GEOINT Analyst

About the role

GEOINT Analyst – Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high‑end engineering and advanced technology solutions to customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position your work will have a profound impact on protecting national security. The role is on‑site with minimal travel (0‑20%). Why join us? Innovative projects at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity; a collaborative, dynamic team that fosters a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace; and impactful work designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

Responsibilities

• Produce analytical products focused on foreign satellite communications spectrum usage and related operations.
• Leverage SATCOM frequency bands to analyze satellite communication channels and optimize usage.
• Utilize satellite monitoring capabilities to assess performance, including signal types, formatting, and modulation standards.
• Analyze satellite beam footprints to evaluate coverage and optimize signal strength and clarity.
• Assess dish sizes and typical ground infrastructure to determine the effectiveness of satellite communication setups.
• Apply geo‑location capabilities to pinpoint and track satellite signal sources and assess their impact on operations.
• Conduct in‑depth analysis of available intelink data, message traffic, GEOINT, SIGINT, and HUMINT to support satellite communication assessments.
• Use analytic tools and methodologies to interpret and correlate intelligence from various sources in satellite communications.
• Provide actionable insights into signal integrity, reliability, and performance, using data from satellite systems and communication infrastructures.
• Collaborate with other teams to ensure secure and efficient use of satellite communications in complex operational environments.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field such as Geography, Intelligence, Computer Science, Engineering, or a similar discipline; or 8‑10 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Proven experience with SATCOM systems, including knowledge of frequency bands, signal types, formatting, and modulation standards.
• Familiarity with satellite monitoring tools and the ability to analyze satellite beam footprints, dish sizes, and ground infrastructure.
• Basic understanding of geolocation capabilities and the ability to perform signal analysis.
• Experience working with intelligence data sources such as intelink data, message traffic, GEOINT, SIGINT, HUMINT, and related information.
• Proficiency in using tools to process and interpret satellite communication data and intelligence.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for reporting findings and collaborating with teams.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment, analyzing data to generate actionable insights.
• Desired: Master's degree or equivalent experience in a related field (e.g., Geospatial Intelligence, Electrical Engineering, or Satellite Communications).
• Advanced satellite systems knowledge and experience, including in‑depth understanding of modulation techniques, signal formatting, and beam patterns.
• Expertise in GEOINT tools and technologies, with a focus on satellite data collection, analysis, and interpretation.
• Experience in satellite communication infrastructure, including satellite beam footprints and ground infrastructure optimization.
• Proficiency in geolocation techniques and experience using satellite‑based geospatial data for operational analysis.
• Familiarity with high‑level analytic tools and platforms such as ArcGIS, MATLAB, or other geospatial/analytical software.
• Strong background in intelligence collection and analysis, with experience in SIGINT, HUMINT, and open‑source intelligence (OSINT).
• Ability to develop products using tools such as ArcGIS, MATLAB, or other geospatial/analytical software.

Schedule

Working Hours: Standard.