Sustainment Futures Analyst

KBR, Inc.•Colorado Springs, CO

1d•$82,500 - $103,000•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

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