Operations Support (Security & Data Management)

KBR Careers; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR Careers in Albuquerque, New Mexico, seeks an Operations Support and Security/Data Management Professional to support the Hemisphere Program. This role involves working alongside Space Force personnel in a fast-paced environment, emphasizing security and configuration management.

The ideal candidate will possess a BS degree in a related field, an active TS/SCI clearance, and over 10 years of relevant experience. The position offers opportunities to work on critical national security projects.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• BS degree in a related science or engineering field.
• CompTIA+ certification and 10+ years of relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Government in execution of routine business operations.
• Support security and configuration management teams.
• Prepare, submit, and maintain personnel security packages.

Skills

Active TS/SCI clearance

10+ years of relevant work experience

Experience in supporting Sensitive Compartment Information

Expertise in Defense Information Security Services (DISS)

Effective written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills

Education

BS degree in a related science or engineering field

CompTIA+ certification

Tools

Confluence

SharePoint

Jira

MS Office Suite

Job description

Operations Support (Security & Data Management)

KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high‑end engineering and advanced technology solutions to 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.

This is a contingent position based upon contract award.

KBR is seeking an Operations Support and Security/Data Management Professional to support the Hemisphere Program for Space Systems Command (SSC), Space Domain Awareness and Combat Power (SZ). You will work in a fast‑paced, mission‑focused environment alongside Space Force personnel, contractors, and system developers.

You will support day‑to‑day program operations with a strong emphasis on security, configuration/data management, and deliverables tracking, ensuring timely coordination, submission, and compliance across the program.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Government in execution of routine business operations, especially security, configuration and data management.
• Support Hemisphere Security and Configuration Management (CM) teams in all aspects of program, personnel, and processes to deliver exceptional quality products to the Government.
• Assist and streamline preparation of security plans, reviewing applicable guidelines and established procedures for all areas of security including Information Security, Physical/Technical Security, Classification Management, Communication Security (COMSEC), and Program Security.
• Prepare, submit, and maintain personnel security packages for Special Access Programs (SAPs).
• Support facility and network security actions, inspections and daily activities.
• Swiftly execute corrective measures to address security concerns raised by the Government or team members.
• Update and collaborate with Hemisphere leadership on security action items and activities.
• Work with configuration manager to develop a numbering/identification (ID) scheme for classified deliverables.
• Prepare weekly program briefings and present at program staff meetings for all security matters.
• Actively support CM team on data management and sharing in platforms such as Confluence, SharePoint, and Jira.
• Coordinate and collaborate with CM team to track and manage the Government’s written acceptance, comments, and/or change requests against classified deliverables.
• Develop, document, modify, transition, and maintain standard functional databases to support organizations in meeting mission requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• BS degree in a related science or engineering field (information technology, information security, security management, cybersecurity, computer engineering).
• CompTIA+ certification.
• 10+ years of relevant work experience.
• Experience in supporting Sensitive Compartment Information and/or Special Access Acquisition Programs within the DoD.
• Expertise in Defense Information Security Services (DISS) and JADE database or the legacy Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS).

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related science or engineering field (systems engineering, cybersecurity, security management).
• 12 years of experience supporting DoD acquisition programs.
• Skilled in navigating through physical and personnel security processes.
• CISSP, CISM certifications.
• CDSE Level 2.
• Motivated self‑starter who works well in a dynamic team environment.
• Effective written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio).
• Highly knowledgeable in navigating shared cloud environments (Google Docs, Sheets, SharePoint).

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, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.