KBR

Strategic Advisor - ADA

Arlington, Virginia Full time

Title:

Strategic Advisor - ADA

Program Summary

KBR’s Missile, Aviation, and Ground Systems (MAGS) 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 Defense, MAGS 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

KBR is seeking a Strategic Advisor to support the Army’s Air Defense Artillery (ADA) Commandant, Deputy, and other members of the team with a mission area focus of Army Integrated air and Missile Defense (IAMD) and Army Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-sUAS). This strategic advisor position engages across the Department of War (DoW) and Army processes to include IAMD doctrine, concept development, training, programming, acquisition, plans, policy, and operations to shape, guide, and defend the Commandant’s equities. The strategic advisor will work remote in a full-time role (40 hours) and in conjunction with the Headquarters, Department of the Army (HQDA) G-3 DAMO-Fires, Army Fires Center of Excellence (FCoE), Fires Capabilities Directorate, Program Executive Office Missiles and Space (PEO M&S), and other enterprise stakeholders both in the Army Staff, Joint Staff, and Office of the Secretary of War (OSW). Position requires travel on a quarterly basis/as required.

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Integrated doctrine, organizational, training, and leadership requirements to support Army Integrated Air and Missile Defense
  • Prepare and present written products (reports, info papers, executive summaries, and briefings) to Branch leadership to shape and lead the Army’s IAMD and C-sUAS mission areas.
  • Engage with Branch leadership on a routine basis and provide advice and recommended guidance to support the team’s initiatives.
  • Represent the Commandant’s team in various forums as both a team lead and/or supporting participant.  

Basic Qualifications

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen
  • Education: Master’s Degree required.
  • Experience: 25 years of related military experience; 10 years of Pentagon   
  • Clearance: Must be able to attain a TOP SECRET (TS/SCI) clearance

Preferred Qualifications

  • Ability to write for strategic-level leaders in the Army and the Department of Defense
  • Ability to develop quality written products and presentations for senior leader decision-making
  • Familiarity of DoW and/or Army Staff (ARSTAF) equivalent processes, planning, resourcing, and operations
  • Familiarity with Army Air Defense Artillery systems and capabilities

Basic Compensation:

  • $149,270 - $223,905

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.

Location

This position has the ability to be worked remotely.

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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.