Transition to Operations Specialist

KBR • Colorado Springs, CO

5d • 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 a Tactical Transition to Operations Specialist to join our team in Colorado Springs, CO. KBR is the prime contractor on the Military Satellite Communications (MILSATCOM) Systems Engineering, Integration and Test (MSEIT) contract. By applying to this position, you are in consideration for KBR employment. The MSEIT effort provides leading edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) for the Space Force’s Space Systems Command (SSC). We acquire state of the art Military and Commercial Satellite Communications (SATCOM) systems, providing global secure, survivable, and protected communications for our nation’s warfighters. We seek technical individuals who will thrive in a highly collaborative work environment comprised of small teams, using the most modern tools and methodologies to tackle the challenges of integrating complex space, ground, and enterprise communications systems.

Requirements

• Active DoD Secret clearance required for this position
• Bachelor’s Degree
• 7+ years’ experience in DoD systems acquisition life cycle management and/or operations (5+ years, if hold a technical BS degree)
• Proficiency with operation of the Adaptive Acquisition Framework (DoDI 5000 series)
• Proficiency with Integrated Life Cycle Management (DAFI 63-101/20-101)
• Proficiency with system transition to operations and support Program Office and/or HQ Combat Forces Command (CFC) (previous HQ SpOC) process knowledge/experience
• Experience in weapon system transition to operations and support and system fielding (OA, IOC, and site activation)
• Working autonomously with government customer, leading teams and projects, establishing/executing milestone and critical path schedules
• Experience developing/evaluating life cycle management documentation (Transition Plans, Materiel Fielding Plans, etc.)
• Understanding of DoD and joint service acquisition instructions and policy
• Knowledge of 12 Integrated Product Support Elements
• Proficiency with requirements management
• Proficiency with writing acquisition technical documentation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Strong interpersonal, communication (oral and written), and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to accurately and clearly articulate ideas, recommendations, and options to customers, senior leaders, and stakeholders

Nice To Haves

• Active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
• BS in technical field
• 10+ years’ experience in DoD systems acquisition life cycle management and/or operations
• MILSATCOM space or other related operations
• System Program Office HQ CFC (previous HQ SpOC) staff
• Space system acquisition life cycle management and space system transition
• Knowledge of satellite operations
• Knowledge of systems engineering
• Knowledge of Technical Manuals/Orders
• Knowledge of Operator-Maintainer Training
• Knowledge of Contract Management
• Knowledge of Financial Management
• Professional certifications such as INCOSE DAWIA Certifications, such as Program Management Level 1

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise in system acquisition and transition to operations/sustainment planning, scheduling, analysis, requirements verification, creating and evaluating technical documentation, and capability integration for SATCOM programs in the acquisition lifecycle
• Develop and/or evaluate various life cycle documentation to include, but not limited to: reports, briefings, System Transition Plans, provisioning documents, Operational Acceptance (OA) and Initial Operational Capability (IOC) Plans including criteria and associated documentation, Materiel Fielding Plans (MFP), Integrated Schedules, Agreements, Request for Proposal (RFP) documentation, Development Contractor Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) and Data Deliverable (DD) documents, etc.
• Participate in site survey planning and execution
• Evaluate Program-related documentation and coordinate with Program Office, HQ Space Operations Command (SpOC), and Delta 8 concerning OA, IOC, or Full Operational Capability (FOC) requirements and on Technical Orders/Manuals, Training, potential early use, OA, IOC, and/or FOC requirements
• Lead and manage system transition to operations/sustainment process and activities, facilitate timely OA/IOC criteria closure and collect artifacts, assess system modifications/upgrades/changes/certifications, provisioning, evaluate transition readiness against requirements and schedules, monitor progress, identify/assess deficiencies and potential risks, document transition lessons learned for process improvement, and report status with recommendations to the Program Office
• Participate in and/or facilitate transition planning forums and working groups to include, but not limited to: Transition Management Working Group (TMWG), Integration meetings, Training Planning Team, technical design reviews, etc.
• Create and manage electronic databases

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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees