Title:
Battlespace Awareness Operator - Intermediate

This is a contingent position based upon contract award

KBR is seeking an Intermediate Battlespace Awareness (BSA) Operator to execute battlespace awareness and mission protection tasks independently with broad tasking and guidance in a 24/7 operational environment. This role leads routine event characterization, maintains high-interest RSO custody, and produces accurate time-sensitive reporting and leadership briefings. The operator applies approved mission protection TTPs, initiates checklist actions when entry criteria are met, and coordinates across mission partners to deconflict responses. The position supports operational assessments by identifying trends, tool limitations, and procedural gaps that could impact mission success. The Intermediate BSA Operator also mentors junior operators during live events and supports integration of new SDA capabilities through operational testing and feedback. This role is performed full-time on site at a government facility and is contingent upon contract award.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Independently monitor and assess SDA tools, threat reporting, and operational cues to identify significant space events and I&W.
• Maintain and validate RSO custody for high-interest objects; reconcile discrepancies across approved data sources and document assumptions.
• Lead event characterization (pattern-of-life, behavior changes, timelines, confidence) and provide COA recommendations to mission leadership.
• Initiate and execute checklist responses when criteria are met; coordinate with mission partners to deconflict actions and report impacts.
• Develop and deliver routine and ad hoc briefings for leadership, ensuring accuracy, relevance, and proper classification markings.
• Support operational assessments by analyzing recurring events and tool performance; recommend updates to TTPs, thresholds, or workflows.
• Mentor junior operators during shifts and live events; provide on-the-job training and perform quality checks on products.
• Support integration and operational employment of new capabilities by participating in test events, documenting findings, and validating procedures

Required Qualifications:

• Education & Experience: Master's degree and 7 years of relevant experience with demonstrated expertise OR Bachelor's degree and 8 years of relevant experience with demonstrated expertise OR no degree and 10 years of relevant experience with demonstrated expertise.
• Active Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with adjudicated polygraph.
• Demonstrated experience performing space domain awareness, space operations, or mission protection functions in a high-tempo environment.
• Demonstrated experience producing operational reporting/briefings and coordinating responses across mission partners.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience with STK or other SDA/astrodynamics tools and associated operational workflows.
• Experience supporting checklist development, threshold tuning, or TTP refinement for mission protection operations.
• Experience supporting system integration activities as an operational end user (UAT, OT&E support, or tool transition).

Basic Compensation:

$97,000 - $145,500

This range is for Colorado only.

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

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.

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.

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