Senior MOSA Subject Matter Expert (SME)

KBR • Quantico, VA

9d • $156,000 - $190,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

KBR is seeking a Senior MOSA Subject Matter Expert to serve as the principal technical advisor to the PAE Marine Corps Chief Engineer on Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) implementation across the Marine Corps acquisition portfolio. The role provides strategic leadership, systems engineering expertise, and acquisition support to advance open architecture adoption and compliance with defense mandates. It supports enterprise-level MOSA governance, develops implementation frameworks, and advises Program Management Offices (PMOs). The position requires expertise in open systems standards, systems architecture, and acquisition strategies that enable interoperability, competition, and long-term sustainment, and involves influencing technical and programmatic decisions across stakeholders in support of modernization initiatives.

The position also supports KBR business growth by identifying customer requirements, technology trends, modernization initiatives, and acquisition opportunities related to MOSA, open architectures, digital engineering, and interoperability. It collaborates with Business Development, Capture, and Program Leadership teams on technical strategies and growth pursuits, contributes to customer-facing and strategic materials, and builds relationships across government, industry, academia, and standards organizations.

The role is based on-site in Quantico, Virginia, with hybrid work indicated, and requires 20% travel. Working hours are standard business hours, with a scheduled 40-hour workweek. Candidates joining KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business before its planned spin-off are expected to transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete without reapplying.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
• At least 15 years of experience supporting defense acquisition programs, systems engineering efforts, or technical architecture initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience with one or more open architecture standards and hands-on operational familiarity with major DoW and open-industry standards, such as SOSA, VICTORY, MORA, FACE, HOST, OMS/UCI, CMOSS, or WOSA.
• Experience developing or reviewing systems architecture products, Interface Control Documents, technical standards, and acquisition artifacts.
• Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) experience using SysML and Cameo modeling environments.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Ability to obtain or maintain an active Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience supporting Marine Corps, Department of Navy, or other military service acquisition organizations.
• DAWIA certification or equivalent defense acquisition certification.
• Experience supporting business development, capture activities, strategic growth initiatives, or customer engagement efforts within defense acquisition or technology-focused organizations.
• Demonstrated leadership through participation in industry forums, standards organizations, technical conferences, white papers, or modernization initiatives related to MOSA, digital engineering, or open architectures.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical advisor supporting the PAE Marine Corps Representative at the DASN RDT&E-led Cross-PAE MOSA Working Group.
• Synthesize DON and OSW MOSA policies, directives, and mandates into actionable PAE Marine Corps portfolio guidance.
• Draft executive summaries, decision memos, and technical briefing packages for the PAE Marine Corps Chief Engineer.
• Design and establish a unified PAE Marine Corps MOSA Implementation Framework.
• Standardize processes for assessing conformance, identifying open standards, and establishing interface control protocols.
• Develop an internal MOSA Toolkit for PMOs, including sample Systems Engineering Plan language and Statement of Work templates.
• Engage portfolio stakeholders and assist PMOs in tailoring and applying MOSA principles to acquisition programs.
• Review contractor deliverables, Interface Control Documents, and architecture models for compliance with open architecture mandates.
• Maintain expertise in defense open architecture initiatives and evaluate their applicability to Marine Corps operational requirements.
• Identify emerging customer requirements, technology trends, modernization initiatives, and acquisition opportunities related to MOSA, open architectures, digital engineering, and interoperability.
• Collaborate with Business Development, Capture, and Program Leadership teams to develop technical strategies, shape opportunities, and support competitive positioning for business pursuits and growth initiatives.
• Contribute to white papers, technical volumes, capability briefings, customer engagements, and strategic communications showcasing KBR expertise.
• Identify opportunities to expand MOSA implementation services, digital engineering capabilities, and open systems initiatives across existing programs and adjacent acquisition portfolios.
• Establish and maintain relationships with government, industry, academia, and standards organizations to position KBR as a leader in MOSA strategy, governance, and implementation.
• Participate in industry forums, standards bodies, technical conferences, and customer working groups to build visibility, strengthen relationships, and identify business and partnership opportunities.
• Support strategic planning, technology roadmaps, and enterprise modernization efforts aligned with customer mission needs and KBR growth objectives.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of mission and business requirements.

Benefits

• 401K plan with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance and AD&D
• Flexible spending account
• Disability coverage
• Paid time off
• Flexible work schedule
• Professional training and development
• Potential additional compensation such as sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior