Desk Officer

KBR Careers; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 176,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Retirement benefits

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Desk Officer in Virginia to support national security missions. The role emphasizes leadership, strategic project oversight, and high-stakes intelligence operations within a fast-paced environment.

The position requires TS/SCI with Polygraph, a bachelor's degree, and a minimum of 10 years of experience. Expect on-site work with minimal travel and a strong focus on collaboration and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Security clearance TS/SCI with a Polygraph is required.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Drive Mission Success by leading high-impact projects shaping strategic outcomes.
• Provide operational backbone: craft memos, detailed file reviews, manage requests, and deliver senior leadership briefings.
• Lead intelligence efforts: oversee flow of intelligence reports and ensure timely updates to stakeholders.
• Connect the dots by tracking intelligence sharing across agencies and partners.
• Stay ahead of the curve with continuous intelligence watch and open channels with key partners.
• Be a knowledge leader by staying current on technologies and evolving subject matter.
• Mentor and lead junior professionals and step into leadership as needed.
• Apply expertise in intelligence operations to inform decisions and drive excellence.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership ability

Attention to detail

Operational support

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Customer software

Network applications

Job description

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

Title

Desk Officer

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive Mission Success: Leverage your deep understanding of customer operations and procedures to lead and support high-impact projects that shape strategic outcomes.
• Be the Operational Backbone: Craft memos, conduct detailed file reviews, and manage requests with precision using the customer database. You'll also prepare and deliver briefings to senior leadership, draft binding documents, and provide essential operational support across the team.
• Lead Intelligence Efforts: Oversee the flow of current and emerging intelligence reports, ensuring timely updates and seamless dissemination of critical products to stakeholders.
• Connect the Dots: Manage and track intelligence sharing across multiple agencies and partners, fostering collaboration and ensuring alignment.
• Stay Ahead of the Curve: Maintain a continuous intelligence watch, keeping communication channels open with key components and partner organizations.
• Be a Knowledge Leader: Stay current on cutting-edge technologies and evolving subject matter to inform and enhance operations.
• Mentor and Lead: Provide guidance to junior professionals and, when needed, step into leadership roles as a team or task lead.
• Apply Expertise: Use your comprehensive knowledge of intelligence operations—including principles, methods, processes, and regulations to make informed decisions and drive excellence.

Work Environment

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

Required Qualifications

• Security Clearance: TS/SCI with a Polygraph
• Education: Bachelor's degree in related field
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years
• Communication Skills: Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills, conflict resolution techniques, and proven ability to perform under pressure to meet tight deadlines
• Computer Literacy: Must have functional computer literacy and be proficient in customer computer and network applications

Basic Compensation

$175,800 to $214,900

This range is for the Virginia area only.

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 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 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.

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