STO Analyst (Special Technical Operations)

KBR Careers; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR’s STO Analyst role supports classified national security space operations, coordinating with mission operations centers and IC/DoD partners to deliver timely reports and mission products. The position focuses on operational insight, system performance, and readiness for security frameworks, executed on-site in Springfield, VA.

Contingent upon contract award, this full-time role requires advanced education/experience and an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with 7+ years of relevant experience with demonstrated expertise.
• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of relevant experience with demonstrated expertise.
• No degree with 10+ years of relevant experience with demonstrated expertise.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with adjudicated polygraph.
• Experience supporting Special Technical Operations, space operations, or other highly classified national security missions.
• Experience working within the Intelligence Community or Department of Defense operational environments.

Responsibilities

• Execute day-to-day compartmented STO activities in support of national security space operations
• Develop, validate, and disseminate operational reports, briefings, and mission products to internal and external stakeholders
• Support planning and deconfliction of mission operations with Intelligence Community operations centers
• Assist in the administration and compliance of ACCM within approved security frameworks
• Conduct operational assessments to identify system performance issues, operational gaps, and mission risks
• Provide operational feedback to acquisition and mission partners on requirements, limitations, and mission impacts
• Support integration of new capabilities, tools, or processes into ongoing STO mission activities
• Participate in operational exercises, rehearsals, and readiness events as required

Education

Master’s degree + 7+ years experience

Bachelor’s degree + 8+ years experience

No degree + 10+ years experience

Job description

Title: STO Analyst (Special Technical Operations) 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.

This is a contingent position based upon contract award KBR is seeking a Special Technical Operations (STO) Analyst to support classified national security space operations by executing mission-critical, compartmented activities in support of our customers’ operational and planning objectives. This role focuses on producing accurate, timely reporting and operational products that inform decision-makers across the customer enterprise. The analyst coordinates with mission operations centers and Intelligence Community partners to support planning, assessments, and integration of space capabilities. The position contributes operational insight and feedback to acquisition and mission partners regarding system performance and mission impacts. This role is performed full-time on site at a government facility in Springfield, Virginia, and is contingent upon contract award.

Primary Responsibilities

• Execute day-to-day compartmented STO activities in support of national security space operations
• Develop, validate, and disseminate operational reports, briefings, and mission products to internal and external stakeholders
• Support planning and deconfliction of mission operations with Intelligence Community operations centers
• Assist in the administration and compliance of Alternate Compensatory Control Measures (ACCM) within approved security frameworks
• Conduct operational assessments to identify system performance issues, operational gaps, and mission risks
• Provide operational feedback to acquisition and mission partners on requirements, limitations, and mission impacts
• Support integration of new capabilities, tools, or processes into ongoing STO mission activities
• Participate in operational exercises, rehearsals, and readiness events as required

Required Qualifications

• Intermediate-level experience: Master’s degree with 7+ years of relevant experience with demonstrated expertise
• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of relevant experience with demonstrated expertise
• No degree with 10+ years of relevant experience with demonstrated expertise
• Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with adjudicated polygraph
• Experience supporting Special Technical Operations, space operations, or other highly classified national security missions
• Experience working within the Intelligence Community or Department of Defense operational environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting space mission operations, planning activities, or operational assessments
• Familiarity with ACCM environments and handling of highly controlled classified materials
• Experience with space system operations, space surveillance missions, or threat assessment related to space or ground systems
• Basic Compensation: $125,500 - $153,400 This range is for the Virginia 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.

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