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Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.

Why Join Us?

Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.

Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.

Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

Key Responsibilities:

KBR is seeking a highly motivated Program Analyst familiar with national security space systems to join our team at the Pentagon.  The Space Control Programs Analyst will support the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Space Acquisition and Integration (SAF/SQ).

The position primarily involves helping the Assistant Secretary provide direction, guidance, and supervision over all matters pertaining to the formulation, review, approval, and execution of selected Special Access Program acquisition plans, policies, and programs.   

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team focused on modernizing key capabilities and integrating them into our National Security Space Enterprise Architecture. Working independently, or as part of a team, the Programs Analyst will:

Analyzes acquisition programs delivering direct or enabling capabilities for Space Combat Power, developing a thorough understanding of capability development cost, schedule and performance

Develop and maintain awareness of space combat power programs, associated ground infrastructures, and related command and control systems across the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community

Analyze proposed program changes and determine how these changes could impact or aid other programs, future operations, and overall National Security Space architecture; 

Prepare and deliver executive level briefings, reports, and summary papers; explain complex concepts in relatively simple language; summarize key decisions; and provide recommendations supported by analysis;

Review and provide recommendations for improving draft policies, instructions, and guidance memoranda

 Participate in working groups, and integrated process teams as required.

Work Environment:

Location: On-site

Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-20%

Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications:

Required:

Must have an active TS/SCI security clearance to be considered for the position

Bachelor’s Degree and 20 years of relevant work experience including but not limited to space operations, program management, technology development or systems engineering (Experience in lieu of a degree or a degree in lieu of experience may be permitted subject to customer approval)

Excellent organizations skills; ability to plan, track, and maintain due dates for multiple projects and products central to the organization’s business processes

Experience communicating effectively and concisely using a variety of styles and techniques appropriate to the audience

Ability to work collaboratively with personnel at all levels of the customer organization to deliver results; strong networking, interpersonal, and customer service skills are key

Ability to build and sustain positive working relationships with persons working across a broad array of National Security and Space organizations

Desired:

Expert knowledge of the space control mission area, with emphasis on integrated Command & Control (C2)

5 or more years of work experience in special access programs • Thorough familiarity with National, DoD, and Department of the Air Force policies relevant to space operations

Masters Degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., science, technology, engineering) • Exemplary writing and editing skills

Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing work environments while maintaining focus on accomplishing the mission

Experience working on a military headquarters staff or a comparable organization

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40hrs

Basic Compensation:

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Additional Compensation:

KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let's shape the future together.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture.  These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company.  That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together. 

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.