Special Programs Analyst - Congressional

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KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.

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:

Seeking a highly qualified and motivated Programs Analyst to support the Special Programs Division within the office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Space Acquisition and Integration (SAF/SQ) in Arlington, Virginia. The Programs Analyst directly supports the Execution and Congressional Branch within the SAF/SQ Special Programs Division. The Special Programs Division promotes innovative capability development and integration, and sensitive activities across all domains and military Services to meet warfighter requirements.

• Responsibilities include: - Developing, justifying, and defending estimates of the resources required for the management of multiple program elements in multi-year-appropriated funds for several classified, unique Space Force efforts.
•  Preparing and compiling documentation in support of annual and statuary congressional Special Access Program (SAP) reporting
•  Preparing and providing factual reference material and special reports for use during senior DoD briefings and Congressional hearings on related programs and issues
•  Facilitating SAP-focused SAE congressional engagements and ensuring information is accurate, consistent, appropriately protected, and integrated for congressional engagements in collaboration with other Department of the Air Force stake-holder offices, including SAF/SQE, SAF/AQL, SAF/LL, and with DoD SAPCO.

SAF/SQ has overall responsibility for Department of the Air Force (DAF) space systems acquisition and architectures oversight as well as integration of allied, civil, and commercial space capabilities into United States Space Force (USSF) architectures. These responsibilities are carried out in close collaboration with the Chief of Space Operations (CSO) and the USSF staff. SAF/SQ also serves as the Space Service Acquisition Executive (SAE) and oversees and directs the activities of the Space Rapid Capabilities Office (SpRCO), Space Systems Command (SSC), and the Space Development Agency (SDA).

Work Environment:

• Location: On-site
• Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-20%
• Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications:

Required:

• Must have an active U.S. government TS/SCI security clearance
• Bachelor's degree and work experience with Congressional Appropriations Committee staff engagements
•  Comprehensive understanding of DoD Planning, Programming, Budget, and Execution
• Excellent interpersonal and communication (oral and writing) skills
•  Experience in using critical thinking to prepare written reports and presentations for executive-level officials

Desired:

• Master’s degree in finance, engineering, scientific, or technical field
• Experience working as a staff officer at Service Headquarters, Joint Staff, or Unified Combatant Command Headquarters
•  Experience working with space systems.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40hrs

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.

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