Early Career Systems Research and Analysis - Embedded Threat Analyst, Onsite

About Sandia

Sandia National Laboratories is the nation's premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:

• Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide
• Extraordinary co-workers
• Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world
• Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)
• Generous vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*

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What Your Job Will Be Like

Sandia National Laboratories is seeking an early career Embedded Threat Analyst with an entrepreneurial mindset to support its mission programs amid a complex geopolitical environment. The role involves analyzing intelligence data from multiple sources to provide timely, high-quality threat analysis and intelligence products across diverse scientific and technical disciplines. The ideal candidate will have proficiency in all-source analytic tradecraft, experience delivering intelligence briefings, and the ability to adapt to varying technical topics and team structures. A strong understanding of the intelligence cycle, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to anticipating intelligence needs are essential. Continuous learning and collaboration within multidisciplinary teams are key to success in this role.

On any given day, you may be called on to:

• Conduct all-source intelligence analysis on technical topics, synthesizing data from multiple sources to deliver actionable insights.
• Identify trends and assess intelligence quality to meet customer needs.
• Apply U.S. Intelligence Community tradecraft standards in analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including technical experts and scientists, to support mission objectives.
• Produce clear, concise analytical reports and assessments tailored to technical staff.
• Prepare and deliver briefings that effectively communicate complex information.
• Engage with customers to clarify intelligence requirements and ensure satisfaction.
• Continuously learn emerging technologies and contribute to improving analytical tools and processes.

Applicants on this requisition may be interviewed by multiple organizations at Sandia National Laboratories.

Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite.

Salary Range

$102,400 - $199,700

*Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate's experience and qualifications, and application of any approved geographic salary differential.

Qualifications We Require

• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline, or an equivalent combination of directly relevant education and engineering or scientific experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform independent research and development.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q and SCI clearance which may require a polygraph test.

Qualifications We Desire

The ideal R&D S&E, Systems Research and Analysis candidate for Sandia National Laboratories will in addition possess the following:

• Graduate degree in a highly related field where an independent research project was a graduation requirement (e.g., independent project, thesis, or dissertation).
• The ability to understand, synthesize, and draw insights from multiple types of data streams (e.g., technical, economic, policy) through the use of various analytical tools.
• Experience working as part of multi-disciplinary teams examining complex systems.
• Knowledge of the fundamentals of good project management, especially as it pertains to the execution of federally-funded work (e.g., proposal development through annal review, final delivery, and closeout).
• Experience working with federal sponsors in the defense and intelligence sectors, as well as their domestic FFRDC partners, international partnering agencies, and foreign governments.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams delivering critical information to customers in a succinct manner.

Also, for this posting we are seeking individuals with the following experience:

• Proficient in all-source analytic disciplines and tradecraft, analytical tools, and software. Willing to learn how to support technical research and communicate effectively with scientists.
• Proficient in writing and verbal communication skills, with experience briefing research or intelligence products to a variety of customers.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information and present it clearly and in a timely manner.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment, demonstrating a positive and proactive attitude.
• Experience within the aerospace industry and space systems.
• Operational intelligence support experience with a civilian or military intelligence organizations.
• Technical curiosity and an interest and aptitude for learning.

About Our Team

The Emerging Disruptive Technology department (5934) specializes in technical analysis across all facets of foreign science and technology programs. The department evaluates, researches, and develops emerging technologies by leveraging broad and deep technical expertise from across Sandia and delivers timely analysis and insights for our partners.

Posting Duration

This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of three (3) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.

Security Clearance

Sandia is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants for employment need to be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance and SCI access, both of which require US citizenship. SCI access may also require a polygraph examination. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain these levels of access may be impacted.

Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by the DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.

EEO

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.

NNSA Requirements for MedPEDs

If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia National Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs.


If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on-site interview at Sandia National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.