Lead Mission Integration and Operations
- S. Vandenberg AFB, California
- Cape Canaveral, Florida
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Lead Mission Integration and OperationsBelong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!
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.
Why Join Us?
Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.
This position is contingent upon contract award
Key Responsibilities:
Provides Launch Vehicle (LV) mission integration and launch communications integration requirements expertise. Focused tasks include: mission manager support, requirements management, launch base support, SV and LV launch security operations, various launch readiness and milestone reviews, launch management knowledge, launch rehearsal/day-of-launch/flight/on-orbit integrated operations support, and NRO Operations Squadron (NOPS) unique operations, as well as independent mission assurance and risk management support and expertise
Manages and integrates the SV-to-LV ranging from legacy programs to new entrants/new missions and programs, small satellite/cubesats, SV Contractor-procured launch services, Delivery On-Orbit missions and special access programs, from early planning stages up to, and including, launch operations
Provides expertise and management and integration support to operational activities such as planning and usage of the Payload Processing Facility (PPF), launch support equipment, administrative and storage facilities, plus payload transportation/fueling/modeling and simulations
Facilitates and supports all mission readiness activities (i.e. Readiness Reviews (Mission Readiness Reviews (MRRs), Mission Certification Reviews (MCRs), Consent to Fuel/Launch (CTF, CTL), Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs), Rehearsals, Day of Launch operations, Post-Launch, etc.), plus subsequent Lessons Learned reports and actions
Coordinates all pre/day-of/post-launch requirements with the NRO, the Space Force, Range, Contractors, and other Government organizations as required
Facilitates and coordinates all capabilities, readiness, and availability of required resources; ensures that they are documented as needed (e.g. Facilities Requirements Document, Launch Base Requirements Document, Launch Communications Plan, Range Program Requirements Document, Transportation Requirements Document, Commercial Processing Facilities Requirements Document, ICDs, etc.)
Develops, coordinates, and maintains all standard core and mission unique IT-related launch communications and supports the Mission Control Network (secure and non-secure voice, data, video, timing and fax circuits) between the Eastern and/or Western Range and any required inter-range facilities
Serves as the interface between OSL, the Space Launch Deltas, LV Contractor, SV Contractor and Launch Base Communication service providers on integrated voice, video, data and timing requirements for SV processing and launch operations
Provides Launch Mission Management process continuity across the Launch Enterprise
Generates reports and presentations for various Launch Enterprise internal
and external reviews
Performs quality assurance of all launch mission integration products ensuring quality
products are properly developed, coordinated, and delivered
Develops Mission Assurance and Verification & Validation (V&V) requirements for mission specific, fleet-wide, New Entrants, etc. systems and missions as required
Provides expertise with launch security functions (visitor control, badging, etc.) and security operations to include SV and LV transportation escorting, flight-line operations, on-load/off-load support and other hazardous operations support, along with any required documentation
Provides Launch Mission Integration expertise for manufacturing, quality assurance and
business management meetings/reviews
Standardizes launch vehicle readiness activities where possible
Monitors hardware issues and provides assessments in the contractor’s weekly report to the customer
Monitors and assesses fleet wide issues affecting mission assurance
Assists in the development of a consistent mission certification requirement process
Provides support to mission managers for launch certification activities
Assists in the development of launch and mission integration requirements in support of
OSL Congressional and Intelligence Community documentation development
Reconciles launch requirements against mission execution plans
understanding and sharing of resources for certification activities
Collaborates with external launch partners and organizations
Attends Launch Scheduling/Manifest Meetings as required
Work Environment:
Location: On-Site
Travel Requirements: Moderate (25% of the time)
Working Hours: Standard; except when support is required for launch activities
Qualifications Required:
10 years space launch experience
5 years Government acquisition experience
Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Engineering, Math, or related discipline with over 10 years of experience
TS/SCI with polygraph; ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) eligibility and accesses
Expert knowledge of the mission integration process, to include experience working
Launch Vehicle to Space Vehicle interfaces, including mechanical, electrical, mission
analysis, launch and SV environments, ground operations, space vehicle transportation
and processing, launch readiness, mission interface verification between the LV and SV
Demonstrates effective working relationships with other Government
agencies and mission partners
Delivers effective briefings/presentations/papers on complex topics for
audiences that may be large and/or include high-level decision makers
Substantive experience providing risk assessments and risk-management
recommendations to program managers
Provides guidance to junior team members
Develops trusted relationships with Government leaders and with mission partners
Flexible systems thinker with the ability to deliver results quickly
Self-starter with effective time management skills
Strong attention to detail, exceptional organizational and communication skills, effective and clear written (and oral) communication ability, strategic thinking, and interpersonal skills
Experienced in SV and LV integration and launch protocols
Desired:
Master’s degree with over 8 years or more of applicable experience
Demonstrated ability to adapt and flex to the execution of multiple mission sets across a diverse set of programs and tasks
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40 Standard; with the exception of when support is required for launch activities
Basic Compensation:
$142,400 - $213,600 - this is for CA location only
The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.
Additional Compensation:
KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.
Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR
At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.
KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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