Senior Operations Analyst

Title:

Senior Operations Analyst

Program Summary

KBR’s Defense and Technology Solutions (DTS) Division delivers mission engineering solutions for critical U.S. Army programs, specializing in aviation and ground systems, Integrated Air and Missile defense, and threat and target systems. As a trusted partner of the U.S. Department of War, DTS provides innovative, technology-driven solutions to enhance national security. With a global presence and a strong ethical framework, KBR ensures secure, effective, and mission-ready capabilities worldwide.

Job Summary

Candidate will lead and manage daily operations for the Search, Track, Acquire, Radiate, Eliminate (STARE) Project Office within the Portfolio Acquisition Executive (PAE) Fires portfolio; responsible to develop, test, acquire, field, and sustain world-class radar and sensor technologies, enabling long-range detection discrimination, tracking, and destruction of multi-domain threat capabilities through the integration with mission command and effector systems.

Candidate will support the integration of multi-discipline functions and products essential to major defense acquisition programs and other than major systems or subsystems. Key stakeholder collaboration will include the Joint Staff, OSD, HQDA,  Fires Center of Excellence, PAE Fires, Capability Portfolio Executive (CPE) Fires (Offensive), Combat Capabilities Development Command, MDA and SMDC. 

Roles and Responsibilities

Activities include:

• Leads and develops operations personnel, knowledge management, and support staff; sets priorities; evaluates performance; and recommends staffing/resourcing actions to meet mission needs
• Ensures programs/projects are on schedule to achieve program milestones
• Develop strategic visions and plans and set objectives for senior leadership
• Manages and track production planning documents to include organizational battle rhythm for routine and unique events
• Communicates complex ideas, anticipates potential objections, and persuades others; often at senior levels to influence decisions
• Anticipates internal and/or external business challenges and/or regulatory or compliance issues; solves unique and complex problems
• Creates higher level executive briefings and program summary reports
• Leads and manages day-to-day operations to ensure all assigned tasks and suspense dates are completed

Candidate will serve as an advisor for a KBR Leadership program to develop and deploy monthly training and mentoring programs. These programs provide professional development, networking, community outreach, career and personal enrichment, to motivate, retain and develop our KBR team members and transform them into future leaders.

Basic Qualifications

Clearance: Active/current Secret security clearance is required

Education: Bachelor’s degree with 25+ Years of experience in Air and Missile Defense / Fires Systems

Certifications: Level III Certification in Program Management or PMI PMP

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated success in strategic planning and day-to-day operations
• Experience in solving complex problems in demanding decision-making environments involving multiple stakeholders
• Experience in publishing and presenting senior level briefings to Army leadership
• Job location is Huntsville, AL

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.