KBR, Inc

Mission Protection Engineer

KBR, Inc$125K — $135K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI clearance with SAP/SAR eligibility required from day one.
  • 8+ years of experience in space operations and/or intelligence, with a focus on space systems.
  • Proficient in Microsoft tools with strong analytical capabilities.
  • Excellent briefing and writing skills to communicate complex information.
  • Ability to analyze both open-source and Intelligence Community reports, including those from NSA, CIA, and DIA.
  • Familiarity with Satellite Tool Kit for pre/post mission analysis.

Responsibilities

  • Identify new and evolving threats to space-based capabilities.
  • Analyze denial/deception and perception management techniques.
  • Monitor foreign and domestic space assets for operational awareness.
  • Conduct assessments on the probability of detection, attribution, risk, and mission effectiveness.
  • Protect mission-sensitive information through intelligence data analysis and coordination.
  • Develop and implement procedures to mitigate mission attribute compromise.
  • Coordinate signature measurement campaigns across various domains.

Benefits

  • 401K plan with company match.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Life insurance and AD&D coverage.
  • Flexible spending and disability accounts.
  • Paid time off and flexible work schedule.
  • Support for professional training and career advancement.
Full Job Description
Title:
Mission Protection Engineer

KBR is seeking highly motivated candidates to fill a Mission Protection Engineer position in Colorado Springs. This position supports Space Operations Command's Delta 9, and STARCOM's Delta 12 Operational and Test missions.

In this position, the mission protection engineer will be responsible for:

Key Responsibilities:
  • Identifying new and evolving threats for current and future space-based capabilities.
  • Analyzing denial/deception and Perception Management technique.
  • Monitoring foreign and domestic space assets to aid in operational and tactical space domain awareness.
  • Monitoring foreign and domestic space domain awareness capabilities (i.e Governmental Satellite Observers, Blue Force, Non-Governmental Satellite Observers, and International Space Observer Network).
  • Protecting the sensitive aspects of missions and/or space system capabilities through the analysis of intelligence data and coordination with external organizations.
  • Developing, managing, and implementing procedures to mitigate compromise of mission attributes.
  • Developing findings and recommendations using orbital analysis tools like Satellite Tool Kit (STK) to create scenarios for pre/post mission analysis and briefings.
  • Developing Pre/Post engagement assessments for:
    • Probability of Detection
    • Probability of Attribution
    • Risk
    • Mission Effectiveness
  • Coordinating Periodic Signature Measurement Campaigns (RF/Radar/Optical measurement/analysis).


Qualifications:

Required:
  • An active TS/SCI clearance with SAP/SAR eligibility on day 1
  • 8+ years of space operations experience and/or Intelligence experience (with emphasis on space/space systems).
    • Additional space operations / orbital warfare experience may be considered in lieu of education
  • Extensive experience with Microsoft tools.
  • Advanced briefing and writing skills.
  • Ability to analyze both open-source information and Intelligence Community reporting and studies (NSA Pulse, CIA WIRE, NASIC, DIA).
  • Experience with Satellite Tool Kit used to create scenarios for pre/post mission analysis and briefings.


Desired:
  • BS in a technical/analytical field preferred.
  • Previous Special Access Program experience desired.
  • Counter-intelligence polygraph preferred.


Work Environment:
  • Location: Schriever SFB, CO
  • Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-20%
  • Working Hours: Standard


Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40hrs

Basic Compensation:

$125,000 - $135,000

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.

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.

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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