Knowledge Management Specialist

KBR Careers; Beavercreek (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR, Inc. is seeking a Knowledge Management Specialist to join the Enterprise Business & Contracts Section in Beavercreek, Ohio. The role focuses on records management, information architecture, and secure collaboration across DoD-bound platforms.

You will serve as the DAF365 SME, manage SharePoint Online, Teams and OneDrive, and drive knowledge sharing while ensuring compliance with IL5 security constraints. On-site within a dynamic defense environment. Travel is minimal; core hours apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 10 years of experience in information management, KM, or related field.
• Experience with DoW/DAF Records Management policies and ERM.
• Advanced proficiency with DAF365 tools (SharePoint Online, Teams) within DoD security.
• Experience developing KM strategies, taxonomies, and information architecture.
• Experience tracking action items and coordinating documentation for oversight boards.
• Must have TS/SCI clearance with SAP eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Implement and oversee records management programs compliant with DoD directives.
• Develop KM strategies and information taxonomies.
• Architect and manage DAF365 SharePoint Online, Teams, and OneDrive.
• Coordinate Jira and Confluence workflows for DoW/DAF systems.
• Train personnel on KM tools and secure data handling procedures.
• Support leadership with decision-support data and action-item tracking.

Skills

Records Management

KM Strategy

DAF365 & KM

Communication

DoD Security

Project Coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Knowledge Management, Business Administration, or a related field

10 years of relevant professional experience

Tools

SharePoint Online

Microsoft Teams

OneDrive

Jira

Confluence

DAF365

Job description

Title: Knowledge Management Specialist 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.

Position Summary

KBR, Inc. is seeking a highly capable and organized Knowledge Management Specialist to join our team in Beavercreek, Ohio. This position supports the Enterprise Business & Contracts Section, Operations Branch, Advanced Battle Management Systems Division under the Department of the Air Force Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management Portfolio Acquisition Executive by serving as a key operations integrator between Division Leadership and supported Branches—driving the seamless execution of acquisition efforts by establishing robust information sharing, document control, and collaboration practices to ensure mission success.

Key Responsibilities

• Records Management: Execute and oversee records management programs in strict compliance with Department of the Air Force and Department of War directives, including DAFMAN 33-363. Develop, maintain, and audit electronic file plans, manage data disposition schedules, and ensure all classified and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) records meet compliance standards.
• Knowledge Management Strategy: Champion knowledge sharing across the enterprise by aligning information architecture with DoW/DAF mission objectives. Develop KM strategies, taxonomies, and standard operating procedures to retain institutional knowledge and facilitate seamless information flow.
• DAF Office 365 (DAF365) Administration: Serve as the primary subject matter expert for the DAF365 environment. Architect, manage, and optimize SharePoint Online sites, Microsoft Teams, and OneDrive repositories. Ensure all DAF365 collaboration spaces adhere to DoD Impact Level 5 (IL5) security constraints.
• Collaboration & Workflow Tools: Oversee and optimize additional workflow platforms, including Jira and Confluence, ensuring data is organized, accessible, and securely integrated with broader DoW/DAF systems.
• Process Improvement & Training: Identify bottlenecks in mission information flow. Implement streamlined workflows and proactively train personnel on DAF365 capabilities, KM best practices, and secure data handling procedures.
• Battle Rhythm & Task Management: Support the tracking of action items, taskers, and oversight boards by ensuring relevant documentation, historical records, and decision-support data are readily available to leadership to maintain operational cadence.

Working Environment

• Location: On-site, Beavercreek, Ohio
• Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-20%
• Working Hours: Standard – Core hours 0900 - 1500

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Knowledge Management, Business Administration, or a related field (or 10 years of relevant professional experience).
• Records Management Skills: Demonstrated experience with DoW/DAF Records Management policies, lifecycle management, and Electronic Records Management (ERM).
• DAF365 & KM Skills:
  • Advanced proficiency in managing and structuring DAF Office 365 (DAF365) enterprise collaboration tools, specifically SharePoint Online and Microsoft Teams within DoD security boundaries.
  • Proven experience developing and maintaining KM strategies, taxonomies, and information architecture within a complex government or military organization.
  • Experience tracking action items, managing taskers, and coordinating documentation for oversight boards.
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills with the ability to train personnel on KM tools and translate technical concepts to non-technical users.
• Active TS/SCI Clearance with SAP eligibility

Desired

• Advanced Degree or Certification: Master’s degree, Certified Knowledge Manager (CKM) certification, or PMP certification preferred.
• DoD Acquisition Experience: Familiarity with DoD acquisition processes, lifecycles, and required documentation.
• Process Improvement: Lean Six Sigma or similar certification demonstrating the ability to streamline workflows and improve team efficiency.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in knowledge management, information architecture, or operations support, preferably within a Department of War (DoW) or federal environment.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. This informs all that we do and is at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our 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.

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 their 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.