Threat Analyst – Junior

KBR, Inc; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses and commissions based on performance

Relocation benefits

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

KBR, Inc. is hiring a Threat Analyst – Junior in Springfield, Virginia, focused on analyzing potential threats to space operations. The role involves collecting data, supporting threat assessments, and maintaining situational awareness. Ideal candidates have relevant experience or education and a mandatory Active TS/SCI clearance. KBR offers a collaborative environment and opportunities for significant impact in national security projects.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with 1 year of experience or bachelor's with 2 years.
• Foundational knowledge of space operations or threat analysis.
• Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor data to identify potential threats to space systems.
• Analyze indicators of adversarial activity.
• Support development of threat assessments for stakeholders.
• Maintain situational awareness and provide updates on critical events.
• Document findings in accordance with standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Understanding of threat analysis

Familiarity with analytical tools

Education

Master's degree and 1 year of relevant experience

Bachelor's degree and 2 years of relevant experience

No degree and 4 years of relevant experience

Tools

Data visualization platforms

Job description

Threat Analyst – Junior page is loaded## Threat Analyst – Juniorlocations: Springfield, Virginiatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R2123090**Title:**Threat Analyst – Junior**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.* 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 - Junior, to support the identification, assessment, and reporting of potential threats to space assets and operations. This role involves monitoring data sources, analyzing indicators of adversarial activity, and assisting in the development of threat assessments under the guidance of senior analysts. The analyst will collaborate with mission operations and intelligence teams to maintain situational awareness and provide timely updates during critical events. Candidates should demonstrate strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to follow structured processes in a dynamic environment. This position offers an opportunity to develop expertise in space domain awareness and threat analysis. This role is performed full-time on site at a government facility and is contingent upon contract award.**Primary 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**Required Qualifications:*** Education & Experience: Master’s degree and 1 year of relevant experience with demonstrated expertise, OR Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of relevant experience with demonstrated expertise, OR No degree and 4 years of relevant experience with demonstrated expertise.* Foundational knowledge of space operations, threat analysis, or intelligence principles.* Familiarity with analytical tools or data visualization platforms.* **Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with adjudicated polygraph**.**Preferred Qualifications:*** Experience with space domain awareness or intelligence analysis in a government or commercial setting.* Exposure to adversarial threat modeling or counterspace capabilities.**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.If you’re 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. Let's shape the future together.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 of 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.* **We Value Our People –** We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential.* **We Deliver –** We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders.* **We Are People of Integrity –** We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business.* **We Empower –** We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed.* **We Are a Team of Teams –** We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company.