Space Domain Awareness Subject Matter Expert

KBR Careers; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR's Space Domain Awareness Subject Matter Expert role is based in Northern Virginia and focuses on applying MS&A tools to inform Department of War planning, CONOPS development, and kill chain analyses. The candidate will lead small teams and collaborate with military domain SMEs to deliver high-impact outputs.

The position requires a strong background in US Space Force/USAF operations and space-based concepts, with MBSE experience and 14+ years in related work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 14+ years in US Air Force/Space Force or space-based operations architectures.
• Direct experience developing space-based CONOPS and operations in support of Joint or Service planning.
• JQO designation or equivalent military qualification.
• Strong collaboration and teamwork in expert-driven, multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Apply expert knowledge of space satellites, systems, sensors, and kill chain concepts to DoW planning.
• Transform doctrine and tactics into products informing simulation software.
• Develop space CONOPS for modelers and SMEs in MS&A environments.
• Lead small teams supporting the broader effort.
• Deliver written, visual, and analytical outputs for senior decision-makers.

Education

Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline

Tools

MBSE tools

Job description

Space Domain Awareness Subject Matter Expert

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

KBR's National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our 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 Joint and multi-domain operations.

Key Responsibilities

KBR is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Space Domain Awareness Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join a dynamic, high-performing, multidisciplinary team of military domain SMEs, modelers, and analysts located in Northern Virginia. This team leverages advanced modeling, simulation, and analysis (MS&A) tools and techniques to shape and inform Concept Exploration, Course of Action Analysis, and Operational Planning efforts for Department of War (DoW) stakeholders. The ideal candidate shall:

• Apply your expert knowledge of current and emerging US military space satellites, systems, sensors, and employment concepts and of their contribution to the execution of kill chains and kill webs.
• Assist with the identification and transformation of military or threat space doctrine, tactics, techniques, and procedures into products to inform the development of behaviors and decision structures in the simulation software.
• Develop space-based behaviors and concepts of operations (CONOPS) for use by modelers and other operational SMEs in the MS&A environment.
• Drive innovation by bridging traditional operational planning and novel analytical approaches through creative and critical thinking.
• Leverage your deep understanding of joint, multi-domain military capabilities, and space employment frameworks to evaluate the execution of kill chains and kill webs.
• Collect, analyze, and curate authoritative military information—including doctrine, planning materials, and capability documents in a "smart" knowledge management environment that enables enterprise-wide insight and collaboration.
• Deliver high-quality, high-impact written, visual, and analytical deliverables that inform senior decision-making.
• Lead small teams or tasks in support of the broader overall effort.

Work Environment

• Location: On-site
• Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-20%
• Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree and 14+ years of relevant experience in US Air Force, US Space Force, or other Service space-based operations and architectures
• Direct experience developing space-based concepts of operation, concepts of support, and/or courses of action in support of Joint or Service Component Operational Planning efforts
• U.S. military Joint Qualified Officer (JQO) designation
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a small, high-performance team environment
• Strong collaborative skills with experience working in expert-driven, multidisciplinary teams

Desired

• Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 16+ years of relevant experience in US Air Force, US Space Force, or other Service space-based operations and architectures
• Extensive experience planning at a combatant command or service component command
• Experience supporting analytical studies of military operations
• Experience with military exercises or wargames
• 2+ years of experience with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) techniques and tools

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40hrs

Basic Compensation

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Compensation range for Virginia is $170,000 to $185,000.

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.

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 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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