Threat Analyst – Intermediate

KBR, Inc.; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR, Inc. seeks a Threat Analyst - Intermediate to conduct in-depth threat analysis of space assets and operations, supporting mission assurance and strategic decisions on site at a government facility in the Virginia area.

The role requires strong analytical skills, experience in space domain awareness, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Contingent upon contract award, with potential bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with 7+ years of relevant experience, or Bachelor’s with 8+ years, or no degree with 10+ years.
• Expertise in space operations, threat analysis, or intelligence disciplines.
• Proficiency with analytical tools and space domain awareness systems.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with adjudicated polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed analysis of potential threats to space systems and capabilities.
• Monitor global space activities and maintain situational awareness.
• Develop and deliver threat assessments and intelligence products for leadership.
• Support real-time operations with timely threat analysis and recommendations.
• Document findings and maintain records per standards.
• Collaborate with mission operations, engineering, and intelligence teams.
• Participate in readiness exercises and post-event reviews.
• Contribute to process improvements and tool development for threat analysis.
• Ensure compliance with security protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in preparing briefings for stakeholders.

Skills

Space operations

Threat analysis

Data visualization tools

Space domain awareness systems

Education

Master’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

No degree

Job description

Title:

Threat Analyst – Intermediate

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Projects: KBR’s 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 - Intermediate, to conduct in-depth analysis of potential threats to space assets and operations, supporting mission assurance and strategic decision-making. This role involves evaluating adversarial capabilities, monitoring global space activities, and producing actionable intelligence products for internal and external stakeholders. The analyst will collaborate with operations, intelligence, and engineering teams to maintain situational awareness and provide timely assessments during critical events. Candidates should demonstrate strong analytical skills, technical proficiency in space domain awareness, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. This position offers an opportunity to influence threat mitigation strategies and enhance space security posture. This role is performed full-time on site at a government facility and is contingent upon contract award.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform detailed analysis of potential threats to space systems, including adversarial capabilities and emerging technologies.

• Monitor global space activities and maintain situational awareness of operational environments.

• Develop and deliver threat assessments, risk reports, and intelligence products for leadership and mission teams.

• Support real-time operations during critical events by providing timely threat analysis and recommendations.

• Document findings and maintain accurate records in accordance with organizational standards.

• Collaborate with mission operations, engineering, and intelligence teams to validate threat information.

• Participate in operational readiness exercises and post-event reviews.

• Contribute to process improvements and tool development for threat analysis workflows.

• Ensure compliance with established security protocols and regulatory requirements.

• Assist in preparing briefings and presentations for internal and external stakeholders

Required Qualifications:

• Education & Experience: Master’s degree and 7 years of relevant experience with demonstrated expertise, OR Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of relevant experience with demonstrated expertise, OR No degree and 10 years of relevant experience with demonstrated expertise.

• Demonstrated expertise in space operations, threat analysis, or intelligence disciplines.

• Proficiency with analytical tools, data visualization platforms, or space domain awareness systems.

• 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:

$130,000.00 - $158,900.00 (this is for the Springfield, VA area only)

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s 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.

Benefits:

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include a 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

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.