Plans & Operations Analyst

KBR Careers; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR’s Plans & Operations Analyst will act as a SME for Directed Energy C-UAS employment in the National Airspace System, supporting the DoW JIATF 401 and interagency coordination. The role requires deep expertise in DE/HPM systems and engagement with multiple services and staffs.

The analyst will help synchronize planning, staffing, and briefings for senior leaders, including cross‑department collaboration across CONUS and OCONUS environments.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of related work experience.
• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Top Secret security clearance with eligibility for SCI.
• Staff experience at Service, Joint, CCMD, and/or OSD Staff levels.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME to leadership on Directed Energy C-UAS in NAS.
• Coordinate with FAA NAS and interagency for safe airspace operations.
• Provide technical expertise in DE and High Power Microwave systems.
• Lead or participate in DoW C-sUAS communities and JIATF 401 initiatives.
• Draft staffing responses for congressional inquiries and DoW initiatives.

Skills

SME

C-UAS

DE/HPM

Staffing

Briefings

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ETMS2

CATMS

Job description

Program Summary

KBR’s Missile, Aviation, and Ground Systems (MAGS) division delivers mission engineering solutions for critical U.S. Army programs, specializing in aviation and ground systems, integrated air and missile defense, and threat and target systems. As a trusted partner of the U.S. Department of War, MAGS provides innovative, technology-driven solutions to enhance national security. With a global presence and a strong ethical framework, KBR ensures secure, effective, and mission-ready capabilities worldwide.

Title

Plans & Operations Analyst

Program Summary

KBR’s Missile, Aviation, and Ground Systems (MAGS) division delivers mission engineering solutions for critical U.S. Army programs, specializing in aviation and ground systems, integrated air and missile defense, and threat and target systems. As a trusted partner of the U.S. Department of War, MAGS provides innovative, technology-driven solutions to enhance national security. With a global presence and a strong ethical framework, KBR ensures secure, effective, and mission-ready capabilities worldwide.

Job Summary

KBR is seeking a self-motivated Plans and Operations Analyst with Subject Matter Expertise (SME) in developing strategies, plans, and operations. Analyst must have an advanced understanding of Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) and specifically an advanced understanding as it relates to Directed Energy (DE) C-UAS system employment in the National Airspace System in order to support the Department of War’s Joint Interagency Task Force 401 (JIATF 401). Analyst will support the organization’s Director, Executive Director, Division Chief, and other leaders as a focal point for the Department to synchronize and integrate C-UAS and DE efforts for all stakeholders (Office Secretary of War, Joint Staff, Services, and Interagency) CONUS and OCONUS activities with the goal of providing C-UAS capabilities to protect our Warfighters at home and abroad.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Serves as a subject matter expert (SME) to the Integrated Portfolio Division leadership on matters related to Directed Energy C-UAS system employment in the National Airspace System.
• Possess knowledge of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)-managed National Airspace System (NAS) and its integrated network of U.S. airspace, including domestic and oceanic regions, navigation facilities, airports, rules, procedures, and personnel that ensure safe and efficient aircraft operations.
• Provide technical expertise in the areas of Direct Energy (DE) and High Power Microwave (HPM) systems, integration, and operational concepts.
• Stay current with emerging trends, regulatory requirements, and advancements in DE/HPM technologies to inform strategic planning, decision-making, and employment considerations.
• Advise on threat analysis, system vulnerabilities, and countermeasure development related to DE/HPM capabilities.
• Leads and/or participates in a variety of Directed Energy community of interest and DoW C-sUAS sub-working groups that actively develop joint solutions that resolve high-visibility problems related to C-sUAS mission accomplishment.
• Continuously coordinate and liaise with military services, joint staff, and combatant commands within the Department of War and across the interagency to advance actions related to the implementation of national-level operations and directives.
• Lead and/or participate in cross-functional teams within JIATF 401 to synchronize planning and resourcing for directed efforts across the organization.
• Draft and lead staffing for responses to legislative inquiries, periodic reports to Congress, and other inquiries related to JIATF 401 initiatives.
• Develop briefings, information papers, and talking points for division leadership and serve as a briefer for senior leader engagements across the DoW.
• Leads staffing of division taskers in the Enterprise Task Management Software Solution (ETMS2) and or Correspondence and Task Management System (CATMS) across all departments of war organizations and components.

Basic Qualifications

• 10+ years of related work experience
• Bachelor’s degree
• Top Secret security clearance with eligibility for SCI
• Staff experience at Service, Joint, CCMD, and/or OSD Staff levels

Preferred Qualifications

• Senior Service College
• Master’s Degree
• CATMS and or ETMS2 / Task Management Experience

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.

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