2026 Junior Analyst, Threat Intelligence

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years. The Threat Intelligence team is dedicated to safeguarding our company's personnel, assets, and operations by proactively identifying, assessing, and mitigating external physical safety threats. We operate a comprehensive intelligence program focused on real-time global monitoring, threat qualification, and escalation to ensure rapid response and protection. Our work spans from immediate risks like individual threats or natural disasters to near- and medium-term geopolitical events, utilizing advanced third-party SaaS tools such as Dataminr, Factal, and AlertMedia, alongside internal systems. WHAT YOU’LL DO Utilize third-party tools like Dataminr and AlertMedia and internal platforms to detect and triage potential threats, such as natural disasters, civil unrest, geopolitical escalation, and direct threats to company assets. Conduct in-depth research from publicly available sources to help qualify a broad range of emerging threats and provide context for escalation. Draft and contribute to written intelligence products, including spot reports, alerts, and daily updates for review by team leadership. Support the Lead Analyst by gathering information for more in-depth threat assessments on topics like activist targeting or regional instability. Follow established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and escalation protocols to ensure threats are communicated to the appropriate stakeholders in a timely and effective manner. Actively participate in team training and development activities to continuously improve analytical skills, tool proficiency, and knowledge of the global threat landscape. Support cross-functional security partners by providing timely information and intelligence inputs as directed by the Lead Analyst. Maintain situational awareness of global events and trends that could impact the company's personnel, facilities, or operations. Conduct regular administrative tasks, including data input and analysis, database management, and recordkeeping. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Must be pursuing or have recently completed a bachelor’s or master's in Intelligence Studies, International Relations, Defense Studies, Security Studies, Journalism, or a related research-heavy field. Must be a U.S. Person due to required 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 a threat intelligence, corporate security, think tank, GSOC, military, or related analytical role. Exceptional research and writing skills with the ability to draft clear and concise reports. Knowledge of credible sourcing, analytical writing standards, and proofreading. Familiarity with the intelligence cycle and fundamental analytical techniques. Strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced setting. Regional or language expertise, or experience living, studying, or working abroad. Military experience, or an in-depth knowledge of the military/defense sector. Understanding of corporate/physical security, duty-of-care standards, or physical risk management. Experience working in a 24/7 operational environment like a GSOC, security command center, or newsroom. A keen interest in geopolitics, defense, international security, or corporate security. Experience with data visualization or advanced analytical tools. Relevant certifications (e.g., GOSI, CTIA). US Salary Range$68,000—$90,000 USDThe salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including: Benefits At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits. Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams Anduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the security of our candidates. We've observed a rise in sophisticated phishing and fraudulent schemes where individuals impersonate Anduril representatives, luring job seekers with false interviews or job offers. These scammers often attempt to extract payment or sensitive personal information. To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind: No Financial Requests: Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for candidates. Please always verify communications: Direct from Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it will only come from an @anduril.com address. Via Agency Partner: If contacted by a recruiting agency for an Anduril role, their email will clearly identify their agency. If you suspect any suspicious activity, please verify the agency's authenticity by reaching out to contact@anduril.com. Exercise Caution with Unsolicited Outreach: If you receive any communication that appears suspicious, contains grammatical errors, or makes unusual requests, do not engage. Always confirm the sender's email domain is @anduril.com before providing any personal information or clicking on links. What to Do If You Suspect Fraud: Should you encounter any questionable or fraudulent outreach claiming to be from Anduril, please report it immediately to contact@anduril.com. Your proactive caution is invaluable in protecting your personal information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts. Data Privacy To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/. By submitting your application, you consent to Anduril Industries using a third-party service provider to conduct pre-employment risk, integrity, and due diligence screening and assessing potential risks as part of your application process. This third-party service provider provides risk-intelligence services that may include analysis of sanctions and watchlists, adverse media, public-record information, and other lawful open-source or commercial data sources. This third-party service provider does not act as a consumer reporting agency. Use of this provider helps to ensure compliance with applicable laws and protect technology, intellectual property, and organizational security.