Vacancy: Space Analyst/Economist

Salary: £33,000 - £38,000 (depending on experience) + benefits

Location: UK (offices in London and Edinburgh, with option for hybrid working)

Contract: Permanent or Fixed-term

Deadline: CLOSED

About the role

With our mission to be the authoritative source of economic knowledge for the space sector, having the right in-house expertise is critical to our work. Our advice is built on excellence in primary and secondary research, statistical analysis, and economic modelling.

Typically, you will be working to support the delivery of analytical projects such as market studies, business cases, evaluations, and horizon scanning studies, engaging in both quantitative and qualitative work. Work topics are wide ranging, with recent projects including examinations of emerging satellite technology markets, evaluations of high profile space science missions, exploration of the potential for Artificial Intelligence applications in space, industry surveys, and a study on UK satellite launch.

As the space sector is continuously evolving, we also often need to develop novel and innovative methodological solutions for our clients, which requires creative thinking as well as having a strong grasp of analytical fundamentals.

We offer

  • A competitive benefits package, including a performance-related bonus scheme, and workplace pension;

  • Flexible working practices, including opportunities for remote working and a good work-life balance, with occasional domestic / international travel;

  • The opportunity to specialise in a fast-growing and intellectually stimulating area;

  • Direct working with, and mentoring by, the co-founders - who are both professional economists with 15+ years’ experience each - with a focus on development opportunities;

  • The opportunity to work closely with senior officials in leading space agencies & companies.

About you

You need to have (essential):

  • Space Economist: An undergraduate (2:1 minimum) or postgraduate degree in economics OR experience working as a professional economist;

  • Space Analyst: An undergraduate (2:1 minimum) or postgraduate degree in a social science or other subject in which you can clearly demonstrate social research skills;

  • An analytical mindset and good quantitative skills (e.g. data management, analysis, and modelling);

  • Good qualitative skills, including the ability to synthesise and gain insight from ‘softer’ analytical data and evidence;

  • Good people skills, and ability to contribute to (and occasionally lead) interviews as part of primary research;

  • The creative, solution-orientated ability to work with imperfect and incomplete evidence;

  • An interest in satellite technologies and the space industry;

  • A strong work ethic, motivation, and organisational skills;

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills in English;

  • A high proficiency with Microsoft programmes, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint;

  • The right to live and work in the UK.

You may also have (desirable):

  • Experience of working as a professional economist/analyst in industry or government;

  • Familiarity with principles in the HM Treasury ‘Green Book’ and ‘Magenta Book’;

  • Experience of working within the space industry;

  • Demonstrated interest in wider science and innovation matters;

  • Proficiency with programming languages, such as R and Python;

  • Fluency in European or other languages.

How to apply

To apply, please send a 2-page Curriculum Vitae and Cover Letter/Email (explaining how you fulfil the essential/desirable requirements) – by email to careers@know.space including the reference SpaceAnalystEconomist-2024 in the subject line. Please include details of your start date availability. You can also send questions to this address prior to applying.

PLEASE NOTE BEFORE APPLYING:

  • This advert is for a Space Analyst/Economist: while space experience is not essential, you will need to have an academic background in economics, social sciences, or a closely related analytical field, and/or practical economics experience to be eligible.

  • Please note that pure engineering backgrounds are unlikely to be the right match for this role!

  • We actively encourage applications from female candidates and candidates from diverse backgrounds.

  • We envisage this role will be most suitable for early career analysts/economists. We are also currently recruiting at Senior Consultant / Manager levels.

  • You must also have the right to live and work in the UK.

What happens next?

  • Invitations to interview (to take place via Teams or Zoom) will be extended to selected applicants.

  • We may include written/analytical tests in the interview process.