Primary Responsibilities
Independently monitor and assess SDA tools, threat reporting, and operational cues to identify significant space events and I&W.
Maintain and validate RSO custody for high-interest objects; reconcile discrepancies across approved data sources and document assumptions.
Lead event characterization (pattern-of-life, behavior changes, timelines, confidence) and provide COA recommendations to mission leadership.
Initiate and execute checklist responses when criteria are met; coordinate with mission partners to deconflict actions and report impacts.
Develop and deliver routine and ad hoc briefings for leadership, ensuring accuracy, relevance, and proper classification markings.
Support operational assessments by analyzing recurring events and tool performance; recommend updates to TTPs, thresholds, or workflows.
Mentor junior operators during shifts and live events; provide on-the-job training and perform quality checks on products.
Support integration and operational employment of new capabilities by participating in test events, documenting findings, and validating procedures
Required Qualifications
Education & Experience: Master’s degree and 7 years of relevant experience with demonstrated expertise OR Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of relevant experience with demonstrated expertise OR no degree and 10 years of relevant experience with demonstrated expertise.
Active Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with adjudicated polygraph.
Demonstrated experience performing space domain awareness, space operations, or mission protection functions in a high-tempo environment.
Demonstrated experience producing operational reporting/briefings and coordinating responses across mission partners.
Preferred Qualifications
3+ years of experience with STK or other SDA/astrodynamics tools and associated operational workflows.
Experience supporting checklist development, threshold tuning, or TTP refinement for mission protection operations.
Experience supporting system integration activities as an operational end user (UAT, OT&E support, or tool transition).
Basic Compensation
$125,500 - $153,400
This range is for the Virginia area only
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.
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.
