Operations SME-GMSM

Trinzic; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Remote; USD 159,000 - 227,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical insurance

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR is seeking an Operations SME-GMSM for the JSEC organization, focused on end-to-end mission planning software in a remote, part-time capacity. The role emphasizes agile collaboration with engineers, users, and stakeholders to ensure mission-critical software meets operational needs.

Responsibilities include domain expertise in flight operations, evaluating software against user workflows, and coordinating with development teams. Active Secret clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Crew member experience with military aircraft flight operations and mission planning.
• Knowledge of flight management system.
• Experience conducting operations or knowledge of airdrop planning.
• Knowledge of air operations planning, including coalition operations.
• Knowledge of JMPS or similar route planning and/or UPC capabilities.
• Communication and analytical skills that enable clear conveyance of user needs and how they are aligned with the vision for the software product.
• Active Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide aircraft and/or operational aeronautical mission planning domain expertise in support of KBR and the Prime’s projects and contracts.
• Assist project engineers in understanding and translating end-user and operational mission needs across a variety of aircraft platforms.
• Evaluate software behavior, functionality and user interfaces to ensure alignment with user workflows and aircraft mission needs.
• Interface with development teams and customer representatives at all levels to help communicate and coordinate operational needs and planned solutions.
• Participate in evaluation and assessment of Mission Planning products in the operational environment.
• Plan and conduct aircraft avionics database load tests in lab environment and/or on-aircraft to ensure proper loading and presentation of aircraft mission data.
• Support user and test events as directed

Skills

Military aircraft operations

Flight planning knowledge

Secret clearance

Communication and analysis

Operational sense of JMPS/UPC

End-user requirements translation

Job description

Title

Operations SME-GMSM

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.

Position Summary

As a Center of Excellence for software development, JSEC provides an environment where innovative ideas flourish. We bring together skilled engineers and domain experts into high‑performing, agile teams empowered to deliver mission‑critical solutions. We develop and deliver end‑to‑end operational software for use in the field. Today, our software is used around the world to support real‑time operations. Our teams use modern architectures for web and mobile deployments, leveraging subject matter expertise to harness new technologies and deliver next‑generation tools. Our responsibilities span the full‑stack spectrum including back‑end data services and front‑end development using Agile and DevOps best practices.

Supporting our Agile Development Teams, you will participate in the development and verification activities to deliver quality and innovative software to our users on a cadence. You will collaborate with development teams, users and stakeholders to ensure our software and solutions meet established acceptance criteria and the needs of our users in their operational environment. Working with other teams, end‑users, and stakeholders during Agile Sprints and Program Increments, you will help ensure that we continue to provide high quality, accurate, state‑of‑the‑art solutions to the operational field.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide aircraft and/or operational aeronautical mission planning domain expertise in support of KBR and the Prime’s projects and contracts
• Assist project engineers in understanding and translating end-user and operational mission needs across a variety of aircraft platforms
• Evaluate software behavior, functionality and user interfaces to ensure alignment with user workflows and aircraft mission needs
• Interface with development teams and customer representatives at all levels to help communicate and coordinate operational needs and planned solutions
• Participate in evaluation and assessment of Mission Planning products in the operational environment
• Plan and conduct aircraft avionics database load tests in lab environment and/or on‑aircraft to ensure proper loading and presentation of aircraft mission data.
• Support user and test events as directed

Work Environment

• Location: Remote
• Travel Requirements: Moderate Less than 20%
• Working Hours: Part‑time, 10‑20 hours/week

Qualifications

• Crew member experience with military aircraft (e.g, C-130J, C-17, KC-135) flight operations and mission planning
• Knowledge of flight management system
• Experience conducting operations or knowledge of airdrop planning
• Knowledge of air operations planning, including coalition operations
• Knowledge of JMPS or similar route planning and/or Unique Planning Component (UPC) capabilities
• Communication and analytical skills that enable clear conveyance of user needs and how they are aligned with the vision for the software product
• Active Secret clearance

Basic Compensation

$140.00/ hour

This range is for the Doylestown, PA area only

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

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’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.