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U.S. National Security Lead, Global Affairs

OpenAI Washington Full-time
Artificial Intelligence National Security Government Relations Public Policy coalition building
About the TeamOpenAI’s mission is to ensure that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity. We believe that achieving our goal requires effective engagement with public policy s...
$150,000 - $200,000
per year

Senior Systems Engineer - Hyperspectral Imaging

Peraton Chantilly Full-time
Engineering Government Cloud Services National Security Integration Systems Engineer
Responsibilities Overall Assignment Description: Senior Systems Engineers play a key role in guiding engineering teams to apply a multi-disciplinary approach across a variety of engineering functions,...
$112,000 - $179,000
per year

Hyperspectral Imaging Systems Engineer

Peraton St Louis Full-time
Cloud Computing National Security Geospatial Intelligence Systems Engineer Requirements Analysis
Responsibilities Position Overview:We are seeking an expert-level Systems Engineer to provide strategic and technical leadership across multi-disciplinary engineering teams. This role supports the Nat...
$135,000 - $216,000
per year

Software Test Engineer

Peraton Annapolis Junction Full-time
Quality Assurance Web Applications National Security Software Testing Automated Testing
Responsibilities The Software Test Engineer, Lead Associate supports a suite of web-based applications that automate data management for IC data custodians. The products facilitate the capture of info...
$104,000 - $166,000
per year

Mission Systems Engineer

KBR Fort Belvoir, Virginia Full-time
Engineering Systems Engineering National Security Technical Advisory Space Defense
Title:Mission Systems EngineerBelong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligenc...
$80,000 - $120,000
per year

Senior Acoustic Intelligence Analyst

Peraton Suitland Full-time
Data Analysis National Security US Navy Acoustic Intelligence
Responsibilities We are seeking an experienced Acoustic Analyst to support the US Navy's Office of Naval Intelligence.  In this role you will screen and analyze recorded acoustic data for signals...
$112,000 - $179,000
per year

Program Manager, Special Projects

Anduril Industries Irvine, California, United States Full-time
strategic planning National Security Program Management defense technology Cross-functional Leadership
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...
$140,000 - $210,000
per year

Sr Technical Lead Radar Systems Engineering

KBR Ann Arbor, Michigan Full-time
Systems Engineering National Security Technical Lead Remote Sensing Radar Systems
Title:Sr Technical Lead Radar Systems EngineeringBelong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers...
$120,000 - $180,000
per year

Cyber Software Engineer, Senior Advisor

Peraton Laurel Full-time
Agile Java Cybersecurity Software Development National Security
Responsibilities Join Peraton as a Senior Software Engineer – Cyber Intelligence | Laurel, MD   Are you ready to build mission-critical software solutions that protect national security? Peraton...
$176,000 - $282,000
per year

Senior Systems Engineer - Hyperspectral Imaging

Peraton Chantilly Full-time
Engineering National Security Integration Systems Engineer GEOINT
Responsibilities Overall Assignment Description: Senior Systems Engineers play a key role in guiding engineering teams to apply a multi-disciplinary approach across a variety of engineering functions,...
$112,000 - $179,000
per year

The National Security Job Market in 2025

Explore our curated selection of 30 National Security opportunities, primarily in Full-time roles.

Salary Insights

Market Average $121,907/year
Salary Range $60,000 - $282,000/year

* Salary range indicates varying levels of experience and responsibility

Employment Landscape

Full-time

Leading Employers

Peraton 15 openings
KBR 8 openings
Govini 3 openings
IESE Solutions 1 opening
Zinc Network 1 opening

Complementary Skills

Professionals in National Security often work with these related technologies:

Customer service (1403) Sales (1173) Project Management (1019) Data Analysis (618) Compliance (504)

Career Outlook

While National Security positions are more specialized, they offer unique opportunities for professionals looking to make an impact.

With competitive salaries averaging $121,907 per year, National Security professionals are well-compensated for their expertise.

Why Choose National Security?

  • High demand across 5+ companies
  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
  • Clear career progression paths

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