Senior Protected SATCOM Systems Analyst

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Senior Protected SATCOM Systems Analyst

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Senior Protected Satellite Communications System Analyst

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 Senior Protected Satellite Communications System Analyst to join our team in Alexandria, VA.

• Conduct analysis on DoD SATCOM systems with the primary focus on protected strategic (e.g., MilSTAR, AEHF and ESS) and protected tactical (employing modems with the Protected Tactical Waveform enabled and satellites including the PTS Family of Systems, WGS, allied and Commercial SATCOM systems in a wide range of SATCOM bands. Interface with key DoD SATCOM organizations including especially USSPACECOM, USSTRATCOM, NSA, USSF program offices and terminal program offices across the military services on technical aspects.

• Develop risk assessments, use analytical tools, assess impact/likelihood of program initiatives and funding decisions, and recommend Course Of Action (COA) mitigations. Participate in senior level forums for SATCOM technical, programming and planning activities. Review USSF Space Warfighting Analysis Center (SWAC) Future Force Design, Initial Capabilities Document (ICD) and Capability Design Document (CDD) recommendations and support business case analysis (BCA) and Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) activities to support development of future programs

• US Citizenship and an active TS/SCI clearance is required to be considered for this job.

Work Environment

• Location: On-site

• Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-20%

• Working Hours: Standard

Required

• US Citizenship and TS SCI clearance is required

• 12-years related experience plus Master's degree in technical discipline

• Operational experience with military communications, especially with military employment of protected satellite communications, including over Defense Satellite Communications System (DSCS), with the MilSTAR constellation of satellites and/or with the AEHF constellation of satellites

• Familiarity with coordinating between OSD, Service and Joint (Joint Staff; Combatant Command) headquarters to develop recommended courses of actions to address SATCOM needs of the U.S. military

• Familiarity with Joint Operations and joint planning

• Experience with requirements traceability and system of system integration

• Understanding of communications security requirements

• Excellent verbal and writing skills.

Desired

• Previous experience within a major headquarters or DoD agency staff

• Previous exposure to working with the DoD's Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution Systems (PPBES)

• Previous experience with preparing, reviewing and navigating documents through the DoD's (Joint Staff's) Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) Preferred Skills:

• Awareness of Commercial SATCOM and the potential for military forces to employ PTW-enable mode

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.

A t KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, 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 more inclusive and diverse company. That commitment is central to our team of team's philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient, and safer.

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.