Sr Systems Engineer

KBR Careers; Chevy Chase (MD); On-site; USD 150,200 - 225,300; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor based in Chevy Chase, Maryland, is looking for a Senior Systems Engineer to join their National Security Solutions team. This role is crucial in optimizing defense systems and contributing to national security efforts. Candidates must have a strong background in AI, a relevant degree, and active TS/SCI clearance. Competitive compensation ranges from $150,200 to $225,300, depending on experience. Join us to make a significant impact in space defense projects.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph is required.
• Must have strong writing and grammatical skills.
• Expertise in Artificial Intelligence and data integration.
• Ability to produce deliverables in multiple formats.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic planning and performance management.
• Communicate technical topics to non-technical audiences.
• Function as a liaison with program managers and stakeholders.
• Assist government clients with programmatic goals.

Skills

Expert knowledge of Artificial Intelligence

Strong analytical competence

Expert knowledge of Data integration complexities

Strong problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Collaboration skills

Education

BS degree with 12-15 years of experience or master's degree with 10-13 years

Technical degree in Engineering or Science

AI certification

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Acrobat

Job description

Title

Sr Systems Engineer

Overview

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 space defense.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning Experience: Support the evolution of the sponsor’s strategic direction and priorities.
• Performance Management Experience: Ensure the strategy is effectively and efficiently pursued, using best practices and benchmarking in business and mission analytics.
• Enterprise Architecture Experience: Have a foundational knowledge of enterprise architecture related to technical collection, and be able to communicate its relationship to the overall Intelligence Community (IC) portfolio.
• Portfolio Experience: Keep abreast of the IC Portfolio of Technical Investments-related strategies, business goals, objectives, performance targets, and associated technical collection enterprise architecture.
• Strategic Foresight: Make recommendations to aid sponsor decision-making, to include proposed strategies and/or roadmaps; identified risks, capability and performance gaps, and dependencies; alignment with the strategic framework and priorities; and funding and related program issues. Make recommendations to keep strategy, performance, and architecture aligned accordingly.
• Liaison: Function as a liaison and lead discussion with IC program managers, DoD partners, and private sector companies on program capabilities and services delivery and requirements concerns.
• Collaboration: Assist government clients with programmatic goals and objectives, schedules, and reports to the senior-level executives.
• Communication: Communicate technical topics in a non-technical manner to senior-level audiences.

Work Environment

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

Required Qualifications

• Clearance: Active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph.
• Education: BS degree and 12 – 15 years of prior relevant experience or master's degree with 10 – 13 years of prior relevant experience. May possess a Doctorate in a technical domain.
• Writing: Draft products that reflect strong writing and grammatical skills.
• AI Experience: Expert knowledge of Artificial Intelligence.
• Data Integration: Expert knowledge of Data integration complexities.
• Analysis: Strong analytical competence, problem-solving, communication and organizational skills.
• Communication: Provide appropriate audience-written and verbal communications and demonstrate strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Collaboration: Work with seniors in a diverse, fast-paced, multi-task environment managing competing priorities.
• Deliverables: Produce deliverables in multiple formats as needed (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Acrobat, etc.).
• Architecture / Design: Ability to support the architecture and design of AI Strategy, Implementation plans and policies.

Desired Qualifications

• Education: Technical degree in Engineering or Science, practical not theoretical.
• Experience: Broad experience with the IC and touch points to DoD.
• Certifications: AI certification.

Basic Compensation

$150,200 - $225,300

This range is for the Maryland area only. The offered rate will be based on 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.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let's shape the future together.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

Commitment to People & Safety

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 Employer

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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