Threat Analyst - Junior (Space Domain Awareness)

About the role

KBR's National Security Solutions team, which delivers engineering and advanced technology solutions to the intelligence and national security communities, is seeking a Threat Analyst - Junior. The role supports the identification, assessment and reporting of potential threats to space assets and operations, including monitoring data sources, analyzing indicators of adversarial activity and helping develop threat assessments under the guidance of senior analysts. It is a full-time, on-site position at a government facility, contingent on contract award.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor and collect data from multiple sources to identify potential threats to space systems.
• Analyze indicators of adversarial activity and emerging technologies affecting space operations.
• Support the development of threat assessments and risk reports for internal stakeholders.
• Maintain situational awareness of global space activities and give timely updates during critical events.
• Document findings and keep accurate records in line with organizational standards.
• Take part 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 security protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Help prepare briefings and presentations for leadership and external partners.

Required profile

• Master's degree and 1 year of relevant experience, or Bachelor's degree and 2 years, or no degree and 4 years, with demonstrated expertise.
• Foundational knowledge of space operations, threat analysis or intelligence principles.
• Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with an adjudicated polygraph.
• Preferred: experience with space domain awareness or intelligence analysis in a government or commercial setting, and exposure to adversarial threat modeling or counterspace capabilities.

Required skills

• Familiarity with analytical tools or data visualization platforms.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and ability to follow structured processes.

What we offer

• Base pay of $102,600-$125,300 for the Virginia area, depending on knowledge, skills and experience.
• Possible bonuses, commissions, sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, short- and long-term incentives and discretionary payments.