Junior Space Threat Analyst (TS/SCI Cleared)

KBR, Inc.; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR, Inc. seeks a Junior Threat Analyst to help identify, assess, and report threats to space assets and operations. The role involves data monitoring, indicators analysis, and producing threat assessments under senior analysts.

Work is on-site at a U.S. government facility and contingent upon award. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to follow structured processes in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree and 1 year of relevant experience OR Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of relevant experience OR No degree and 4 years of relevant experience.
• Foundational knowledge of space operations, threat analysis, or intelligence principles.
• Familiarity with analytical tools or data visualization platforms.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with adjudicated polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and collect data from multiple sources to identify potential threats to space systems.
• Assist in analyzing indicators of adversarial activity and emerging technologies that may impact space operations.
• Support the development of threat assessments and risk reports for internal stakeholders.
• Maintain situational awareness of global space activities and provide timely updates during critical events.
• Document findings and maintain accurate records in accordance with organizational standards.
• Participate in operational readiness exercises and post-event analysis.
• Coordinate with mission operations and intelligence teams to validate threat information.
• Contribute to process improvements and tool enhancements for threat analysis workflows.
• Ensure compliance with established security protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in preparing briefings and presentations for leadership and external partners

Skills

Analytical thinking

Threat analysis

TS/SCI clearance

Process adherence

Education

Master’s degree in a relevant field

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

No degree with equivalent experience

Tools

Analytical tools

Data visualization platforms

Job description

KBR, Inc. seeks a Junior Threat Analyst to help identify, assess, and report threats to space assets and operations. The role involves data monitoring, indicators analysis, and producing threat assessments under senior analysts.

Work is on-site at a U.S. government facility and contingent upon award. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to follow structured processes in a dynamic environment.