Technical Advisor, Systems Engineering

Technical Advisor, Systems Engineering

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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.

KBR is seeking a Technical Advisor, Systems Engineering to join our team in Albuquerque, NM. An active Secret clearance is required to be considered for this position.

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:

Provide launch service (LS) project management and systems engineering for Rocket Systems Launch Program (RSLP) launch services in support of the Space Systems Command (SSC).

Support the development and coordination of contract requirements documents, action items lists, presentation materials and decision briefings.

Assess and document project budget, cost accounting and schedules to meet customer objectives.

Coordinate actions with multiple mission partners from DoD agencies and commercial industry.

Facilitate and support integrated product teams, program management reviews, design & readiness reviews, technical interchange meetings and working groups.

Ensure proper application of National, DoD. USAF, USSF and SSC policies. Prepare compliance documentation and assist in deviation and waiver processes.

Identify potential cost/schedule/performance risks, mission impacts and mitigation strategies.

Coordinate reviews of design documents & monitoring of system tests for requirements verification.

Coordinate launch campaign activities to include site preparation and facility support requirements.

Location: On-site

Travel Requirements: Minimal

Working Hours: Standard

Required Qualifications:

Active DoD Secret clearance, US Citizen.

Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Technical Management, Systems Engineering or equivalent area. Relevant experience acceptable in lieu of education.

5 years relevant experience with Space Systems Command or DoD/NASA/Commercial equivalent.

Ability to provide leadership & management of multi-functional missions in a rapidly changing environment with multiple deadlines & deliverables; ability to clearly articulate ideas and recommendations.

Proficiency with MS Office suite specifically Teams, Word, Excel & PowerPoint.

Detail oriented with ability to organize, prioritize, & address multi-program schedules simultaneously.

Strong interpersonal, communication (oral and written) and presentation skills.

Desired Qualifications:

Active DoD TS with SCI eligibility.

Master's Degree in relevant education requirement (includes MBA w/ relevant technical experience).

10 years prior launch/missile enlisted experience may be substituted for education requirement.

Prior Launch, Missile or Space Operational experience.

Proficiency in the Comprehensive Cost and Requirement System (CCaR), MS Project or and/or Confluence/Jira.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Basic Compensation: $150,000 to $155,000

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.

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.

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.