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Operational Requirements Analyst- (SDA) Space Domain Awareness

Arlington, Virginia Full time

Title:

Operational Requirements Analyst- (SDA) Space Domain Awareness

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.

Work Environment:

  • Location: Onsite

  • Travel Requirements: Minimal 20% or less

  • Working Hours: Standard

Responsibilities:

KBR is seeking a US Space Force (USSF) Operational Requirements Analyst, Space Domain Awareness (SDA) Subject Matter Expert (SME) to work at the Pentagon.

The Operational Requirements Analyst will support the USSF Headquarters Staff, office of the Chief of Strategy and Resourcing (CSRO), Directorate of Space Requirements (S5R).  The USSF is a military service that organizes, trains, and equips space forces in order to protect U.S. and allied interests in space and to provide space capabilities to the joint force. USSF responsibilities include developing Guardians, acquiring military space systems, maturing the military doctrine for space power, and organizing space forces to present to our Combatant Commands.  The Directorate of Requirements is responsible for developing and integrating Joint Space Requirements for the DoD.  

The Candidate will:

  • Interface and perform duties to support the Service integration with the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS). 
  • Participate in the Joint Requirements Oversight Council (JROC) process, to include attending Functional and Joint Capabilities Boards (FCB/JCB) as the USSF representative.
  • Author, edit, review, staff and assess capability development products such as Initial Capabilities Documents (ICDs), Capability Developments Documents (CDDs), CDD Annexes, Rapid Prototyping Requirements Documents (RPRD), and Space Force Requirements Documents (SFRD)
  • Advise senior leadership in planning, developing, and coordinating capabilities development process actions with the CSRO
  • Synthesize data analytics to assess and provide feedback on the capability development artifacts for each program within your requirements branch

Required:

  • Active DoD TS/SCI clearance.

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

  • 2+ years of applicable experience in Service, COCOM, and/or Joint Capabilities development.

  • Demonstrated understanding of:  DoD requirements and acquisition processes.

  • Ability to lead requirements projects and communicate results effectively to senior leadership.

Desired:

  • Familiarity with space-based sensors, ground-based radar, and optical telescope systems.
  • Budgeting processes and applicable Defense Space guidance/policy.

  • Knowledge of Space Domain Awareness (SDA) platforms such as:

    • Maui Optical Telescope

    • Space Fence

    • Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR)

    • Geosynchronous Space Situational Awareness Program (GSSAP)

    • EO/IR Weather System – Geostationary (EWS-G1)

  • Exposure to AI/ML applications in space data analysis.

  • Experience with JCIDS documentation and processes.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

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.