2026 Junior Analyst, Threat Intelligence

About the Role

Anduril Industries seeks a Junior Analyst for its Threat Intelligence team, which safeguards company personnel, assets, and operations by proactively identifying, assessing, and mitigating external physical safety threats. This role operates a comprehensive intelligence program focused on real-time global monitoring, threat qualification, and escalation to ensure rapid response and protection across immediate risks, geopolitical events, and natural disasters.

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize third-party tools such as Dataminr, Factal, and AlertMedia alongside internal platforms to detect and triage potential threats including natural disasters, civil unrest, geopolitical escalation, and direct threats to company assets.
• Conduct in-depth research from publicly available sources to qualify emerging threats and provide context for escalation.
• Draft and contribute to written intelligence products, including spot reports, alerts, and daily updates for team leadership review.
• Support the Lead Analyst by gathering information for detailed threat assessments on topics such as activist targeting or regional instability.
• Follow established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and escalation protocols to communicate threats to appropriate stakeholders in a timely manner.
• Participate in team training and development activities to improve analytical skills, tool proficiency, and knowledge of the global threat landscape.
• Support cross-functional security partners by providing timely intelligence inputs as directed by the Lead Analyst.
• Maintain situational awareness of global events and trends impacting company personnel, facilities, or operations.
• Conduct administrative tasks including data input, database management, and recordkeeping.

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a bachelor's or master's degree in Intelligence Studies, International Relations, Defense Studies, Security Studies, Journalism, or a related research-heavy field.
• U.S. Person status required due to access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities; U.S. clearance eligibility may be required depending on program.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of job or internship experience in threat intelligence, corporate security, think tank, GSOC, military, or related analytical role.
• Exceptional research and writing skills with ability to draft clear, concise reports; knowledge of credible sourcing and analytical writing standards.
• Familiarity with the intelligence cycle and fundamental analytical techniques.
• Strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and ability to multitask in a fast-paced setting.
• Regional or language expertise, or experience living, studying, or working abroad.
• Military experience or in-depth knowledge of the military and defense sector.
• Understanding of corporate or physical security, duty-of-care standards, or physical risk management.
• Experience in 24/7 operational environments such as a GSOC, security command center, or newsroom.
• Keen interest in geopolitics, defense, international security, or corporate security.
• Experience with data visualization or advanced analytical tools.
• Relevant certifications such as GOSI or CTIA.

Benefits

Anduril offers top-tier, comprehensive benefits available at little to no cost to employees, including competitive equity grants as part of the total compensation package for full-time positions.

Salary Disclosure: The salary range of $68,000–$90,000 USD annually shown on the employer's posting is based on employer-provided pay transparency data. This is not an editorial estimate and reflects Anduril's stated compensation range. Actual salary may vary based on work experience, education, critical skills, and business considerations.