Lessons Learned Analyst

Socket.dev; Colorado; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR is seeking a seasoned Lessons Learned Analyst to support United States Space Force operations at Peterson Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, CO. You will work on a joint government-contractor team, handling the full lessons learned lifecycle and coordinating with senior leaders and mission partners. U.S.

Citizenship with an active TS/SCI clearance is required. This on-site role emphasizes secure environments, data taxonomy, and timely dissemination to inform senior leader decisions within

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• 10+ years of relevant experience.
• US Citizenship with active TS/SCI clearance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute activities supporting the Combat Forces Command (CFC) Lessons Learned Program.
• Support the full lifecycle of the CFC Lessons Learned Program (discovery, validation, resolution, evaluation, and dissemination).
• Manage LL records within authorized systems, including JLLIS and USSF equivalents.
• Track validated recommendations from assignment through closure, coordinating owners and timelines.
• Design and administer collection instruments for exercises and operations.
• Develop and brief lessons learned studies and decision-support products.
• Represent CFC in internal and external lessons learned forums.
• Lead or participate in after-action reporting and joint lessons learned activities.
• Integrate lessons learned into doctrine, training, wargames, and professional military education.

Skills

Communication skills

TS/SCI clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Title:

Lessons Learned Analyst

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.

Job Title: Lessons Learned Analyst

Job Summary

KBR is seeking a Lessons Learned Analyst to support United States Space Force (USSF) operations at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO. This position provides direct, on-site support to Combat Forces Command (CFC), supporting the full lessons learned lifecycle—discovery, validation, resolution, evaluation, and dissemination to inform senior leader decision-making across the DOTMLPF-P framework. The analyst works as part of an integrated government-contractor team, coordinating with senior leaders, operational units, and mission partners. U.S. Citizenship and an active TS/SCI clearance are required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute activities supporting the Combat Forces Command (CFC) Lessons Learned Program.
• Support the full lifecycle of the CFC Lessons Learned Program (discovery, validation, resolution, evaluation, and dissemination).
• Manage LL records within authorized systems, including the Joint Lessons Learned Information System (JLLIS) and USSF equivalents; maintain taxonomy, metadata, and data quality.
• Track validated recommendations from assignment through closure, coordinating owners, timelines, and success measures.
• Design and administer collection instruments (observation intake forms, AAR prompts, interview guides, surveys) for exercises, operations, and organizational activities.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on lessons learned methods and analytical approaches.
• Coordinate with CFC staff, Space Deltas, Field Commands, and Crisis Action Teams.
• Develop and brief lessons learned studies, staff papers, and decision-support products.
• Represent CFC in internal and external lessons learned forums.
• Lead or participate in after-action reporting and joint lessons learned activities
• Integrate lessons learned into doctrine, training, wargames, and professional military education.
• Prepare senior leader briefings and written reports.
• Work in secure environments including a SCIF.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of lessons learned and after-action reporting processes and doctrine.
• Familiarity with USSF missions and operations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• U.S. Citizenship with active TS/SCI clearance.

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field
• Joint or Service-level lessons learned experience.
• Hands-on JLLIS experience or other LL tools
• Prior military staff / Action Officer experience (joint or Service staff).
• AAR facilitation experience.
• Operational USSF/space domain background.
• Executive-level briefing experience.

Work Environment

• Location: On site

• Travel Requirements: Minimal
• Working Hours: Standard, 40 hours per week (Full-time)

Compensation

• For Colorado only, the salary range for this position is approximately $120,000 - $150,000. The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Other 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.