Battlespace Awareness Operator – Intermediate

KBR Careers; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 97,000 - 145,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR Careers is looking for an Intermediate Battlespace Awareness Operator to work independently in a 24/7 operational environment, executing critical tasks in mission protection and situational awareness.

The candidate will be responsible for leading event characterization, maintaining high-interest RSO custody, and producing accurate operational briefings. High-level experience in space operations and an active Top Secret clearance are required. This position offers a competitive salary between $97,000 and $145,500, along with various benefits and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree and 7 years of relevant experience, or Bachelor's degree and 8 years of relevant experience, or no degree and 10 years of relevant experience with expertise.
• Active Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with adjudicated polygraph.
• Experience in space domain awareness, space operations, or mission protection functions in a high-tempo environment.

Responsibilities

• Independently assess SDA tools and threat reporting to identify significant space events.
• Lead event characterization and provide COA recommendations to mission leadership.
• Mentor junior operators and provide training during shifts.

Skills

Space domain awareness

Operational reporting

Mission protection functions

Team leadership

Education

Master’s degree with 7 years experience or Bachelor's degree with 8 years experience

Active TS/SCI clearance

Tools

STK

Job description

Title

Battlespace Awareness Operator – Intermediate

Job Summary

The role is a contingent contract position based on award. KBR seeks an Intermediate Battlespace Awareness (BSA) Operator to execute battlespace awareness and mission protection tasks independently in a 24/7 operational environment, with broad tasking and guidance.

The operator leads routine event characterization, maintains high‑interest RSO custody, and produces accurate time‑sensitive reporting and leadership briefings. Responsibilities include applying approved mission protection TTPs, initiating checklist actions, coordinating across mission partners, supporting operational assessments, mentoring junior operators, and integrating new SDA capabilities through testing and feedback.

Primary Responsibilities

• Independently monitor and assess SDA tools, threat reporting, and operational cues to identify significant space events and I&W.
• Maintain and validate RSO custody for high‑interest objects; reconcile discrepancies across approved data sources and document assumptions.
• Lead event characterization (pattern‑of‑life, behavior changes, timelines, confidence) and provide COA recommendations to mission leadership.
• Initiate and execute checklist responses when criteria are met; coordinate with mission partners to deconflict actions and report impacts.
• Develop and deliver routine and ad hoc briefings for leadership, ensuring accuracy, relevance, and proper classification markings.
• Support operational assessments by analyzing recurring events and tool performance; recommend updates to TTPs, thresholds, or workflows.
• Mentor junior operators during shifts and live events; provide on‑the‑job training and perform quality checks on products.
• Support integration and operational employment of new capabilities by participating in test events, documenting findings, and validating procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Education & Experience: Master’s degree and 7 years of relevant experience, or Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of relevant experience, or no degree and 10 years of relevant experience, each with demonstrated expertise.
• Active Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with adjudicated polygraph.
• Demonstrated experience performing space domain awareness, space operations, or mission protection functions in a high‑tempo environment.
• Demonstrated experience producing operational reporting/briefings and coordinating responses across mission partners.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with STK or other SDA/astrodynamics tools and associated operational workflows.
• Experience supporting checklist development, threshold tuning, or TTP refinement for mission protection operations.
• Experience supporting system integration activities as an operational end user (UAT, OT&E support, or tool transition).

Basic Compensation

$97,000 – $145,500 (Colorado only).

Benefits

KBR offers a competitive benefits package that may include 401(k) with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability coverage, paid time off, and a flexible work schedule. Professional training and development opportunities are also provided.

Additional Compensation

Potential bonuses, commissions, sign‑on payments, relocation benefits, short‑term incentives, and long‑term incentives may be available in accordance with internal policy or contractual designation.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.