Training Lead

KBR Careers; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses and commissions

Relocation benefits

Incentives for exceptional performance

Job summary

A leading technology firm based in Virginia is seeking a motivated Training Lead to develop and execute a training program for mission-ready operators in a Space Operations Center. The ideal candidate will ensure personnel proficiency on mission systems, focusing on flight safety. Required qualifications include advanced degrees with significant experience in space operations and training management, along with an active TS/SCI with Poly. Join us to make a significant impact in space defense.

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's Degree with significant relevant experience.
• 3+ years in customer on-orbit systems and space operations.
• 3+ years as a training manager/instructor for space tools or systems.
• Ability to perform contract tasks independently and lead teams.
• Active TS/SCI with Poly required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure operations staff proficiency with flight safety tools.
• Develop and manage training regime for operator readiness.

Skills

Training management

Space operations

Flight safety tools

Leadership

Education

Master's Degree with 11 years of relevant experience

Bachelor's Degree with 12 years of relevant experience

No Degree with 14 years of relevant experience

Job description

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.

Title

Training Lead

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 highly motivated and career-oriented Training Lead to join our team. You will be responsible for developing, managing, and executing the training program that enables mission-ready operators within a Space Operations Center. This role ensures personnel are fully qualified to perform operational duties, maintain proficiency on mission systems, and respond effectively to real time space operations.

Primary Responsibilities

• Ensures operations staff are proficient with existing and nascent tools with a primary focus on flight safety tools.
• Responsible for developing and managing training regime at the various operating locations to ensure operator readiness (including threats and responses) prior to any system delivery.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s Degree plus 11 years of relevant experience with demonstrated expertise or Bachelor’s Degree with 12 years of relevant experience with demonstrated expertise or No Degree with 14 years of relevant experience with demonstrated expertise.
• 3 years’ experience relevant to customer on-orbit systems and/or space operations programs.
• 3 years’ experience as a training manager and/or instructor for space related tools and/or systems.
• Perform contract tasks independently and lead teams.
• Active TS/SCI with Poly required to be considered.

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. 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.

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.