KBR, Inc

Satellite Control Network Operations Analyst

KBR, Inc$115K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI clearance required for U.S. citizens
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • 4+ years in military space operations or satellite command
  • Experience with Satellite Control Network and related missions
  • Ability to assess operational impacts and mission risks
  • Experience in developing decision-support materials for leaders
  • Stakeholder coordination across military and operational units
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

  • Assess modernization impacts on satellite operations
  • Evaluate research, development, testing for SCN readiness
  • Provide recommendations to HQ CFC on operational risks
  • Analyze proposed changes to SCN systems for mission effectiveness
  • Participate in and support various operational reviews
  • Coordinate with stakeholders for mission assurance activities
  • Track operational risks and prepare decision-support documentation

Benefits

  • Competitive 401K plan with company match
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Life and AD&D insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts for healthcare
  • Disability insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Opportunities for professional training and development
  • Flexible work schedule options
Full Job Description
Title:
Satellite Control Network Operations Analyst

KBR is seeking a Satellite Control Network Operations Analyst to provide on-site support to Headquarters Combat Forces Command (HQ CFC) located on Peterson Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, CO.

The successful candidate will provide operational, technical, and analytical support to HQ CFC related to Satellite Control Network (SCN) operations, mission assurance, operational readiness, and the assessment of mission impacts resulting changes. The position supports Government decision-making through operational assessments, mission analysis, stakeholder coordination, and strategic recommendations to ensure continued execution of critical space operations missions.

In this position, you will:

Key Responsibilities:
  • Assess operational impacts associated with modernization efforts, system changes, and emerging capabilities.
  • Review research, development, testing, and fielding activities to evaluate impacts on SCN operations, mission execution, and readiness.
  • Provide analysis, recommendations, and decision-support products to HQ CFC leadership regarding operational risks, mission assurance considerations, and implementation strategies.
  • Evaluate proposed changes to SCN systems, architecture, procedures, and infrastructure from an operational perspective to determine impacts to mission effectiveness and satellite operations.
  • Participate in design reviews, specification reviews, readiness reviews, operational assessments, and configuration audits.
  • Support mission assurance, operational risk management, continuity planning, and readiness evaluation activities.
  • Coordinate with HQ CFC, Space Systems Command (SSC), 22 SOPS, Delta organizations, stakeholders, and other operational partners.
  • Develop operational assessments, briefings, recommendations, executive summaries, meeting minutes, and decision-support products.
  • Analyze mission impacts associated with planned or proposed SCN outages, upgrades, transitions, and capability enhancements.
  • Track action items, operational risks, issues, and decisions impacting mission execution.
  • Support planning activities related to satellite operations, mission readiness, and operational capability development.
  • Provide recommendations to support leadership decisions affecting space operations missions and SCN support to satellite constellations.
  • Travel may be required for limited durations to support customer meetings, reviews, and operational events.


Qualifications:

Required:
  • An active TS/SCI clearance is required to be considered for this position, which is something only a U.S. citizen can obtain.
  • Bachelor's degree. Additional relevant experience may be substituted for a degree.
  • Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, including experience supporting military space operations, satellite operations, command and control operations, mission management, or operational planning.
  • Experience supporting or working with the Satellite Control Network (SCN), space operations organizations, satellite command and control activities, telemetry, tracking, and commanding (TT&C), or related operational missions.
  • Demonstrated ability to evaluate operational impacts, mission risks, readiness considerations, and mission assurance factors associated with system, process, or infrastructure changes.
  • Experience developing analytical products, operational assessments, briefings, recommendations, and decision-support materials for senior leadership.
  • Experience coordinating across multiple stakeholders, including operational units, headquarters organizations, acquisition organizations, and external mission partners.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Teams, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.


Desired:
  • Experience supporting HQ CFC, 22 SOPS, Space Delta organizations, CSpOC, or other US Space Force operational organizations.
  • Knowledge of DTRN, SATCOM, DISA services, or communications capabilities supporting space operations missions.


Work Environment:
  • Location: On-site at Peterson SFB, CO
  • Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-20%
  • Working Hours: Standard


Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40hrs

Basic Compensation:

$115,000 - $130,000

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.

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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