KBR, Inc

Military Operational Planning Subject Matter Expert/Team Lead

KBR, Inc$155K — $175K *
Aerospace & Defense
15+ years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree and 16+ years of operational military experience
  • U.S. military Joint Qualified Officer (JQO) designation
  • Experience leading or supervising multidisciplinary operational planning teams
  • Expertise in the Joint Operational Planning Process for deliberate planning
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a high-performance team
  • Strong collaborative skills in expert-driven environments

Responsibilities

  • Lead the establishment and operational maturation of a high-performing team
  • Manage team priorities and ensure mission success
  • Establish effective relationships with USPACOM and key stakeholders
  • Apply expert knowledge of JOPP for operational planning
  • Bridge operational planning with advanced analytical methodologies
  • Analyze military doctrine and planning materials
  • Translate tactics and procedures into actionable products

Benefits

  • 401K plan with company match
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life and AD&D insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Disability coverage
  • Paid time off
  • Support for career advancement through training and development
Full Job Description

Title:

Military Operational Planning Subject Matter Expert/Team Lead

Key Responsibilities:

KBR is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Military Operational Planning Subject Matter Expert/Team Lead to join a dynamic, forward-based team in Hawaii. In this role, you will lead the standup and operations of a high-performing, multidisciplinary team of planners, analysts, and technical experts leveraging advanced modeling, simulation, and analysis (MS&A) tools and techniques to shape and inform Concept Exploration, Course of Action Analysis, and Operational Planning efforts for the Department of War (DoW), U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM), and key stakeholders. This team operates in close coordination with a parent organization located in the National Capital Region (NCR). The ideal candidate shall:

  • Lead the establishment, integration, and operational maturation of the KBR team, serving as the primary interface with government stakeholders and the NCR parent organization.
  • Manage team priorities, tasking, staffing, and deliverable quality to ensure mission success and customer satisfaction.
  • Establish and maintain effective relationships with USPACOM and Service Component staffs and other key stakeholders while proactively identifying and resolving operational challenges.
  • Apply expert knowledge of the Joint Operational Planning Process (JOPP) to support concept exploration, operational planning, capability development, and analytical assessments.
  • Bridge traditional operational planning with advanced analytical methodologies to drive innovative approaches to military problem-solving.
  • Leverage your deep understanding of Joint, multi-domain military capabilities, BMC2 concepts, and employment frameworks to evaluate the execution of kill chains and kill webs.
  • Collect, analyze, and curate authoritative military doctrine, planning materials, and capability documents within a collaborative “smart” knowledge management environment.
  • Translate doctrine, tactics, techniques, and procedures into actionable products to inform model, behavior, and simulation software development.
  • Provide Blue Force expertise during studies, experiments, and analytical assessments.
  • Deliver high-quality, high-impact written, visual, and analytical deliverables that inform senior decision-making.

Work Environment:

  • Location: On-site in Hawaii, supporting a mission-critical USPACOM environment
  • Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-20%, supporting strong work-life balance
  • Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications:

Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree and 16+ years of operational military experience
  • U.S. military Joint Qualified Officer (JQO) designation
  • Experience leading or supervising multidisciplinary operational planning, analytical, or technical teams.
  • Direct experience executing the Joint Operational Planning Process for deliberate planning and developing concepts of operation and courses of action in support of Joint or Service Component Operational Planning efforts
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a small, high-performance team environment
  • Strong collaborative skills with experience working in expert-driven, multidisciplinary teams

Desired:

  • Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 18+ years of operational military experience
  • Extensive experience planning at a combatant command or service component command
  • Experience supporting analytical studies of military operations
  • Experience with military exercises or wargames
  • 2+ years of experience with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) techniques and tools

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.

Hawaii Compensation rate is $155,000-$175,000.

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 national 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.

About KBR, Inc

KBR, Inc is an American engineering, procurement, and construction company headquartered in Houston, Texas. The company provides services to customers in the energy, chemical, and government sectors, among others. KBR has a global presence, with operations in over 40 countries. The company was founded in 1901 as M.W. Kellogg Company and has undergone several name changes and mergers since then. KBR is committed to delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to its customers while also being a responsible corporate citizen.
Learn more about KBR, Inc
Size
28,000 employees
Market Cap
$7.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$72 million
Founded
1919
5 Year Trend
+11.5%
Revenue
$5.7 billion
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