Mission Engineering Study Lead

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Mission Engineering Study Lead

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.

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:

Lead and manage a team in the execution of studies following the mission engineering process. Work with the mission characterization, architecture, and constructive analysis teams to execute the activities, develop the products, and synthesize results that answer Key Questions and meet evolving Joint mission objectives. This position will be 100% onsite in the Alexandria, Virginia area, with the possibility of local travel to customer sites and related engineering conferences/workshops.

Your essential job functions will include, but may not be limited to:
Development of study scope, Key Questions, partnering organizations, external teaming opportunities, and execution plans.
Understand complex scenarios, vignettes, CONOPs, CONEMPs, measure derivation, and system-of-systems interactions to assist the team’s overall knowledge base and inform leadership.
Understand Mission Architecture inputs, development, implementation, and connections to CONOPs, CONEMPs, and mission-level modeling & simulation (M&S) efforts for the system-of-systems architectures being constructed.
Understanding of mission-level analysis objectives, tools, limitations, constraints, and how data and architectures feed M&S activities.
Track progress, solve problems, identify risks, develop mitigations, maintain information flow to team and leadership.
Develop Kickoff, IPR, and Final briefings along with Study final products.
Synthesize raw analytical products into impactful conclusions and recommendations for senior government leadership.

Work Environment:

• Location: On-site, Customer Site

• Travel Requirements: Minimal

• Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications:

Required:

• 7 years of experience in operations research with a focus on mission engineering, systems engineering, or operational analysis.

• 5 years of experience conducting operational or mission analysis and trade-off studies to inform decision-making for capability development, system design, technology investments, or maturation of concepts of operations (CONOPS) or concepts of employment (CONEMPS).

• 5 years of experience in a leadership or deputy role managing cross-functional teams in analyzing complex engineering and operational problems.

• 5+ years of demonstrated experience in communicating complex technical findings to senior leadership, technical or operational experts, and non-technical stakeholders.

• 3+ years of demonstrated experience in developing and executing terms of references for analyses or studies; analyzing mission architectures/threads; understanding the use of mission modeling tools (e.g., CAMEO, AFSIM); interpreting M&S outputs; or preparing briefings and strategic recommendations for decision makers.

• 3+ years of experience working with Joint Staff, Combatant Commands, Military Services, Intelligence Community or Office of Secretary of Defense organizations.