Location

Delhi, India (Remote)

Job Description

As an Intelligence Analyst at Rhombus, you will create impactful intelligence assessments on topics including foreign military activities, weapons development, global conflicts, and international stability to support India and Allied national security decision making. Analysts will fuse Rhombus’s unique AI-derived data with a spectrum of open-source information to create these products.

Our Intelligence Analysts routinely perform thorough research and analysis across global security issues guided by client intelligence needs. Outputs are primarily delivered through written intelligence assessments that align with Indian Intelligence Community standards, as well as tailored briefings for internal and external audiences.

Candidates must excel in high-pressure collaborative work and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills; Team success relies on close coordination within the intelligence team and with cross-functional partners. We're seeking those that are comfortable giving and receiving feedback to enhance collective output and quality. 

Successful candidates will be solution-oriented self-starters who are tech-savvy, able to identify problems and opportunities, and capable of proposing solutions in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. The ability to multitask and prioritize is essential given the pace of global events and evolving client needs. 

We are seeking a candidate with deep subject matter expertise in defense, military capabilities, weapons systems, and emerging security developments. The ideal candidate will be able to apply their regional and functional expertise to produce a high volume of high-quality analytic assessments under tight deadlines and with minimal review. This is a 'roll up your sleeves' role with ample opportunity for growth. 

A writing sample is required as part of your application. Samples need to be your original work, ideally produced within the last three years, 1–3 pages in length, and assess a geopolitical or international security-related topic. Any deviation from this will cause your application to be reprioritized. 

Responsibilities

• Identify impactful intelligence topics based on a detailed understanding of customer intelligence needs and missions.
• Produce high-quality intelligence assessments that answer key customer intelligence questions in line with the Indian Intelligence Community analytic and writing standards.
• Utilize Rhombus’s AI-informed intelligence capabilities and expert research skills to gather information that forms the foundation of intelligence products.
• Identify information gaps and collaborate with the Model and Data Development team to acquire sources that address those gaps.
• Apply structured analytic techniques to ensure products meet the highest standards.
• Brief finished intelligence products to internal and external audiences.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on defense, military, weapons, and security developments relevant to client needs.
• Support enhancement of Rhombus’s intelligence capabilities by providing feedback on existing features and supporting the development of new applications and tools.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of analytic experience with subject matter expertise in military capabilities, weapons systems, and broader defense/security issues.
• Analytic experience and training within the Indian Intelligence Community or military is strongly desired.
• At minimum, a BA/BS in International Affairs, Political Science, Economics, or a related social science with specific focus of study/research on security matters. Advanced degree highly preferred.We are open to PhDs!
• Demonstrated experience producing written intelligence products tailored to specific client intelligence requirements.
• Experience delivering briefings on complex national security and international affairs topics in high stakes, high pressure environments.
• Familiarity with qualitative and quantitative analytic methodologies. 
• Natural Intellectual curiosity and emotional intelligence, coupled with grit and determination to always keep a deliverable moving. 
• Eligibility for a security clearance issued by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) or equivalent national authority. If you currently hold a clearance, please indicate the level and sponsoring organization.
• Familiarity with data analysis, statistics, data science, or coding (Python, R, STATA, etc.) is welcomed.

Automation Quality Analyst specializing in Playwright to join our quality assurance team

The opportunity:

WPP is undergoing an exciting global transformation, and We are seeking a meticulous and detail-oriented Automation Quality Analyst specializing in Playwright to join our quality assurance team. As an Automation QA Analyst, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our software products by executing test plans, identifying defects and collaborating with development teams to resolve issues. Your work will help us deliver exceptional user experiences and maintain high standards of product excellence.

What you’ll be doing:

• Analyze business requirements.
• Design test cases.
• Perform formal and exploratory testing.
• Automate E2E tests with Playwright + JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Execute automated and manual test cases.
• Review test cases and auto tests.
• Collaborate with developers to identify root cause of issues.
• Work with the DevOps team to ensure test environments are stable.
• Communicate complex issues to both Business and Technical teams.
• Report test results to stakeholders.

What we want from you:

• Solid understanding of software testing methodologies, tools, and processes
• Proven experience as a QA Engineer or similar role
• Experience in testing of complex web applications
• Knowledge of Playwright + JavaScript/TypeScript
• Experience in implementing and maintaining test automation frameworks
• Knowledge of CI/CD tooling, such as Gitlab CI
• Knowledge and experience in API testing (Postman or any other similar tool)
• Ability to lead testing activities during Sprint/ Release
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Detail-oriented with a keen eye for identifying issues and inconsistencies 

If you know some of this even better:

• 3-5 years of proven experience as a test engineer.

What we can offer you:

Alongside the opportunity to work with some of the most exciting brands around the world, we’ll also prioritise your career development and help you grow your skills. We’ll empower you to make a difference, allow you to be yourself, and respect who you are.

Our personality and behaviours: We believe that we are what we do, not just what we say. Our shared values and behaviours show how to bring the VML Enterprise Solution's culture to life through the actions we all take every day:

• Connect Meaningfully
• Inspire Creatively
• Include Purposefully
• Approach Positively

Our brilliant, talented people are what makes VML Enterprise Solutions what we are. That’s why we look for people who go beyond and always push our thinking to be better than yesterday.

AT VML Enterprise Solutions

Our Enterprise Solutions division houses strategic consultants, creative and technical architects and skilled developers and operators that together help some of the world’s leading organisations to deliver outstanding digital experiences across all major routes to market worldwide: marketplaces, online retailers, D2C, B2B and social platforms. With over 4,200 experts in 55 operational centres across 34 countries, our capabilities span the entire buying journey from customer acquisition, through engagement, to conversion and loyalty, driving multi-channel growth for world-leading brands.

We work with some of the most exciting brands such as The Coca-Cola Company, EY, Bosch, Unilever, Ford, DFS, Mercedes-Benz, Johnson & Johnson, Nestlé, Sainsbury’s, Selfridges, Shell and Tiffany & Co. We’ve built over 500 platforms for brands and retailers and generate in excess of $29bn annually for our clients and work with over 50 strategic partners including Adobe, SAP, Salesforce, HCL, Shopify, Sitecore, BigCommerce, commerce tools and Acquia. Our reputation is based on our people, and we believe we have some of the best in the business.

As our business grows internationally, we’re looking for new people to join us on our journey to inspire and take a key role in shaping some of the best commerce solutions, services, and websites in the world. Working as a team, no problem is insurmountable; we share in our client’s successes and believe that anyone can show creative bravery no matter what their role is in the team.

The opportunity:

Working under their initiative with required guidance and support, a business analyst has 3+ years’ experience. They are part of the Business Analysis team and expected to take the initiative in ensuring the business needs of our client are fully documented, understood and met by the proposed solution.

What you’ll be doing:

• Gather and document requirements and translate them into clear user stories and acceptance criteria that can be used and interpreted by both business and technical users. This will involve planning, running and facilitating workshops, reviewing and assessing source documentation from the customer
• Identify and recommend options for potential solutions and assess them for both technical and business suitability
• Create logical and innovative solutions to problems
• Present proposals to clients
• Work with a scrum / delivery team through to go live
• Analyse business systems in order to recommend efficiencies
• Provide estimates for analysis work and plans in conjunction with Project/Programme Managers 
• Communicate and collaborate with developers, testers and a variety of end users to ensure all solutions deliver quality and customer satisfaction
• Provide training to users of a new system as required
• Plan and work flexibly to meet deadlines 
• Keep up to date with technical and industry sector advances 
• Maintain great client relationships at all levels of the organisation
• Maintain consistently high levels of client satisfaction and effectively escalating business critical situations to as required
• Manage situations and relationships both internally and externally

What we want from you:

• You will have 5+ years’ experience working as a Business Analyst and 2+ years’ experience on ecommerce / experience projects  
• Minimum 6 months of experience with Magento 
• Experience of managing client stakeholders and Product Owners / Managers  
• Able to run workshops with client stakeholders  
• You will have a customer-first mindset, with the maturity and initiative to do what it takes keep our clients happy, including some working at client locations 
• Great stakeholder management skills 
• Experience of Agile software delivery 
• Business Process mapping and engineering 
• eCommerce and retail / brand experience  
• Production of high-quality user stories and acceptance criteria  
• Analysis and design of systems (package integration and bespoke development) 

If you know some of this even better:

• Agile / Scrum master experience
• Experience working with multiple different ecommerce / experience platforms

What we can offer you:

Alongside the opportunity to work with some of the most exciting brands around the world, we’ll also prioritise your career development and help you grow your skills. We’ll empower you to make a difference, allow you to be yourself, and respect who you are.

Our personality and behaviours: We believe that we are what we do, not just what we say. Our shared values and behaviours show how to bring the VML Enterprise Solution's culture to life through the actions we all take every day:

• Connect Meaningfully
• Inspire Creatively
• Include Purposefully
• Approach Positively

Our brilliant, talented people are what makes VML Enterprise Solutions what we are. That’s why we look for people who go beyond and always push our thinking to be better than yesterday.

AT VML Enterprise Solutions

Our Enterprise Solutions division houses strategic consultants, creative and technical architects and skilled developers and operators that together help some of the world’s leading organisations to deliver outstanding digital experiences across all major routes to market worldwide: marketplaces, online retailers, D2C, B2B and social platforms. With over 4,200 experts in 55 operational centres across 34 countries, our capabilities span the entire buying journey from customer acquisition, through engagement, to conversion and loyalty, driving multi-channel growth for world-leading brands.

We work with some of the most exciting brands such as The Coca-Cola Company, EY, Bosch, Unilever, Ford, DFS, Mercedes-Benz, Johnson & Johnson, Nestlé, Sainsbury’s, Selfridges, Shell and Tiffany & Co. We’ve built over 500 platforms for brands and retailers and generate in excess of $29bn annually for our clients and work with over 50 strategic partners including Adobe, SAP, Salesforce, HCL, Shopify, Sitecore, BigCommerce, commerce tools and Acquia. Our reputation is based on our people, and we believe we have some of the best in the business.

As our business grows internationally, we’re looking for new people to join us on our journey to inspire and take a key role in shaping some of the best commerce solutions, services, and websites in the world. Working as a team, no problem is insurmountable; we share in our client’s successes and believe that anyone can show creative bravery no matter what their role is in the team.

ABOUT KHAN ACADEMY

Khan Academy is a fast-paced, nonprofit startup on a mission to provide a free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere. We already reach millions of students every month and are growing rapidly. We’re building a library of world-class instructional and practice resources that empowers learners. Whether they’re studying matrices, mitosis, or multivariable calculus, we want to offer students the resources to realize that they can learn anything. 

ABOUT KHAN ACADEMY INDIA

Khan Academy India aims to deliver a world class user experience that is locally relevant to learners in India and is enabled by a strong on-the-ground team and operations. Our learning system is mastery based, which allows students to master key concepts at a pace that is right for them before moving on to more challenging content. From serving under 500,000 learners in 2016, we are now serving almost 4 million learners a month across our websites, apps and youtube channels. These learners include both independent learners accessing us at home and teacher directed learners in schools. Our focus is to reach the underserved by making our content  accessible in local languages and by working with large public school systems. Khan Academy is available in Hindi, Hinglish, Kannada, Gujarati, Bangla, Tamil and Punjabi.

 ABOUT THE ROLE

[Please note that this role is a 12-months contract based role]

Khan Academy India team is looking for a candidate with experience in handling Monitoring and evaluation projects on a contract basis. The candidate will be responsible for executing and guiding M&E projects – both in-house and via third parties. This will primarily include developing logical frameworks, leading indicators, monitoring strategy / plan and coordinating the required field activities with internal and external stakeholders. It is a 12 month contract based role. The candidate will directly work with the Efficacy team at KAI and report to the head of the department

• Develop and strengthen monitoring, inspection and evaluation procedures
• Monitor and evaluate project activities and progress towards achieving the desired output/results
• Conduct capacity assessment on existing monitoring and evaluation system
• Develop indicators, logical frameworks and a monitoring strategy for the project
• Develop monitoring and impact indicator for the project success
• Provide inputs, information and statistics for periodic reports to Project Management Team
• Suggest strategies to the Project Management for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the project by identifying bottlenecks
• Coordinate with external researchers and agencies for M&E projects as required

In this role you will: 

• Designing M&E Frameworks: Crafting comprehensive plans that outline how monitoring and evaluation will be conducted, including setting objectives, selecting indicators, and determining methodologies for data collection and analysis.
• Data Management: Collecting, storing, and managing data efficiently to ensure its accuracy, reliability, and accessibility for analysis.
• Analysis and Reporting: Analyzing data to extract actionable insights and compiling findings into reports that inform stakeholders about the program’s progress, outcomes, and impact.
• Feedback and Recommendations: Providing evidence-based recommendations to program managers and stakeholders to refine strategies, enhance performance, and guide future decision-making.
• Capacity Building: Strengthening the M&E skills of team members and stakeholders through training and support, ensuring the sustainability and effectiveness of M&E practices.

ABOUT YOU

You are someone with:  

• Relevant experience in Monitoring & Evaluation field is preferred
• Experience with social sector is a must
• Ability to use first principle thinking and analytical intuition
• A passion for education and a desire to make an impact
• Experience of successfully executing and driving qualitative and quantitative research with a focus on theory of change, logical frameworks preferred
• Should have either work experience or educational background related to the Social Sector. Background in Education/EdTech sector is preferred
• Comfort and experience in cleaning complex data and driving in-depth analyses
• Basic understanding in R/Python and SQL
• Ability to present research findings using concise tables / charts and related visualization skills
• Good communication and coordination skills

LEARN MORE

• Sal’s TED talk from 2011
• Sal’s TED talk from 2015
• A glimpse of our team:  http://www.khanacademy.org/about/the-team
• A glimpse of our content created: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ED8P8vchQJM 

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or veteran status.