Senior Threat Analyst – Space Defense

About the role

KBR's National Security Solutions team seeks a Senior Threat Analyst to lead advanced analysis and assessment of threats to space assets, including adversarial capabilities, environmental hazards and emerging technologies. The analyst synthesizes intelligence, runs vulnerability assessments and develops mitigation strategies, working with cross-functional teams and external partners. The position is full-time and on site at a government facility, and is contingent upon contract award.

Key responsibilities

• Lead threat assessments for space systems covering kinetic, non-kinetic and cyber risks
• Analyze adversary capabilities, tactics and emerging technologies affecting space operations
• Maintain threat models and risk matrices for mission planning
• Produce intelligence reports and briefings for senior leadership and mission stakeholders
• Share threat data with internal teams and external agencies
• Help develop mitigation strategies and contingency plans
• Run post-event analysis and lessons-learned reviews
• Contribute to threat detection and monitoring tools and processes
• Mentor junior analysts and guide them on complex threat scenarios
• Ensure compliance with security standards and organizational policies

Required profile

• Master's degree and 11 years of relevant experience, or Bachelor's degree and 12 years, or no degree and 14 years, with demonstrated expertise
• Demonstrated expertise in space threat analysis, intelligence or related defense/aerospace domains
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with adjudicated polygraph
• Preferred: experience with adversarial threat modeling or counterspace assessments, and familiarity with international space security standards

Required skills

• Proficiency in analytical tools and methodologies for threat modeling and risk assessment
• Strategic thinking and ability to work in high-stakes environments

What we offer

• Base pay of $156,500 - $191,200 for the Virginia area, depending on knowledge, skills and experience
• Possible bonuses, sign-on bonus, relocation benefits and other incentives