Space Domain Awareness Subject Matter Expert

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

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Career development opportunities

Job summary

KBR's National Security Solutions team is searching for a Space Domain Awareness Subject Matter Expert. This role is crucial for safeguarding national security, requiring extensive knowledge of military space operations and collaboration with high-performance teams.

Candidates will apply their expertise in analyzing military capabilities and contribute to the development of defense systems. KBR offers a comprehensive benefits package including 401K matching, medical coverage, and an encouraging

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 14+ years of relevant experience in US military operations.
• Direct experience developing space-based concepts of operation.
• U.S. military Joint Qualified Officer (JQO) designation required.
• Strong collaborative skills in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Apply expert knowledge of US military space satellites and systems.
• Assist with transforming military space doctrine into actionable products.
• Develop space-based behaviors for modeling environments.
• Deliver high-quality analytical deliverables for decision-making.
• Lead small teams in broader efforts.

Skills

Military space knowledge

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Innovative approaches

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in STEM

Tools

Model-based systems engineering (MBSE)

Job description

Space Domain Awareness Subject Matter Expert

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

• 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

Qualifications: 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

Schedule and Compensation

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

• 401K plan with company match


• Medical


• Dental


• Vision


• Life insurance


• AD&D


• Flexible spending account


• Disability


• Paid time off


• Flexible work schedule


• We support career advancement through professional training and development.

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 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.

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.

Additional Corporate Information

Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries.