Senior Threat Analyst – Space & National Security

KBR Careers; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 157,000 - 191,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Relocation benefits

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Threat Analyst – Senior to lead advanced analysis of threats to space assets, including adversarial capabilities, environmental hazards, and emerging technologies. This role requires synthesizing intelligence, conducting vulnerability assessments, and developing mitigation strategies to ensure mission resilience.

This full‑time, on‑site position at a government facility offers direct impact on national security and space defense, with opportunity to mentor junior analysts and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with 11+ years in space threat analysis, intelligence, or related defense/aerospace domains.
• Proven expertise with threat modeling methodologies and risk assessment.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with adjudicated polygraph.

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.

Skills

Space threat analysis

Threat modeling

TS/SCI clearance with polygraph

Education

Master’s degree + 11 years experience in space/threat analysis

Bachelor’s degree + 12 years experience in space/threat analysis

No degree + 14 years relevant experience

Job description

KBR is seeking a Threat Analyst – Senior to lead advanced analysis of threats to space assets, including adversarial capabilities, environmental hazards, and emerging technologies. This role requires synthesizing intelligence, conducting vulnerability assessments, and developing mitigation strategies to ensure mission resilience.

This full‑time, on‑site position at a government facility offers direct impact on national security and space defense, with opportunity to mentor junior analysts and