Sustainment Futures Analyst

KBR, Inc.•Colorado Springs, CO

4d•$82,500 - $103,100•Onsite

About The Position

KBR is seeking a Sustainment Futures Analyst to support a Space Systems Command (SSC) Program Management Office (PMO) located at Peterson Space Force Base (PSFB), CO. We conduct Operations & Sustainment (O&S) activities for state-of-the-art Military and Commercial Satellite Communications (SATCOM) and Nuclear Command, Control and Communications (NC3) systems, providing global secure, survivable and protected communications for our Nation’s warfighters. 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. We are looking for an experienced, proactive Sustainment Futures Analyst to perform programmatic and technical analyses using operational and logistical statistics to produce capability-based assessments while identifying current and future analytic needs. The ideal candidate will validate reporting by identifying reporting challenges and inconsistencies to recommend get-well strategies to reported data, which will increase the fidelity of assessments relating to the health of NC3 capabilities. The ideal candidate will contribute to and write historic and predictive analysis products that 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. Join our high-functioning, high-performing MSEIT Sustainment Integrated Product Team (IPT) and be an important part of directly and positively affecting Joint and Allied combat readiness as they employ MILSATCOM and NC3 space systems, terminals and software applications worldwide during full spectrum military operations.

Requirements

An active DoW SECRET clearance with ability to attain a TS/SCI clearance
Bachelor’s degree in logistics, supply chain management or related field from an accredited university
5 years experience in DoW Space Operations, Life Cycle Logistics, Intel Community (IC), and/or DoW Acquisition
Experience with DoW's 12 Product Support Elements - knowledgeable
Experience with Life Cycle Logistics – knowledgeable
Strong analytical mind with proactive problem-solving skills
Knowledgeable in DoD/DA publications and forms
Proficient in Microsoft Office products (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams); possess awareness of MS Project and MS PowerBI applications

Nice To Haves

5+ years of experience in logistics, supply chain management roles, or intelligence analysis
5+ years of experience in a DoW program office with an understanding of DoW acquisition processes
Knowledge of NC3 and/or MILSATCOM systems (e.g., AEHF, Milstar, FAB-T, Global-ASNT, etc.)
Knowledge of Life Cycle Cost Analysis, support equipment requirements, and logistics support analysis
Knowledge of US Government Communications Security (COMSEC) equipment
Knowledge of various DoD/industry supply and logistics databases
Knowledge of DoW Demilitarization & Disposal processes
Knowledge of Packaging, Handling, Storage, and Transportation (PHS&T) Logistics
Knowledge of DoW Joint Planning such as Joint Pub 4.0, Joint Logistics
Knowledge of DoW Property Accountability
Knowledge of DAF Operations & Maintenance
Knowledge of DAF Design Interface processes
Knowledge of DAF Maintenance Planning & Management
Knowledge of DAF Requirements Management processes
Knowledge of DAF Risk, Issue, and Opportunity (RIO) processes
Knowledge of DAF Technical Data Packages and processes
Familiarity with DAF Configuration Management processes
Familiarity with FAR 52.245-1 and DFARS Clauses
Familiarity with Wide Area Workflow, IUID Registry, GFP Management through PIEE
Current Certified Professional Logistician (CPL) certification
Current NPMA Certification (CPPS, CPPA, CPPM)
Current Counterfeit Component Detection Certificate
Current Project Management Institute (PMI) Program Management Professional (PMP) certification

Responsibilities

Collect logistics and operations and sustainment (O&S) data and perform predictive analysis for a diverse portfolio of strategic NC3 terminals
Proactively recommend logistics-based solutions and plans for spares management, acquisition, and distribution to optimize reliability and availability of NC3 systems
Analyze and compare data for inconsistencies and gaps; help develop and implement solutions
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