JADC2 Operations Subject Matter Expert

KBR Careers; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical, dental, vision, lifeInsurance

Paid time off / flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR’s National Security Solutions team in Reston, VA seeks a Joint All‑Domain Command and Control (JADC2) Operations SME. You will join a multidisciplinary team of analysts and modelers, shaping DoW planning efforts via MS&A tools and simulations.

The role demands 14+ years of operational military experience (Air Force ABM or equivalent) and TS/SCI clearance, with MBSE proficiency and wargaming exposure. Travel minimal; 40-hour work weeks with duties at Reston, VA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 14+ years of operational military experience as a U.S. Air Force ABM or equivalent.
• Direct experience with operational planning and developing CONOPs / courses of action.
• U.S. military Joint Qualified Officer designation.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a small, high-performance team.
• Extensive MBSE experience and ability to apply models to analysis.
• TS/SCI clearance required.
• Master’s degree in STEM and 16+ years of operational military experience.
• Experience planning at a combatant command or service component command.
• Experience with military exercises or wargames.
• Experience with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) techniques and tools.

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of BMC2 concepts to support MS&A activities.
• Develop CONOPS for modelers and operational SMEs.
• Drive innovation by bridging planning and analytical approaches.
• Evaluate kill chains and kill webs across joint, multi-domain contexts.
• Collect and curate authoritative military information for collaboration.
• Translate doctrine into actionable products for software development.
• Deliver high-quality written, visual, and analytical deliverables for senior decision-makers.
• Lead small teams or tasks within the broader effort.

Skills

Operational military experience

Small team leadership

Multidomain operations

MBSE techniques

Wargaming experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Master’s degree in a STEM discipline

Tools

MBSE tools

Job description

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 Joint and multi-domain operations.

Key Responsibilities

KBR is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2) Operations Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join a dynamic, high-performing, multidisciplinary team of military domain SMEs, modelers, and analysts located in Northern Virginia. This team leverages advanced modeling, simulation, and analysis (MS&A) tools and techniques to shape and inform Concept Exploration, Course of Action Analysis, and Operational Planning efforts for Department of War (DoW) stakeholders. The ideal candidate shall:

• Apply your expert knowledge of current and emerging battle management command and control (BMC2) concepts, Air or Integrated Tasking Orders (ATO or ITO), and related doctrinal concepts to support mission-level MS&A activities.
• Develop BMC2 structures and concepts of operations (CONOPS) for use by modelers and other operational SMEs in the MS&A environment.
• Drive innovation by bridging traditional operational planning and novel analytical approaches through creative and critical thinking.
• Leverage your deep understanding of joint, multi-domain military capabilities, BMC2 concepts, and employment frameworks to evaluate the execution of kill chains and kill webs.
• Collect, analyze, and curate authoritative military information—including doctrine, planning materials, and capability documents—in a “smart” knowledge management environment that enables enterprise-wide insight and collaboration.
• Translate doctrine, tactics, techniques, and procedures into actionable products to inform model, behavior, and simulation software development.
• Deliver high-quality, high-impact written, visual, and analytical deliverables that inform senior decision-making.
• Lead small teams or tasks in support of the broader overall effort.
• Location: Reston, VA
• Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-20%, supporting strong work-life balance
• Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications:Required:

• Bachelor’s degree and 14+ years of operational military experience as a U.S. Air Force Air Battle Manager (ABM) or equivalent
• Direct experience with operational planning and developing concepts of operation and courses of action in support of Joint or Service Component Operational Planning efforts
• U.S. military Joint Qualified Officer (JQO) designation
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a small, high-performance team environment
• Strong collaborative skills with experience working in expert-driven, multidisciplinary teams
• TS/SCI Clearance is required
• Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 16+ years of operational military experience as a U.S. Air Force Air Battle Manager (ABM) or equivalent
• Extensive experience planning at a combatant command or service component command
• Experience supporting analytical studies of military operations
• Experience with military exercises or wargames
• 2+ years of experience with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) techniques and tools

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40hrs

Basic Compensation

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Compensation for VA area is $170,000-$185,000.

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 developmen

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.