Threat Analyst – Senior

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

Job summary

KBR’s National Security Solutions team is seeking a Threat Analyst – Senior to lead advanced analysis of threats to space assets, including adversary capabilities and cyber risks. This on-site, contingent role requires TS/SCI with polygraph and the ability to operate in high-stakes environments.

You will synthesize intelligence, develop threat models, mentor junior analysts, and produce briefs for senior leadership while aligning with security standards and mission resilience in a government

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent experience with extensive defense/aerospace expertise.
• Proven expertise in space threat analysis and intelligence.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with adjudicated polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Lead comprehensive threat assessments for space systems including cyber risks.
• Analyze adversary capabilities and emerging tech impacting space ops.
• Develop and maintain threat models and risk matrices for mission planning.
• Produce intelligence reports and briefings for senior leadership.
• Mentor junior analysts and ensure compliance with security standards.

Skills

Threat modeling

Risk assessment

Analytical tools

TS/SCI clearance

Education

Master’s degree + 11 years exp OR Bachelor’s + 12 years exp OR No degree +14 years exp

Tools

Threat modeling tools

Risk assessment methodologies

Job description

Title: Threat Analyst – Senior 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 – 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-function 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:

• Master’s degree and 11 years of relevant experience with demonstrated expertise, OR Bachelor’s 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:

$156,500 - $191,200 This range is for the Virginia 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 level, 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.

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.

KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World.

KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values: 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. We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals. Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries. At KBR, We Deliver.