Sustainment Software Development Lead
About The Position
KBR is seeking a Sustainment Software Development Lead to join its team in Colorado Springs, Colorado, supporting the Military Satellite Communications (MILSATCOM) Systems Engineering, Integration and Test (MSEIT) contract. The role supports Mission Delta 8, the 8th Sustainment Squadron, and the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center-Nuclear Command, Control & Communication Sustainment Division at Peterson Space Force Base. The team conducts operations and sustainment activities for military and commercial satellite communications and NC3 systems, providing secure, survivable, and protected communications for warfighters. The lead will manage the MILSATCOM Applications Development team and support systems engineering, integration, and test processes. The role develops and maintains software used to manage the technical baseline for space systems, terminals, and applications in the MILSATCOM and NC3 portfolio. It requires technical expertise alongside leadership and management experience, with a direct contribution to warfighter readiness. The position is 100% onsite at Peterson Space Force Base and requires less than 10% travel.
Requirements
- Active DoW SECRET clearance and ability to attain a TS/SCI clearance.
- 15 or more years of IT experience, including team lead or supervisory skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in software engineering, computer science, or an equivalent technical discipline, with experience across diverse software development environments.
- Ability to manage professional relationships with DoW military and civilian clients.
- Self-starter who can learn new and existing technologies quickly with little formal training.
- Knowledge of cloud-deployed web applications and DevOps servers.
- Understanding of networks and willingness to work with system administrators on web network configurations.
- Strong skills in programming and scripting, SQL database design and maintenance, web design and architecture, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JSON, and IIS web server configuration.
- Experience with object-oriented programming in C# and .NET Core 8.0 or greater, Blazor Server development, and Common Access Card certificate authorization methodology.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
- Experience designing Jira issue screens and workflows and Confluence repositories.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of DoW operations and workflow processes.
- Knowledge of DoW MILSATCOM and NC3 space systems, terminals, and software applications.
- Knowledge of Model Based System Engineering processes and systems, and ability to integrate databases and workflows with Jira/Confluence and SysML tools or applications.
Responsibilities
- Lead a software development team in architecting, designing, and implementing MILSATCOM and NC3 applications that support sustaining engineering processes.
- Coordinate workflow processes with military and civilian management in accordance with Department of War system engineering specifications.
- Conduct end-user training and demonstrations for personnel at various levels.
- Provide technical support and consultation for applications used in systems engineering processes.
- Mentor the technical team in the design and direction of web-based application architecture.
- Anticipate application requirements and Department of War direction.
- Prepare and present briefings to groups of 20 or more, and demonstrate software products to non-technical personnel across military, civilian, and contractor organizations.
- Engage customers and program teammates to answer questions and resolve blockers, issues, and concerns.
- Lead work-product decisions and manage a diverse staff, including hiring decisions.
- Translate requirements into technical solutions creatively and with minimal government input.
- Generate weekly, monthly, and quarterly management reports on time.
- Travel less than 10%.
Benefits
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Disability benefits
- Paid time off
- Flexible work schedule
- Professional training and development
- Possible sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, short- and long-term incentives, or discretionary exceptional-performance payments, depending on policy or contractual designation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
