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Systems Engineer

KBR

On-site
Colorado Springs, CO
Full-time
Mid Level
5+ yrs
$131k–$151kPosted 1mo ago

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Job description

KBR is hiring a Systems Engineer — a full-time, based in Colorado Springs, CO role ($131k–$151k). Apply directly on KBR's careers page below.

Systems Engineer - Collection and Mission Management (Mid)

Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Title:

Systems Engineer - Collection and Mission Management (Mid)

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

Systems Engineer- Collection and Mission Management (Mid)
Position Summary This role serves as the primary System Engineer facilitating objectives for a US Government Agency focusing on mission management, collections, and requirements management. The Collections manager will act as the key interface to establish, foster, build and solidify relationships with the Nation Space Defense Center (NSDC), USSPACECOM and USSF. The role emphasizes integrating intelligence capabilities in support of joint strategic planning, warfighter operations, exercises, and readiness objectives. The employee will ensure organizational equities are represented in multi-agency coordination. This position requires extensive knowledge of Component Command structures, operations, and US Government priorities surrounding Space and Counter Space.

Why Join Us?

Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide advisory services orchestrating and supporting Intelligence Planning (IP). Understand the IP process at commands and organizations to integrate all available intelligence capabilities in support of the Joint Strategic Planning Systems and Joint Planning.
  • Coordinate and integrate sensitive capabilities and activities for the joint warfighter operations, plans and exercises.
  • As needed, participate in command-level IP activities for the Joint and Partner Exercise Life Cycle to align Branch resources with warfighter readiness goals.
  • Monitor Collection Requirements Lifecycle: track and monitor validated collection requirements, advocate for organizational needs, and ensure up-to-date representation in requirements matrices.
  • Apply collection management tradecraft to capture highly technical intelligence requirements and articulate information required to satisfy them.
  • Optimize requirements by building relationships with customers to identify intelligence needs and gaps, researching existing requirements.
  • Facilitate Integrated Planning and Exercise Support: Participate in any Integrated Product Team (IPT) and Community of Interest (COI) meetings addressing US Government equities.
  • Coordinate planning efforts with other agency offices and external entities.
  • Provide leadership updates to ensure alignment of mission priorities.
  • Ensure intelligence plans and strategies align with relevant policies, directives and guidance.

Qualifications and Requirements
  • Experience: Minimum 5+ years in intelligence planning, collections management, and requirement management roles with the IC or DoW, with demonstrated expertise in Component Command operations, structures and relationship-building.
  • Proficient in collections management tradecraft, requirements de-confliction, and multi-INT solutions.
  • Ability to analyze risk, prioritize requirements and anticipate customer needs.
  • Excellent communication and briefing skills for senior leadership.

Work Environment:

  • Location: Colorado Springs CO

  • Travel Requirements: Travel required After the start You will be in VA with KBR and Customer for up to 30 days

  • Working Hours: Standard 40 hours weeks

Basic Compensation:

$130,500 - $150,800 USD annually

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re excited about making a significant impact in the field of space 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

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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the salary for Systems Engineer at KBR?

The estimated salary range for Systems Engineer at KBR is $131,000 - $151,000 USD per year.

What is the seniority level for Systems Engineer at KBR?

Systems Engineer at KBR is a Mid Level level position.

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