Weapons Systems Analysis Lead — Missile Defense Programs

KBR Careers; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR's Missile, Aviation, and Ground Systems (MAGS) division seeks a Weapons Systems Analysis Team Lead in Huntsville to guide analysis activities across Integrated Air and Missile Defense programs. You will lead multi-stakeholder teams, evaluate live firings and tests, and deliver executive briefings while driving risk management and process improvements.

In this role you will mentor junior analysts, coordinate cross-functional teams, and communicate results to senior leaders and customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Systems Engineering, or related STEM field plus 10 years of Missile Defense System Analysis or related defense operations.
• Experience leading projects, coordinating teams, or managing complex technical efforts.
• Ability to travel up to 15%.
• U.S. Citizenship required with ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, coordination, execution, and reporting of weapons system analysis activities for Integrated Air and Missile Defense programs.
• Develop and maintain understanding of weapon system requirements, operational concepts, and performance objectives.
• Define analytical strategies, performance metrics, schedules, and deliverables to support program objectives.
• Coordinate support for Live Firings, Ground Tests, Simulation Exercises, and operational assessments.
• Serve as the primary interface between technical teams, government customers, and leadership.
• Respond to RFIs by coordinating SMEs and delivering timely, accurate products.
• Translate system performance data into executive-level briefings and recommendations.
• Track requirements, software changes, milestones, and technical impacts.
• Identify risks and mitigation actions; drive process improvements.
• Present project updates and technical briefings to customers and leadership.
• Support business growth including proposals and capture activities.
• Mentor junior analysts and contribute to continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Stakeholder Communication

Team Coordination

Presentation Skills

DoD Compliance

MATLAB

Python

C/C++

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Systems Engineering, or related STEM field

Tools

MATLAB

Python

C/C++

Job description

KBR's Missile, Aviation, and Ground Systems (MAGS) division seeks a Weapons Systems Analysis Team Lead in Huntsville to guide analysis activities across Integrated Air and Missile Defense programs. You will lead multi-stakeholder teams, evaluate live firings and tests, and deliver executive briefings while driving risk management and process improvements.

In this role you will mentor junior analysts, coordinate cross-functional teams, and communicate results to senior leaders and customers.