Sustainment System Integration Lead

Trinzic; Colorado Springs (CO); In loco; USD 148.000 - 186.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

KBR is seeking a Sustainment Production Lead to support SSC PMO at Peterson Space Force Base, CO. You will lead a dispersed team of SE&I engineers, drive system integration across space and ground segments, and ensure successful transition-to-operations for A3M and PATS programs.

The ideal candidate has 12+ years of SE&I, strong leadership, and DoD PMO experience, with a focus on program execution, risk management, and customer collaboration.

Competenze

• Active DoD SECRET clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field.
• 12+ years of SEIT work experience including QM, baseline management, IV&V.
• 5+ years of leadership, engineering management.
• 5+ years of DoD PMO experience and understanding of DoD processes.
• Experience with post-Milestone C programs.

Mansioni

• Lead acquisition SE&I engineers and maintain client relations.
• Coordinate with Government, IPT, and prime contractor to close requirements gaps.
• Manage Risks/Issues/Opportunities, deliver CDRLs and track interdependencies.
• Develop integration strategies for SATCOM systems and subsystems.
• Provide technical briefings to PMO and stakeholders; develop COAs.

Conoscenze

System integration leadership

SEIT experience

People management

Stakeholder collaboration

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, physics, computer science, or related technical field

Strumenti

JIRA

Confluence

MS Office

Descrizione del lavoro

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

Title

Sustainment System Integration Lead

KBR is seeking a Sustainment Production Lead to support a Space Systems Command (SSC) Program Management Office (PMO) located at Peterson Space Force Base (PSFB), CO. We conduct Operations & Sustainment (O&S) activities for state-of-the-art Military and Commercial Satellite Communications (SATCOM) and Nuclear Command, Control and Communications (NC3) systems, providing global secure, survivable and protected communications for our Nation’s warfighters.

We are looking for an experienced, proactive Systems Engineer & Integration (SE&I) professional with leadership/management expertise and the ability to integrate systems/segments/elements in acquisitions followed by Transition-to-Operations (TTO) to the Joint Force for the Air Force / Army Anti-jam Modem (A3M) program. The ideal candidate must be a self-starter capable of autonomous, on-the-job, learning/growth while working in a collaborative environment of small teams. The ideal candidate will employ their skills and experience to tackle the technical aspects associated with A3M production and system integration to the Protected Anti-jam Tactical System (PATS) program, space and ground segments. This opportunity is an engineering management position with growth potential where the ideal candidate will not only have the required technical acumen, but also the ability to lead and manage a geographically-dispersed team of ten (10) highly-skilled SE&I professionals across multiple SE areas who are supporting post-Milestone C production activities with the Government customer and prime contractor. The candidate will also manage technical baselines post-TTO by implementing established/proven government Sustaining Engineering processes and procedures to advance O&S activities. Join our high-functioning, high-performing MSEIT Sustainment Integrated Product Team (IPT) and be an important part of directly and positively affecting Joint and Allied combat readiness as they employ MILSATCOM and NC3 space systems, terminals and software applications worldwide during full spectrum military operations.

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.

Duties And Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Effectively lead and manage a talented team of acquisition SE&I engineers and practitioners while maintaining positive customer relations and achieving high contract performance
• Directly collaborate/coordinate with the Government customer, greater MSEIT acquisition team and prime contractor to close requirements gaps; support major requirements reviews, design reviews, and other meetings
• Proactively assist A3M PMO in the management of Risks/Issues/Opportunities (RIO), CDRL deliveries/reviews/responses, system interdependencies/priorities, schedule disconnects/conflicts and product quality improvements
• Develop and implement integration strategies to successfully integrate SATCOM systems, segments (Ground, Space, Crypto, Terminals), subsystems, elements and components
• Apply Systems-of-Systems Engineering principles across satellite, terminal, network, cyber and cryptographic components
• Manage technical baselines among multiple stakeholders (government & industry); assess impacts of technical changes on enterprise-level mission capabilities
• Facilitate review of contractor-developed program documents by performing technical assessments and providing comments, compiling other review team comments, and working with contractors to adjudicate comments
• Serve as the key leader to assess technical issues and prepare briefings to the A3M PMO and other stakeholders; galvanize the team to provide Courses of Actions (COA) ISO Government decisions
• Travel: Up to 25% to CONUS and OCONUS locations upon government customer and/or corporate direction

Work Environment

• Location: On-site
• Travel Requirements: Moderate
• Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications

Required:

• An active DoW SECRET clearance with ability to attain a TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, physics, computer science, or related technical field from an accredited university
• 12+ years of SEIT work experience including sub-disciplines such as Quality Management (QM), Technical Baseline Management, and Integration, Verification & Validation (IV&V); experience developing/managing SEIT artifacts such as requirements documents/specifications or Interface Control Documents (ICD)
• 5+ years of leadership experience preferably in engineering management
• 5+ years of experience working with a DoW PMO; understanding of DoW acquisition processes
• Experience supporting programs/systems/capabilities in acquisition, specifically post-Milestone C
• Strong interpersonal skills, communication (oral and written), and presentation skills with the ability to positively shape customer relations
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Project)

Desired

• 15+ years of SE&I work experience including sub-disciplines such as Requirements Management and technical baseline development, test planning, integration, and execution; verification; and validation
• 10+ years of leadership experience preferably in engineering management
• 10+ years of experience in a DoW program office with an understanding of DoW acquisition processes
• Experience working with strategic and/or tactical MILSATCOM and/or COMSATCOM space systems
• Experience with Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) and/or Full Rate Production (FRP)
• Experience supporting Operations & Sustainment (O&S) activities such as operational deployments and fielding of capabilities
• Knowledge of Digital Engineering (DE) or Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) applications (e.g., SparxEA, Cameo, etc)
• Possess knowledge of Agile software development processes and applications (e.g., JIRA/Confluence)
• Possess knowledge of Requirements Management, Change Management and Configuration Management (CM) processes
• Current International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) certification (i.e. ASEP, CSEP, ESEP)
• Current Project Management Institute (PMI) Program Management Professional (PMP) certification

This position is 100% onsite at Peterson Space Force Base's (PSFB), Product Support Facility (PSF) given mission requirements and is not eligible for formal hybrid or full remote employment options.

Basic Compensation:

$148,400 - $185,500 in Colorado Springs, CO

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

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.

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 here

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.

We 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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