PMA-265 Product Developer

KBR, Inc; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Senior Operations Specialist to join the PMA-265 program in support of NAVAIR at Patuxent River, MD. You will manage flight clearance products, coordinate approvals, and provide data-driven support to engineers and customers.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, DoD aviation exposure, and an active SECRET clearance. Expect on-site work with strong collaboration across teams and customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree plus 4 years of experience, or 12 years without a degree.
• Experience with flight clearance facilitation and DoD aviation operations is desired.
• Active SECRET clearance is required.
• Experience with CMP and ePower database tracking is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage flight clearance products for F/A-18 and related platforms.
• Develop content and support airworthiness approvals through engineering reviews.
• Serve as single point of contact for clearance information and data submissions.
• Track and process Navy messages and flight clearance requests daily.

Skills

Security clearance

DoD aviation

Flight clearance knowledge

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree or 12 years experience alternative

Tools

CMP

ePower database

Job description

PMA-265 Product Developer

KBR's Mission Engineering Division delivers complex technical solutions and expert support to the U.S. Department of War, specializing in modeling and simulation, cyber transformation, air vehicle mission integration, and lifecycle support. With a strong ethical framework, KBR prioritizes data security, privacy, and responsible information management to ensure mission success.

Job Summary

KBR is seeking a Senior Operations Specialist to join our Team! This role is in support of PMA-265 and Airworthiness and CyberSafe Office (ACO) at the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) in Patuxent River, Maryland.

Role and Responsibilities

Coordinates and execute the management and development of all flight clearance products to include F/A-18 Interim Flight Clearances (IFC), Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures Standardization (NATOPS) and Naval Aviation Technical Information Product (NATIP). These products support the Fleet, Test Communities, and Foreign Military Sales (FMS). Develop required content and facilitate Flight Clearance progression through engineering review for airworthiness approval, to include active management of flight clearance content and monitoring of status. Will serve as the point of contact for information regarding specific clearances for the F/A-18 and EA-18G platforms and includes producing data and inserting into an ePower Data Base and submitting Draft Interim Flight Clearances and data to Engineering Disciplines (Subject Matter Experts) for review, submission and release of final Interim Flight Clearances. Coordinates weekly inputs for all planned and in-work interim and permanent flight clearances to support with Class Desks with decision quality data to establish priorities for all F-18 flight clearances. This includes providing customer support and resolution of customer problems to members of the National Airworthiness Team and their customers. Receives, tracks, and processes flight clearance Naval messages and non-message center flight clearances, cancelations, and requests.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree plus 4 years of experience.
• In lieu of a degree least 12 years of related experience in a business or technical related position is required.
• Experience in flight clearance facilitation and/or DoD Aviation Operator, aircraft test and evaluation and/or aircraft maintenance is desired.
• Experience with T&E of naval aircraft systems is desired.
• Specific experience in NAVAIR/NAWCAD processes and procedures is highly desired.
• Experience with Common Message Processor (CMP) is highly desired.
• Experience with ePower database document tracking software is also highly desired.
• Experience in program management, technical, or business analysis discipline, related to weapon systems acquisition and life cycle management as specified in the DOD 5000 series is desired.
• Excellent customer service skills are required for this role.
• Must be proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office suite particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Candidate must be able to function efficiently in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and must be a self-starter.
• Knowledge of the Flight Clearance Process is highly desired.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• An active SECRET clearance is required.

Work Location

On-site

Compensation

$105,160.00 - $157,630.00. The salary range posted is for Maryland locations. The offered rate will be based on contract affordability, the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience, and in consideration of internal parity.

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.

Benefits

• KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include a 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.

Company Overview

KBR - Delivering Solutions, Changing the World. KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values: We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential. We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders. We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what's right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business. We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed. We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company. We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals.

Company Culture

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.

Equal Opportunity

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.