Desk Officer

KBR Careers; Town of Vienna (WI); On-site; USD 176,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

AD&D

FSA

Disability

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

Job summary

KBR’s National Security Solutions team seeks a Desk Officer to lead and support high-impact intelligence projects. You will craft memos, review files, manage requests, and deliver briefings to senior leadership, ensuring operational excellence and effective decision-making.

You will oversee intelligence flow, coordinate sharing across agencies, and stay ahead of evolving technologies to inform operations. This is an on-site role based in Virginia with standard travel and a strong emphasis on

Qualifications

• Security clearance TS/SCI with Polygraph required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to perform under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
• Proficient in customer computer and network applications.

Responsibilities

• Drive mission success by leading and supporting high-impact projects.
• Prepare and deliver briefings to senior leadership and provide operational support.
• Oversee flow of intelligence reports and ensure timely dissemination to stakeholders.
• Coordinate intelligence sharing across agencies and partners to maintain alignment.
• Maintain continuous intelligence watch and stay current on evolving technologies.

Skills

Security communications

Oral and written communication

Under pressure performance

Customer operations knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

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

Compensation

• 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

• 401K plan with company match
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• AD&D
• Flexible spending account
• Disability
• Paid time off
• Flexible work schedule

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.

KBR - Delivering Solutions, Changing the World. KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values:

• We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential.
• We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders.
• We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business.
• We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed.
• We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company.

We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish our sustainability goals. Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries. At KBR, We Deliver.