Principal Analyst - Russia, Secretary of State’s Office of Net Assessment and Challenge (SONAC)

Principal Analyst - Russia, Secretary of State’s Office of Net Assessment and Challenge (SONAC) - Civil Service Jobs - GOV.UK You need JavaScript enabled to use this service. Cookies on Civil Service Jobs We'd like to use analytics cookies so we can understand how you use Civil Service Jobs and make improvements. We also use essential cookies to remember if you’ve accepted analytics cookies. Your cookie preferences have been set You have chosen to accept analytics cookies. You will be asked for your preferences again in 90 days. You can change your cookie settings at any time. Your cookie preferences have been set You have chosen to reject analytics cookies. You will be asked for your preferences again in 90 days. You can change your cookie settings at any time. Skip to main content GOV.UK Civil Service Jobs Beta Your feedback will help us to improve. Home Sign in to your account Cymraeg Principal Analyst - Russia, Secretary of State’s Office of Net Assessment and Challenge (SONAC) Ministry of Defence Apply before 11:55 pm on Thursday 12th November 2026 Return to search results Details Reference number 487050 Salary £61,630 London locations may attract an allowance of £3,300 per annum. A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% GBP Job grade Grade 7 B2 Contract type Permanent Business area MOD - Department of State - DOS Type of role Analytical Policy Strategy Working pattern Flexible working, Full-time, Compressed hours Number of jobs available 1 Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location The team is located in MoD Main Building, Whitehall (SW1A 2HB). We work flexibly, with a mix of remote working and work from the office. Due to classification of the work we do, there will be a requirement to attend the office approximately three days a week. About the job Job summary This role sits in SONAC’s Russia Team and reports to the Russia Team’s Head (B1 / Grade 6). Established in 2020, SONAC (Secretary of State’s Office of Net Assessment and Challenge) is a small and inclusive team at the heart of the MOD that provides independent advice to the Defence Secretary and senior MOD Officials. SONAC uses structured methods such as net assessment, wargaming, red teaming, and strategic analysis to test and improve developing plans and strategies within the department, and to explore and develop areas MoD may be missing. SONAC also acts as a lightning rod for ex