Threat Analyst – Senior

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KBRs National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security this position your work will have a profound impact on the countrys most critical role protecting our national security.

Why Join Us

• Innovative Projects: KBRs work is at the forefront of engineering logistics operations science program management mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
• Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

This is a contingent position based upon contract award

KBR is seeking a Threat Analyst Senior to lead advanced analysis and assessment of potential threats to space assets including adversarial capabilities environmental hazards and emerging technologies. This role involves synthesizing intelligence conducting vulnerability assessments and developing mitigation strategies to ensure mission resilience. The analyst will collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to provide actionable insights for operational decision-making. Candidates should demonstrate deep technical expertise strategic thinking and the ability to operate effectively in high-stakes environments. This position offers the opportunity to shape enterprise-level threat awareness and contribute to national security in the space domain. This role is performed full-time on site at a government facility and is contingent upon contract award.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead comprehensive threat assessments for space systems including kinetic non-kinetic and cyber-related risks.
• Analyze adversary capabilities tactics and emerging technologies impacting space operations.
• Develop and maintain threat models and risk matrices for mission planning and operational support.
• Produce detailed intelligence reports and briefings for senior leadership and mission stakeholders.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external agencies to share threat data and ensure situational awareness.
• Support development of mitigation strategies and contingency plans for identified threats.
• Conduct post-event analysis and lessons-learned reviews for threat-related incidents.
• Contribute to the evolution of threat detection and monitoring tools and processes.
• Mentor junior analysts and provide technical guidance on complex threat scenarios.
• Ensure compliance with applicable security standards and organizational policies.

Required Qualifications:

• Education & Experience: Masters degree and 11 years of relevant experience with demonstrated expertise OR Bachelors degree and 12 years of relevant experience with demonstrated expertise OR No degree and 14 years of relevant experience with demonstrated expertise.
• Demonstrated expertise in space threat analysis intelligence or related defense/aerospace domains.
• Proficiency in analytical tools and methodologies for threat modeling and risk assessment.
• Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with adjudicated polygraph.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with adversarial threat modeling or counterspace capability assessments.
• Familiarity with international space security standards and coordination protocols.

Basic Compensation:

$156500 - $191200

This range is for the Virginia area only

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidates knowledge skills abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Additional Compensation:

KBR may offer bonuses commissions or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus relocation benefits short-term incentives long-term incentives or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

Ready to Make a Difference

If youre excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Lets shape the future together.

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KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion disability sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age national origin veteran status genetic information union status and/or beliefs or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.