Space Acquisition Program Element Monitor (PEM) Support Analyst

KBR • Arlington, VA

39d • 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 highly qualified and motivated Space Acquisition Program Element Monitor (PEM) Support Analyst in support of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Space Acquisition and Integration (SAF/SQ) in Arlington, VA. 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). SAF/SQ's guiding objectives are to (1) drive speed into space acquisitions, (2) make our space architecture more resilient, (3) integrate our space architecture with other war fighting domains, (4) drive program management discipline across our acquisitions, and (5) ensure that space and ground acquisitions are time phased to optimize operational availability. Achieving these objectives requires a workforce with broadly diverse and deep skills in system engineering, program management, architecture analysis, program planning and budgeting, and executive level communications and support.

Requirements

• Must have an active TS security clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Bachelor's Degree and at least 5- 7 years of experience working in a space-related field.
• Familiarity with the full range of Space Operations and Associated Capabilities.
• Familiarity with Defense Space and National Security Space in the areas of strategy, requirements, capabilities, architectures, programs, acquisition, and operations.
• Familiarity with civil, commercial, and international space capabilities.
• Experience working on a headquarters staff.
• Excellent organizational skills; ability to plan, track, and maintain due dates for multiple tasks and products central to the organization's business processes.
• Exemplary writing and editing skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing work environments while maintaining flexibility and versatility.
• Experience working successfully with senior executives at multiple organizational levels.
• Demonstrated proficiency with using Microsoft Office and other standard computer applications.

Responsibilities

• Experience fostering stable and productive working relationships that communicate expectations and promote cooperation.
• Experience communicating effectively and concisely using a variety of styles and techniques appropriate to the audience.
• Ability to work collaboratively with personnel at all levels of the customer organization to deliver results; strong networking, interpersonal, and customer service skills are key.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees