Ground Based Radar (GBR) Technical Assistant SME

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Ground Based Radar (GBR) Technical Assistant SME

At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.

Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions.

Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact.

Candidates who join KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment. 

KBR is hiring highly skilled and motivated candidates to join a high-performance team and provide Mission Delta 4 (MD 4) Ground Based Radar (GBR) operations support in the form of administration, systems engineering, technical analysis, and subject matter expertise (SME) for the Upgraded Early Warning Radar (UEWR), Perimeter Acquisition Radar Attack Characterization System (PARCS), Cobra Dane (CD), and the Long-Range Discrimination Radar (LRDR).  An active TS/SCI clearance is MANDATORY.

As a GBR Technical Assistant SME, you will:

Key Responsibilities:

• Apply subject matter expertise of GBR weapon systems and technical knowledge of UEWRs to assist in current operations, maintenance, and sustainment activities to ensure both the timely and successful transition to operations of new MD 4 systems.
• Manage mission equipment sustainment for UEWRs, including directing Level 1 Maintenance and recommend to the government the declaration of Emergency Depot Level Maintenance (DLM)/Urgent Level Maintenance, as required.
• Support policy development to all efforts of all new MD 4 mission systems, to include documenting program implementation and transition planning and support to all modernization efforts for legacy mission systems to include base planning and integration activities for new systems.
• Review policy and requirements documentation to include Memorandums of Agreement (MOAs), Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs), Concept of Operations (CONOPS), Operational Acceptance Plans and Operating Instructions (OIs), etc. and assess for impacts to the MD 4 and make recommendations for Government approval.
• Provide SME support to the planning, development, integration, evaluation, and execution related to the GBRs and assist in creating technical policies in the areas of engineering and operation systems for the MD 4.
• Research/provide written recommendations as systems are planned, developed, and become operational for the interoperability of new systems for Missile Defense cueing and fusion to include integration of the current SBIRS with future enhancements to the DoD Overhead Persistent Infrared Radar (OPIR) Architecture with GBR efforts.
• Review, evaluate, develop, and support the development of products to ensure MD 4 and HQ CFC are informed on weapon system analysis and production.

Qualifications:

Required:

• An active TS/SCI clearance is required to be considered for this job, which is something only a U.S. citizen can obtain.
• Ability to coordinate with internal/external stakeholders to identify and solve a variety of problems and to clarify management objectives.
• Expertise using the Microsoft Office Suite of tools (Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, especially when communicating technical information to audiences with varying backgrounds.
• Ability to brief and interact with senior-level officers (i.e., GO/FLAG) and senior civilians.
• Minimum of 5 years of technical experience in multiple facets of the DOD GBR Enterprise such as ground, mission, and/or software deployment.
• Minimum of 4 years combined experience in any of the following: Upgraded Early Warning Radar (UEWR), Perimeter Acquisition Radar Attack Characterization System (PARCS), Cobra Dane (CD), or the Long-Range Discrimination Radar (LRDR).
• Subject Matter Expertise (SME) in one of the following: Space Domain Awareness, Integrated Missile Defense or Strategic and Theater missile warning.
• Previous experience at Mission Delta 4, Space Systems Command (SSC) or Combat Forces Command (CFC).

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40hrs

Work Environment:

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

Basic Compensation:

$120,000 - $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.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR
At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture.  These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company.  That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.