Space Threat Specialist , Leo Launch Security

This role is essential to deliver consistent, mission-aligned security postures at every launch site; eliminating operational variance, ensuring traceability, and maintaining compliance throughout the Basic qualifications: - 5+ years of program management, project management or product management experience - 7+ years of experience in threat analysis, security analysis, or risk assessment within a government, critical-infrastructure, or highly-regulated sector, with direct experience in space, aerospace, defense, or national security. - Demonstrated deep domain expertise in the space-security threat landscape — counter-space capabilities, threats to orbital and ground systems, and adversary targeting of commercial space operators. - Demonstrated ability to provide tailored analysis combining space-domain knowledge with open-source data to forecast business and operational impacts. - Experience working across an organization to define strategy, influence resource allocation, and lead execution on complex, cross-functional security programs. - Experience distilling complex analysis into clear written narratives and briefings for senior leadership and executive audiences. - Ability to travel up to 20% to support launch campaigns, site evaluations, and partner engagements at domestic and international locations. - Bachelor’s degree in security management, homeland security, risk assessment, or related field. Preferred: - Possess an active TS/SCI clearance or have held a TS/SCI clearance within the last 2 years. - Experience overseeing security protocols in aerospace environments with complex regulatory and operational risk landscapes. - Experience in industrial security design implementation within high-security technology or manufacturing environments. - Familiarity with security industry standards (CPTED, ASIS standards, tiered classification frameworks). - Experience working with contract security providers (guard force, monitoring services, system integrators). - Knowledge of access control, intrusion detection, video surveillance, and alarm monitoring systems. - Professional certifications such as CPP, PSP, PCI, or equivalent security industry credentials. - Experience with export control compliance (ITAR/EAR) in a manufacturing or lab environment. - Experience managing capital and operational security budgets across multiple facilities. - Experience building launch playbooks or repeatable processes for new site security standup. - Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity, drive programs to completion, and influence without authority Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits . USA, FL, Kennedy Space Center - 119,300.00 - 208,900.00 USD annually