Senior Space Battlespace Operator: Mission Protection

KBR Careers

Springfield (VA)

On-site

USD 160,000 - 195,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

KBR’s National Security Solutions team seeks a Senior Battlespace Awareness Operator to provide expert space domain awareness and mission protection in a 24/7 environment. You will lead cross-organization responses, mentor junior operators, and shape procedures for transition of new SDA capabilities.

The role requires TS/SCI clearance, advanced event characterization, and coordination across mission partners.

Qualifications

Master’s degree with 11+ years of relevant experience, or Bachelor’s with 12+ years.
Active TS/SCI clearance with adjudicated polygraph.
Experience leading watch-floor/OC operations and time-sensitive event responses.
Proven expertise in space domain awareness and mission protection.

Responsibilities

Lead BSA operations during shift and critical events; establish priorities, assign tasks, and ensure timely execution of mission protection actions.
Direct advanced event characterization and I&W assessments; provide high-confidence COA recommendations and risk trade-offs to decision-makers.
Oversee RSO custody and database integrity for high-interest objects; resolve complex discrepancies and document analytic judgments.
Coordinate and deconflict mission protection responses across centers and partners; ensure consistent situational awareness.
Deliver routine and executive-level briefings and written products; ensure accuracy and classification.