KBR, Inc

Senior Configuration Manager

KBR, Inc$100K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI clearance required; only U.S. citizens eligible.
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or related technical field; equivalent experience considered.
  • Minimum 10 years in DoD/IC, Government, or related industry roles focusing on configuration management and system engineering.
  • Experience with technical baselines, engineering change control, and technical documentation/reporting.
  • Understanding of space operational environments and mission-user needs, with knowledge of system engineering concepts.
  • Familiarity with program management support, including Integrated Master Schedules and risk management.
  • Strong skills in technical writing, data analysis, and communication with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and sustain configuration management procedures for engineering change plans and technical documentation.
  • Conduct complex data analysis to support management and technical projects, presenting findings in reports.
  • Maintain and track configuration status documents, generating reports as necessary.
  • Assist engineering teams in defining requirements for projects, ensuring necessary documentation supports milestones.
  • Advise on software/hardware management for COTS/GOTS and ensure proper accountability for licenses.
  • Integrate standards for technology refresh and service interoperability in mission system integration.
  • Coordinate across mission partners for integration, ensuring documentation meets operational needs.

Benefits

  • 401K plan with company match
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance and AD&D coverage
  • Flexible spending account options
  • Disability benefits
  • Paid time off
  • Career advancement through training and development opportunities
Full Job Description
Title:
Senior Configuration Manager

KBR is seeking a Senior Configuration Management / System Integration Engineer to provide SETA support to the Space Rapid Capabilities Office. The selected candidate will support engineering configuration management, system/subsystem integration, interface definition, technical documentation control, capability baseline status, data analysis, and coordination across mission partners for ground and space-related systems in a high-tempo classified environment.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop, recommend, implement, and sustain configuration management procedures for engineering change plans, control procedures, support procedures, program baselines, and technical documentation.
  • Perform complex data research and analysis to support management, engineering, and technical projects; prepare data formats, spreadsheets, reports, information products, and status documentation.
  • Record, track, and maintain program, capability, interface, and configuration status documents; generate special reports and progress reports as needed.
  • Assist engineers and program staff in determining requirements for current and future projects, including interface definitions and documentation needed to support delivery milestones.
  • Maintain or advise on software/hardware management plans and procedures to support accountability for COTS, GOTS, and associated hardware/software, including licenses where applicable.
  • Track and integrate applicable open architecture, enterprise ground, and universal C2/interface standards to support technology refresh, insertion, service interoperability, and mission system integration.
  • Oversee and advise Government program management on integration across full spectrum of interfaces, including coordination with multiple mission partners.
  • Coordinate configuration and integration working groups and ensure program/capability documentation is defined to operationally needed levels.
  • Provide system and subsystem integration technical expertise for emerging space-related mission areas and communicate recommendations clearly and accurately in oral and written form.


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 in engineering, computer science, applied science, systems engineering, configuration management, or related technical discipline; equivalent experience only if permitted by contract and approved by HR/Compensation.
  • Minimum 10 years of relevant DoD/IC, Government, or industry experience in configuration management, systems engineering, system integration, engineering data management, ground systems, or space-related mission systems.
  • Experience with technical baselines, engineering change control, configuration status accounting, system/subsystem integration, interface documentation, and technical data/reporting products.
  • Understanding of space operational environments, mission-user needs, space system engineering, development, integration, and manufacturing concepts.
  • Experience supporting DoD program management, Integrated Master Schedules, risk management, SOW/PWS interpretation, and program transition activities.
  • Demonstrated ability to coordinate across engineering teams, program management, mission partners, and Government stakeholders in classified or controlled environments.
  • Strong technical writing, documentation management, data analysis, and briefing skills.


Desired:
  • Prior SETA support to a Government program office.
  • Five or more years of relevant SAP and/or SCI experience, with recent experience preferred.
  • Experience with rapid prototyping, ACAT I/II acquisition programs, integrated air/space/cyber capabilities, and classified mission environments.
  • Experience planning, facilitating, or evaluating exercises, training materials, guides, or operational procedures when these duties support configuration/integration readiness.
  • Familiarity with IC organizations and classified mission partner coordination.
  • Experience supporting system acceptance planning, interface control working groups, or operational test/readiness activities.


Work Environment:
  • Location: On-site
  • Travel Requirements: Up to 30%
  • Working Hours: Standard


Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40hrs

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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