Airlift Operations SME-Non Flying Pilot

KBR•Belleville, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

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. KBR is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Military Airlift Pilot to provide expert operational analysis product delivery support to Air Mobility Command (AMC) and Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) for airlift modernization initiatives associated with the NGAL weapon system. Executes planning, coordination, and execution of operational analysis activities focused on identifying and evaluating NGAL aircraft modernization alternatives for global mobility operations. The incumbent will develop and deliver NGAL mission need analysis products, capability models, and requirements artifacts supporting NGAL capability alternatives definition, evaluation, and selection to inform Government-led requirements and acquisition development. The position serves as an Airlift Operations SME, responsible for providing expert operational analysis of potential NGAL capability solutions, requirements and options. The incumbent will develop and deliver products related to requirements identification, requirements selection and refinement, acquisition strategy development, schedule and risk management, and integration coordination across operational stakeholders. The role enables the selection, development and delivery of advanced aircraft capabilities while ensuring compliance with applicable DoW, Air Force, AMC and AFLCMC acquisition and product delivery frameworks.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field
Prior military airlift pilot experience required
Minimum of 15 years of experience in aircraft operations, flight planning and airlift mission execution within the DoW
In-depth knowledge of DoW policies, procedures, and regulations related to flight operations
MAJCOM experience in A3, A5/A8 or equivalent
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree
Three or more years of experience in Headquarters Air Mobility Command (AMC)
Three or more years of experience in SAF/AQ, HAF/A3, HAF/A5 and/or HAF/A8
Experience working with the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) process and documentation
Knowledge of DoW 5000.02 and AFLCMC Policies, Processes, and Procedures

Responsibilities

Leads, performs and manages NGAL operational analysis ensuring compliance with Department of Defense (DoD), Air Force, AMC and AFLCMC policies and regulations
Leverages extensive strategic and tactical airlift experience to shape system requirements
Provides expert operational analysis to inform the Government-led Next Generation Airlift (NGAL) capability development team.
Coordinate with cross-organizational teams, including Air Staff, MAJCOM headquarters, Systems Program Office and operational stakeholders to ensure program objectives are met
Leverage extensive background in aircraft operations, flight planning, and mission execution to deliver draft Analysis of Alternatives (AoA), Joint Force Requirements Process (JFRP) and System Attributes and Requirements Document (SARD) documentation
Monitor analysis progress and performance, implementing corrective actions as necessary
Prepare and present detailed analysis results, analysis summaries and status reports as required to senior AMC leadership and stakeholders