Military Operations Planner/Subject Matter Expert

Trinzic; Honolulu (HI); Sur place; USD 155 000 - 175 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

KBR is seeking a highly skilled Military Operations Planner/Subject Matter Expert to support Concept Exploration, Course of Action Analysis, and Operational Planning for DoW and USPACOM in Hawaii. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team using MS&A tools to shape critical military analyses.

The role requires JQO designation, TS/SCI clearance, and 14+ years of operational military experience, with on‑site work in Hawaii and minimal travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 14+ years of operational military experience.
• Direct experience with operational planning and developing concepts of operation and courses of action.
• U.S. military Joint Qualified Officer (JQO) designation.
• TS/SCI Clearance is required.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a small, high‑performance team environment.

Responsabilités

• Apply JOPP to support planning and analysis efforts.
• Drive innovative approaches to operational planning and analysis.
• Evaluate kill chains, kill webs, and multi‑domain capabilities.
• Collect and curate doctrine, planning materials, and capability documents.
• Translate doctrine and procedures into actionable products for models and simulations.
• Provide Blue Force expertise during studies, experiments, and assessments.
• Deliver high‑quality written, visual, and analytical deliverables for senior decision‑makers.

Connaissances

Operational planning

JOPP

Blue Force expertise

Formation

Bachelor’s degree + 14+ years military ops

Master’s degree in STEM

Outils

MBSE

Description du poste

Military Operations Planner/Subject Matter Expert

At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.

Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions. Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact.

Candidates who join KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment.

Key Responsibilities

KBR is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Military Operations Planner/Subject Matter Expert to join a dynamic, forward-based team in Hawaii. In this role, you will collaborate with a high-performing, multidisciplinary team of planners, analysts, and technical experts leveraging 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 the Department of War (DoW), U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM), and key stakeholders. This team operates in close coordination with a parent organization located in the National Capital Region. The ideal candidate shall:

• Apply your expert-level knowledge of the Joint Operational Planning Process (JOPP) to support planning and analysis efforts.
• 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.
• Provide Blue Force expertise during studies, experiments, and analytical assessments.
• Deliver high-quality, high-impact written, visual, and analytical deliverables that inform senior decision‑making.

Work Environment

• Location: On‑site in Hawaii, supporting a mission‑critical USPACOM environment
• 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
• 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

Desired

• Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 16+ years of operational military experience
• 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.

Hawaii Compensation rate is $155,000-$175,000.

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 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 here

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.

We 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.