Sustainment Futures Analyst

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KBR is seeking an innovative, creative and highly-motivated teammate to support a Nuclear Command, Control and Communications (NC3) Program Management Office (PMO) within the US Air Force’s (USAF), Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFWNC) at Peterson Space Force Base (PSFB), CO.

KBR is the prime contractor on the MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration and Test (MSEIT) contract. MSEIT provides leading edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) services for the USAF and USSF. We provide exceptional support for state-of-the-art government space systems, terminals and software applications, providing secure, survivable, and protected communications globally for our Nation’s warfighters. We seek individuals who will thrive in a highly-collaborative work environment of small teams, using the most modern tools and methodologies to tackle the challenges of integrating complex space and ground communications systems. By applying to this position, you are in consideration for KBR employment; however, you also have the option to be hired by one of our subcontractor partners.

The candidate will perform programmatic and technical analyses and capability-based assessments to assess requirements, capability gaps, and risks while identifying current and future mission needs. The candidate will have a direct, positive impact on NC3 readiness by building a holistic picture of required actions and milestones associated with legacy and transitioning capabilities to operations and sustainment.

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.

Work Environment:

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

Responsibilities:

• Collect logistics and operations and sustainment (O&S) data and perform predictive analysis for a diverse portfolio of strategic Nuclear Command, Control, and Communication (NC3) terminals

• Proactively recommend logistics-based solutions and plans for spares management, acquisition, and distribution to optimize reliability and availability of NC3 systems

• Monitor equipment performance, hardware/software lists, and obsolescence data to track trends related to breakage or failure

• Perform analyses to determine system maintainability, reliability, and supportability requirements and document results of the analyses in a report format

• Work with the government and contractor team to develop and execute logistics solutions and strategies

• Analyze developer plans, evaluate proposed sustainment activities, and develop recommendations for potential solutions

• Roadmap current operations and sustainment efforts for legacy and transitioning NC3 capabilities, initiative activities, technical refreshes, and software upgrades for the NC3 terminals portfolio

• Using programmatic acumen, monitor program activities and provide recommendations for process improvements and solutions to promote facilitate planning and resourcing to enable continuous equipment availability and reliability

• Support sustainment analysis efforts to capture current combat readiness metrics and actions

• Travel: Less than 10%

Qualifications:

Required:

• Able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university

• 4 years of related experience in DoD Space Operations, Life Cycle Logistics, or DoD Acquisition

• Integrated Product Support - knowledgeable

• Life Cycle Logistics – knowledgeable

• Microsoft Office - proficient

• Oral/written Communications – proficient

• Microsoft Project – aware

• Strong analytical mind with problem-solving aptitude

• Knowledgeable in DoD/DA publications and forms

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related field

• Active Secret or higher clearance

• 4+ years of experience in logistics or supply chain management roles

• Communications Security (US Government) - knowledgeable

• Configuration Management (DoD) - aware

• Demilitarization & Disposal (DoD) - knowledgeable

• Design Interface (US Space Force) – knowledgeable

• Maintenance Planning & Management (US Space Force) – knowledgeable

• Operations & Maintenance (US Space Force) – proficient

• Packaging, Handling, Storage & Transportation (DoD) - knowledgeable

• Planning (DoD) – knowledgeable

• Property Accountability (DoD) - knowledgeable

• Requirements Management (US Space Force) - knowledgeable

• Risk, Issue, and Opportunity (US Space Force) – knowledgeable

• Statutes, Policy & Guidance (US Government) - knowledgeable

• Technical Data (US Space Force) – knowledgeable

• Hold Certified Professional Logistician (CPL)

• DoD Supply/Logistics experience

• NPMA Certification

• Counterfeit Component Detection Certificate

• Knowledge of life cycle cost analysis, support equipment requirements, and logistics support analysis

• Familiarity with FAR 52.245-1 and DFARS Clauses

• Wide Area Workflow, IUID Registry, GFP Management through PIEE

• DoD communications

Basic Compensation: $82,500-$103,000 in Colorado Springs, CO

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.

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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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.