IAMD Analyst

KBR Careers; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

KBR is seeking an IAMD Analyst to join the National Security Solutions team in Arlington, VA. You will assess policy impacts, prepare decision papers, and brief senior leaders on options, risks, and tradeoffs in missile defense and air defense.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, 8+ years of IAMD experience, strong writing skills, and an active TS/SCI clearance. On-site work with minimal travel, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in IAMD, missile defense, air defense, or related operational/analytic work in a headquarters, MAJCOM, or joint environment.
• Strong analytic and writing skills, with experience producing decision‑support products on complex technical or operational topics.
• Active TS/SCI clearance and the ability to maintain it throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Assess how treaty requirements affect basing, alert postures, exercises, and day‑to‑day operations.
• Prepare point papers, white papers, decision memos, and briefings that explain IAMD options, risks, and tradeoffs for senior leaders.

Skills

IAMD experience

Analytical writing

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/operations research/international security

Job description

IAMD Analyst
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.

AF/A10 Strategic Plans and Policy Support Services conducts indefinite guidance, oversight, and advocacy of the Air Force strategic deterrence mission, in order to ensure Airmen have the necessary capabilities to protect the United States. In support of seeks an analyst to assess how treaty requirements affect basing, alert postures, exercises, and day‑to‑day operations.

The IAMD Technical Analyst reviews and analyzes IAMD-related policies, concepts, studies, and meeting outputs to identify implications for AF/A10 equities. The analyst will be responsible to prepare point papers, white papers, decision memos, and briefings that explain IAMD options, risks, and tradeoffs for senior leaders. The analyst will also be responsible for the coordination with AF/A3, MAJCOMs, Joint organizations, and external stakeholders, supporting AF participation in IAMD meetings, exercises, and wargames.

Additionally, the analyst will help track and manage IAMD staff packages, ensuring AF/A10 inputs are timely, consistent, and well supported.

Work Environment

• Location: On-site
• Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-20%
• Working Hours: Standard

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations research, international security, or a related field
• 8+ years of experience in IAMD, missile defense, air defense, or related operational/analytic work in a headquarters, MAJCOM, or joint environment
• Strong analytic and writing skills, with experience producing decision‑support products on complex technical or operational topics
• Active TS/SCI clearance and the ability to maintain it throughout employment

Desired

• Experience supporting or analyzing IAMD, defensive counter‑air, or counter‑UAS missions
• Familiarity with PPBE and requirements processes as they apply to IAMD capabilities

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40hrs

Basic Compensation

$185,000 -$195,000

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 Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision.

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.