Operational Safety, Suitability, and Effectiveness SME

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Operational Safety, Suitability, and Effectiveness SME

KBR is seeking an Operational Safety, Suitability, and Effectiveness (OSS&E) subject matter expert (SME) to join our team in Albuquerque, NM supporting the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC).  An active DoD TS/SCI clearance is required.

The OSS&E SME will support, develop, and establish Operational Safety, Suitability and Effectiveness (OSS&E) Support capability for NDS and the full spectrum of B61-12+ and W80-1 and W80-4 related Programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support, develop, and establish Operational Safety, Suitability and Effectiveness (OSS&E) Support capability for NDS and the full spectrum of B61-12+ and W80-1 and W80-4 related Programs.
• Identify, assess, and prioritize OSS&E activities and required documentation across the entire NDS portfolio.
• Quantify impacts and model different scenarios to enable the project team to proactively address potential challenges and to formulate robust weapon and equipment sustainment management plans.
• Support AFNWC/NDS development and sustainment of the programs and processes that assure engineering rigor and discipline are applied to the TKA weapon subcomponent hardware during weapon system sustainment and aging surveillance test and evaluation (T&E).
• Support AFNWC/NDS-managed TKA Test Variants and support equipment.

Qualifications:

Required:

• An active TS/SCI clearance is required to be considered for this job, which is something only a U.S. citizen can obtain.
• Be familiar with AFI 63-103 for Joint Nuclear Weapons Life Cycle Management, AFI 63-101/20-101 and AFMCI 63-1201 for Implementing OSS&E and Life Cycle Systems Engineering (LCSE).
• Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of experience related to Nuclear Weapons Life Cycle management; an additional 4 years of experience can be substituted in lieu of the degree.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize activities by levels of importance and suspense dates.
• Ability to work with a team of multi-disciplined specialists.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and proven ability to work effectively with all organizational levels, including a matrixed environment.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40hrs

Work Environment:

• Location: On-site
• Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-20%
• Working Hours: Standard

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. 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.

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.