorado Springs (215), Los Angeles (158), and Baltimore (146).
| Location | Current jobs |
|---|---|
| Washington, DC, United States | 1,293 |
| Colorado Springs, CO, United States | 215 |
| Los Angeles, CA, United States | 158 |
| Baltimore, MD, United States | 146 |
| Remote - United States | 133 |
| Tampa, FL, United States | 118 |
| Denver, CO, United States | 93 |
| Boston, MA, United States | 91 |
Job openings in related categories
| Category | Current jobs | Remote share |
|---|---|---|
| Defense Analyst (this page) | 1,170 | 11% |
| Public Policy | 355 | 14% |
Defense Analyst jobs by experience level
| Experience level | Jobs | Share of current jobs |
|---|---|---|
| mid-level | 607 | 52% |
| senior | 463 | 40% |
| entry-level | 88 | 7.5% |
| intern | 12 | 1.0% |
Common Defense Analyst job titles
Peraton is the most common job title in Defense Analyst, with 16 current jobs, followed by Security Specialist (10), Intelligence Analyst (8), and Systems Engineer (7).
| Job title | Current jobs |
|---|---|
| Peraton | 16 |
| Security Specialist | 10 |
| Intelligence Analyst | 8 |
| Systems Engineer | 7 |
| Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) | 6 |
| Discovery IT System Administrator (Top Secret Clearance Required) | 6 |
| Senior Threat Hunter | 5 |
| Discovery Business and System Analyst (Top Secret Clearance Required) | 5 |
Companies hiring for Defense Analyst jobs
| Company | Current jobs |
|---|---|
| Northrop Grumman | 39 |
| Boozallen | 36 |
| Peraton | 36 |
| HII's Mission Technologies division | 32 |
| Contact Government Services, LLC | 31 |
- How many Defense Analyst jobs are open right now?
- Corvi Careers currently lists 1,170 Defense Analyst jobs, including 403 posted within the past 14 days.
- How much do Defense Analyst jobs pay in the US?
- Annual salaries for Defense Analyst jobs in the US range from $90,160 at Lower (p25) to $195,375 at Higher (p75), based on 546 postings with salary ranges. Mid hourly pay (p50) for Defense Analyst jobs in the US is $32/hour, based on 33 postings with hourly pay.
- How many Defense Analyst jobs are remote?
- 123 of 1,170 current Defense Analyst jobs are remote (11%).
- Which cities have the most Defense Analyst jobs?
- Washington has the most Defense Analyst jobs, with 1,293 current jobs, followed by Colorado Springs (215), Los Angeles (158), and Baltimore (146).
- What job titles are common for Defense Analyst roles?
- Peraton is the most common job title in Defense Analyst, with 16 current jobs, followed by Security Specialist (10), Intelligence Analyst (8), and Systems Engineer (7).
- Which companies have open Defense Analyst roles?
- Northrop Grumman has the most Defense Analyst jobs, with 39 current openings, followed by Boozallen (36), Peraton (36), and HII's Mission Technologies division (32).
Answers use current job listings and update as jobs are added or removed.