Job Description

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Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is seeking a Senior Threat Analyst to join our team in Arlington, VA.

Do you enjoy using data to make informed decisions?  Are you able to break down complex problems to understand where the key factors are located and then communicate those insights into the larger picture?  If so, a career in Threat Analysis is perfect for you.

As Senior Threat Analyst, you will be part of the team that delivers threat assessments to address a variety of military needs across the Department of Defense.  Observations derived from the assessments will be used to inform Boeing Defense investments and drive Phantom Works capture strategy.  To assist with this effort, you will have industry-leading and customer-recognized resources of the Boeing Virtual Warfare Center (VWC) at your disposal, as well as access to the brightest minds across a multitude of engineering disciplines.

Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Level 4 or Level 5 Senior Threat Analyst.

Position Responsibilities:

• Gather timely intelligence of threat systems and capabilities from government sources

• Lead the development of complex threat assessments

• Develop realistic defense missions to inform operations analysis experimentation

• Interface with government customers and internal Boeing Business Units to guide business and operational decision making

• Communicate and present informative results to stakeholders, internal and external to Boeing

• Work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement

• 5 or more years of experience working with analytical data, including generating operational briefings

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Level 5: 10 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Active U.S. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance

• Master's or Doctor of Philosophy (e.g., Ph.D.) degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology

• Experience in National Security Studies, Intelligence Studies, Political Science, Research Methodology, or any other comparable fields

• Experience in a military or intelligence officer role (operational planning, targeting, collection management, or similar)

• Experience with simulation, modeling tools, designing, running, or adjudicating wargames, red/blue exercises, or operational simulations

• Experience applying operations analysis techniques (modeling, simulation, trade-space/risk analysis) to inform operational decisions

• Prior or current systems operations experience and/or knowledge and familiarity with military missions

• Strong understanding of adversary behaviors across multiple domains

• Experience working with classified reporting channels and knowledge of interagency/intelligence community standards and formats

• Experience conducting detailed threat research and performed analysis to extract meaningful insights

• Experience producing intelligence products or operational briefings for senior leaders

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including experience briefing senior leadership and non-technical stakeholders

Conflict of Interest:

• Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.

Pay & Benefits:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range for Level 4:  $146,200 – $197,800

Summary Pay Range for Level 5:  $176,800 – $239,200

The Boeing 401(k) helps you save for your future, with contributions from Boeing that can help you grow your retirement savings. Our best-in-class retirement benefit features: 

• Best in class 401(k) plan: we'll match your contributions dollar for dollar, up to 10% of eligible pay with Immediate 100% vesting 

• Student Loan Match: The Boeing 401(k) Student Loan Match allows eligible enrolled U.S. employees to have their qualified student loan debt payments counted, along with any match-eligible contributions they make, for purposes of determining the Company Match to employees' Boeing 401(k) accounts. 

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jan. 10, 2026

Export Control Requirements:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details:

US based job, US Person required

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Security Clearance

This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.