Transition to Operations Specialist

KBR, Inc.•Colorado Springs, CO

19h•$130,000 - $162,000•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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 of small teams, using the most modern tools and methodologies to tackle the challenges of integrating complex space and ground communications systems.

Requirements

Active DoD Secret Clearance
Bachelor’s degree
15+ years experience in DoD systems acquisition life cycle management, system transition, and/or operations
Program Office and/or HQ SpOC (previous HQ AFSPC) process knowledge/experience
Experience in capability transition to operations, integration, fielding, and support (Operational Acceptance, Initial Operational Capability, site activation)
Experience in SATCOM satellite operations
Working autonomously with Government customer, leading teams and projects, establishing/executing/monitoring milestone and critical path activities
Experience developing/reviewing life cycle management documentation (CONOPS, Transition Plans, Materiel Fielding Plans, Site Activation Plans, etc.)
Understanding of DoD and joint service acquisition instructions and policy
Proficient with Operation of the Adaptive Acquisition Framework (DoDI 5000 series)
Proficient with Integrated Life Cycle Management (DAFI 63-101/20-101)
Proficiency with system transition to operations and support
Proficient with requirements management
Proficient with writing acquisition technical documentation
Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Knowledge of 12 Integrated Product Support Elements
Possess strong interpersonal skills, communication (oral and written), and presentation skills
Possess demonstrated ability to clearly articulate ideas, recommendations and options to customers, senior leaders, and stakeholders

Nice To Haves

HQ SpOC (previous HQ AFSPC) staff experience
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
Active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility

Responsibilities

Provide expertise in system acquisition and transition to operations/sustainment planning, scheduling, analysis, requirements verification, 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: project reports, briefings, Transition Support Plans, provisioning documents, Operational Acceptance (OA) and Initial Operational Capability (IOC) Plans, Materiel Fielding Plans (MFP), OA/IOC criteria, 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 Combat Forces Command (CFC), 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