Assistant Analyst, Monitoring & Assessment

Assistant Analyst, Monitoring & Assessment

 

Organization Summary: 

PAX sapiens is on a mission to prevent predictable global catastrophes. We use direct grantmaking and coordination tools such as convenings, conferences, and information sharing systems to advance human security and sustainable peace. In support of our mission, our focus areas include strengthening global systems for pandemic prevention, preventing nuclear war, and promoting better US-Chinese relationships in global fora specifically. We focus on hiring talented and impact-driven professionals who are passionate about driving positive change.  

 

Open Nuclear Network (ONN), PAX sapiens Austria programme, is an international non-profit organisation working to reduce the risk of nuclear conflict through open-source analysis, forecasting, and expert engagement. ONN’s flagship initiative, Project Loop, is a monthly monitoring and forecasting cycle that integrates open-source monitoring, structured foresight, and expert judgment to identify and assess pathways of nuclear escalation across key global regions. 

Primary Role:  
ONN is seeking two entry-level Assistant Analysts to join the Office for Monitoring and Assessment (OMA) and support Project Loop. 

 

The successful candidates will be responsible for systematic open-source monitoring of one or more assigned nuclear-risk regions and for producing monthly Monitoring & Assessment reports. These reports form the analytical foundation for the formulation of forecasting questions and subsequent expert forecasting by ONN’s external Expert Roster. 

  

This role is well-suited for recent graduates and early-career analysts with strong research skills, regional expertise, and an interest in nuclear risk, escalation dynamics, and applied forecasting. 

 

Reports to:  

Manager, Office for Monitoring and Assessment (OMA), ONN

Job Type:  

Full time, salaried 

 

Compensation: 

The Hiring range for this position is: EUR 33,000.00–44,000.00 

 

Location: 

The role will be based in our Vienna, Austria, office. PAX sapiens Austria, a recognized International Non-Governmental Organization, welcomes applicants from across the world and can issue work permits to successful candidates regardless of their nationality and immigration status.  

  

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Conduct continuous OSINT monitoring of an assigned region relevant to nuclear risk and escalation. 

• Track political, diplomatic, military, technological, and other strategic developments related to nuclear capabilities, signalling, doctrine, and escalation pathways. 

• Systematically collect, evaluate, and synthesise open-source information from diverse sources (media, official statements, satellite imagery, expert commentary, and specialized databases). 

• Produce monthly Monitoring & Assessment reports that: 

• Identify key developments, trends, and anomalies; 

• Assess potential escalation dynamics and nuclear-relevant risks; 

• Highlight issues suitable for structured forecasting and expert judgment. 

• Contribute to escalation pathway assessments and baseline analytical products used across Project Loop. 

Collaboration within Project Loop 

• Work closely with colleagues in the Office for Foresight and Prediction (OFP) to support forecasting question development, baselines, and resolution criteria. 

• Support coordination with ONN’s Expert Roster, including analytical inputs for forecasting workshops. 

• Contribute, as needed, to briefing materials, internal discussions, and external engagement activities led by the Office for Engagement and Networks (OEN). 

 

Required Education, Knowledge, Skills and Competences: 

• Bachelor’s degree in International Relations, Security Studies, Political Science, Area Studies, Journalism or a related field. 

• Demonstrated familiarity with at least one nuclear-relevant region (in priority order): 

• Euro-Atlantic (NATO–Russia) 

• Middle East (Iran–Israel) 

• South Asia (India–Pakistan) 

• Indo-Pacific (US–China) 

• Korean Peninsula (DPRK) 

• Strong research, analytical, and writing skills. 

• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and meet regular monthly deadlines. 

• High level of diligence, attention to detail, and analytical rigor. 

• Demonstrated ability to work in teams (e.g. cross-office collaboration, team project) 

• Excellent written English. 

Desirable / Preferred Qualifications: 

• Prior experience conducting OSINT research or monitoring. 

• Familiarity with satellite imagery analysis or geospatial tools (a strong asset). 

• Exposure to or interest in forecasting, foresight, or structured analytical techniques. 

• Experience working with large volumes of information and synthesising them into concise analytical outputs. 

• Additional language skills relevant to the regions of focus (particularly Hindi, Urdu, Arabic, Farsi, Hebrew and Russian are especially desirable).  

Physical Work Demands: 

• Able to sit at a computer for extended periods of time. 

• Able to bend at the waist and reach on a daily basis. 
• Able to lift and move up to 25 lbs regularly. 
  

At PAX sapiens, we celebrate diversity and welcome its benefits and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.  We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or veteran status.  If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. 

Application Deadline: February 10, 2026