Threat Analyst – Intermediate

K ’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: K ’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.

• 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

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

Experience with adversarial threat modeling or counter space capability assessments.

Familiarity with international space security standards and coordination protocols.

$ - $ (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.

K  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.

• K  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.

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