The posting
Intelligence, Security and Defence · Expert pool · Ad hoc contracts · Remote
Evenflow is expanding its Intelligence, Security and Defence practice and is building a pool of Senior Research Analysts, to be contracted on an ad hoc basis as assignments arise: all-source intelligence analysts able to turn open-source and geospatial material into clear, well-judged written assessments for European institutions and their partners. Much of the current portfolio concerns security in the EU's neighbourhood, including border security, irregular migration and cross-border crime, but analysts in the pool may be tasked across a broad range of security and geopolitical questions.
This is an analytical role at its core: close reading of complex environments, disciplined sourcing, sound estimative judgement, and clear written communication for decision-makers.
The job
Experts in the pool will contribute to analytical production across the practice, on assignments contracted individually.
Core responsibilities include:
- Producing all-source intelligence assessments (threat and risk analysis, situational assessments, and indications and warning) on security and geopolitical developments in assigned areas of interest.
- Exploiting open-source information alongside geospatial and satellite-imagery data, fusing multiple sources to generate, verify and corroborate findings.
- Applying structured analytical techniques and estimative reasoning, with rigorous sourcing, corroboration and source-reliability grading, in line with recognised analytical standards.
- Drafting intelligence products (assessments, briefings and map-based products) to institutional standards, properly sourced, referenced and calibrated, and written to British English / EU style conventions.
- Monitoring assigned areas of interest and flagging emerging crises, patterns or trends of analytical relevance.
- Contributing across thematic portfolios, which currently include border security, irregular migration, human smuggling and cross-border crime in countries of origin and transit.
- Managing analytical deliverables end to end, from tasking and research design through to quality assurance and delivery.
What we are looking for
We are looking for a seasoned analyst with sound judgement, intellectual rigour, and the discipline to hold analysis to a high evidentiary standard, equally at home with primary open-source research, geospatial exploitation and clear written assessment.
Essential
- At least seven years of experience in all-source, intelligence, geopolitical or security analysis, serving EU institutions, governments and/or comparable clients.
- A strong academic grounding in International Relations, Political Science, Security Studies, Intelligence Studies or a closely related field.
- Mastery of analytic tradecraft: structured analytic techniques, estimative reasoning, and adherence to analytic standards (objectivity, transparent sourcing, and distinguishing judgement from fact).
- Strong open-source (OSINT) research skills across structured and unstructured data, and the ability to synthesise findings into clear, well-referenced written products.
- Sound source evaluation and reliability grading.
- Familiarity with geospatial and satellite-imagery analysis and its application to security questions.
- A demonstrable record of published analysis (studies, reports or briefings) in domain journals, at conferences or online.
- Excellent written and spoken English (at least C1 level), including drafting to institutional style (British English / EU conventions).
- A commitment to original, human-authored analysis and rigorous attribution.
- The ability to work to tight deadlines and coordinate inputs across partners.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint for report production.
- Availability to take on assignments at relatively short notice and to work remotely. Experts may be based anywhere; there is no requirement to be resident in the European Union.
Desirable
- Hands-on expertise in geospatial / GEOINT analysis and VHR satellite-imagery exploitation (e.g. ArcGIS Pro) in support of analytical case studies.
- Regional expertise in an area of interest to European security, for example the MENA region, the Sahel, Eastern Europe or the Western Balkans.
- Working knowledge of relevant open data ecosystems (e.g. ACLED, GDELT; and, for border and migration work, Frontex, EUAA, UNODC, IOM).
- Additional EU or regionally relevant languages (e.g. French, Arabic, Russian).
- A strong professional network across the security, defence and intelligence communities.
- Demonstrated experience advising or delivering to European institutions or agencies.
What we offer
Evenflow offers the opportunity to:
- Undertake substantive analytical work of real strategic consequence, with your written judgement informing decisions taken by European institutions and their partners.
- Deepen your regional and thematic expertise, publish your work, and present your analysis to clients and at conferences.
- Collaborate closely with a small, expert and collegiate team, with occasional travel to Brussels or client sites when required by an assignment.
- Benefit from clearly scoped assignments, contracted individually as requirements arise, with competitive daily rates.
- Work fully remotely from wherever you are based, with the flexibility to combine assignments with your other professional commitments.
How to apply?
Applications should include:
- A curriculum vitae.
- A cover letter.
- A sample of your published work.
- An original analytical piece of your choice, addressing a current geopolitical matter affecting the EU (no more than 1,500 words).
The original piece must be entirely your own work and human-authored. The use of generative AI in its preparation is not permitted, and any submission flagged by AI-detection screening will not be considered.
Applications to the expert pool must be submitted by 2 November 2026. Suitable applicants will be invited to an interview, held online or in person in Brussels depending on circumstances, and successful candidates will be added to the pool and contracted as and when assignments arise.
In accordance with the GDPR, Evenflow processes your data solely for the purposes of this recruitment process. By submitting an application, you consent to the processing and storage of your data, which will be made available to the Directors and to the administrative personnel responsible for recruitment. You may withdraw your application and consent at any time by writing to [email protected].
About Evenflow
Based in Brussels, Evenflow is a consultancy specialised in Earth observation and geospatial applications. Its Intelligence, Security and Defence practice delivers multi-source geospatial and geopolitical analysis to European institutions and agencies, combining satellite-imagery exploitation with open-source research to support decision-making on security and geopolitical questions.
