Senior SATCOM Analyst

Title:

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:

KBR is seeking a experienced Senior Satellite Communications System analyst to join our team in Alexandria, VA. 

Duties and Responsibilities include:
KBR is seeking a Senior Satellite Communications Analyst with experience in working cooperative programs with international partners to join our team in Alexandria, VA. Responsibilities include:  

• Provide expertise in developing, formulating & crafting and documenting partnerships between the U.S. Department of Defense and the Ministries of Defense of U.S. allies in Satellite Communications planning, resource allocation, operational management and control using manual, automated or a combination of the two processes to provide capability to Warfighting units

• in performing analysis of the DoD SATCOM Enterprise and it’s the specific communications satellite constellations which contribute capabilities to it—U.S. military constellations, allied partner constellations, and Commercial constellations; in protected satellite communications systems and their employment to enable U.S. Nuclear Command, Control and Communications (NC3) capabilities; interfacing with key DoD SATCOM organizations including especially USSPACECOM, USSTRATCOM, NSA, and USSF program offices as well as terminal program offices across the military services on technical aspects; developing risk assessments, use analytical tools, assess impact/likelihood of program initiatives and funding decisions, and recommend Course Of Action (COA) mitigations

• Participating in senior level forums for SATCOM technical, programming and planning activities

• Reviewing USSF Space Warfighting Analysis Center (SWAC) Future Force Design, Initial Capabilities Document (ICD) and Capability Design Document (CDD) recommendations and support business case analysis (BCA) and Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) activities to support development of future programs.

• US Citizenship and an active TS/SCI clearance is required to be considered for this job.

• Provide operations, sustainment, and engineering technical analysis and support for the full range of military, international partner and Commercial SATCOM capabilities and programs.

• Conduct business case analyses and review service programmatic investments for compliance.

• Analyze functions of satellite payloads and ground station architectures to determine sufficiency of resource allocations by the services and agencies.

• Identify integration and synchronization issues either within a specific service or especially across services including measures for cybersecurity and cryptography and provide proposed satellite communications and related ground infrastructure architecture planning guidance.

• Support the advent of new approaches to command and control within the DoD, including the Enterprise Satellite Communications Management and Control (ESC-MC) and Combined Joint All-Doman Command and Control (CJADC2) initiatives

• Provide technical and programmatic support of the Enterprise Satellite Communications Management and Control (ESC-MC) initiative.

• Develop and sustain conversance with various cryptographic, COMSEC and TRANSEC initiatives to evolve the security measures of DoD SATCOM systems as the threat to these systems evolves.

• Review approved user requirements associated with programs of record (PORs) and the DoD SATCOM enterprise architecture to develop recommendations and inform program decisions.

• Provide support and analysis for DoD CIO representatives preparing for various reviews and meetings, including especially the Enterprise Satellite Communications Steering Group (ESC-SG) and its standing working groups

• Assist in identifying programmatic budget shortfalls and preparing appropriate Issue Papers and coordination actions to remedy identified shortfalls

• Participate in weekly meetings and prepare reports and briefings for senior-level leaders

Work Environment:

• Location: On-site, Mark Center, Alexandria, VA

• Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-20%

• Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications:

Required:

• 10+  or more years of experience in DoD staff positions, military service and/or Commercial SATCOM environments/ organizations

• 4 or more years of experience with the crafting and development of DoD-level policies pertaining to C3

• 8-years related experience plus Master’s degree in technical discipline OR 10-years related experience plus Bachelor’s degree in technical discipline

• TS/SCI clearance is required

Desired:

• Experience working with NATO or other, similar alliances in which the U.S. is an alliance partner

• Experience in building and then executing international agreements with U.S. allies

• Familiarity with the DoD’s Enterprise Satellite Communications Management and Control Reference 
    Architecture and resulting development efforts

• Previous experience within a major headquarters or DoD agency staff

• Previous exposure to working with the DoD’s Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution Systems 
    (PPBES)

• Previous experience with preparing, reviewing and navigating documents through the DoD’s (Joint Staff’s) Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS)

• Previous experience with preparing, reviewing and navigating documents through the DoD/Joint Staff Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS), the Joint Staff Task Management Tool (TMT) process, and with the OSD Correspondence and Task Management System (CATMS)

  Preferred Skills:

• Experience working with Commercial SATCOM and the firms which provide Commercial SATCOM capabilities 

• Familiarity with the nuances of TRANSEC—including the application of TRANSEC techniques [or measures] to achieve established TRANSEC objectives

• Familiarity with the Committee on National Security Systems and its various publications, including especially CNSSP 12 and 31 and CNSSI 1031 and 1200

• Able to work with, and appropriately protect, classified and proprietary information

• Able to work as team player on a mixed contractor-government team

• Unflappable demeanor (keeps their cool under pressure)

• Excellent attention to detail and strong communication skills (position requires direct contact with senior DoD leadership)

• Proficient with using MS Office application programs including MS Word, MS PowerPoint and MS Excel

• Experience using MS SharePoint
   

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40hrs

Basic Compensation:

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.

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.

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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.