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Connect. Grow. with KBR!\nWhy Join Us?\nAdvance the Future of Space Operations: Drive innovation at the intersection of military operations, commercial space capabilities, and emerging technologies that directly support national security missions.\nMake Mission-Critical Impact: Lead efforts that shape training, experimentation, exercises, and operational readiness across the Space Enterprise and Combatant Commands.\n Operate at the Cutting Edge: Integrate modeling and simulation, Space Domain Awareness (SDA), and Tactical Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and Tracking (TACSRT) capabilities to solve tomorrow's challenges today.\nWork with Elite Teams: Collaborate with operators, engineers, and mission partners across government, industry, and defense organizations to deliver transformative capabilities.\nTurn Vision into Capability: Influence how next-generation space systems are evaluated, adopted, and employed in real-world operations where success matters most.\nPosition Overview\nWe are seeking a highly experienced operations professional to support the AFRL DRAGON Army and Joint Commercial Operations (JCO) mission areas. This position serves as the critical link between operational users, modeling and simulation environments, training activities, and emerging commercial space capabilities. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in Tactical Surveillance, Reconnaissance, Tracking (TACSRT), Space Domain Awareness (SDA), exercise planning and execution, modeling and simulation integration, and operational support to Combatant Commands.\nThis role requires a unique blend of operational expertise, product ownership, training development, systems integration, and mission-focused problem solving. The successful candidate will support innovation initiatives, operational experimentation, sim-over-live events, exercise execution, mission rehearsals, and capability assessments across the Space Enterprise.\nKey Responsibilities\nTACSRT & Space Operations Support\nServe as a subject matter expert for Tactical Surveillance, Reconnaissance, Tracking (TACSRT), Space Domain Awareness (SDA), and commercial space integration activities.\nSupport JCO and operational customers with analysis, visualization, reporting, and mission execution support.\nConduct operational assessments and provide recommendations to improve mission effectiveness.\nSupport real-world operations, training activities, mission rehearsals, and experimentation events.\nDeliver daily operational briefings and analytical products to government stakeholders and mission partners.\nAnalyze publicly available and government-furnished information to support mission planning and operational decision-making.\nExercise Planning & Execution (P&D)\nPlanning and Design (P&D) activities throughout the Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC).\nCoordinate with Combatant Commands, Space Operations organizations, and mission partners to integrate commercial space capabilities into exercises and training events.\nSupport exercise development, scenario design, mission thread integration, event execution, and after-action reporting.\nFacilitate workshops, tabletop exercises, mission rehearsals, and operational wargames.\nDevelop operational objectives, measures of effectiveness, and assessment criteria for training and experimentation events.\nSupport DRAGON Army Ops Days, Commercial Sprint Advanced Concepts Training (SACT), and other government-sponsored exercises.\nOperations Integration & Product Support\nTranslate operational pain points into actionable capability enhancements.\nSupport capability demonstrations, user evaluations, and fielding activities.\nValidate software functionality and ensure operational suitability within emerging mission environments: modeling and simulation teams, futures team, and operations team.\nSupport deployment and sustainment of mission applications operating in classified and unclassified environments.\nTraining & Mission Readiness\nDevelop and deliver formal and informal training programs for operators, analysts, and mission partners.\nCreate operational procedures, training materials, quick-reference guides, and technical documentation.\nConduct capability onboarding, certification support, and mission qualification training.\nMentor junior operators and analysts while fostering a culture of continuous learning and operational excellence.\nServe as a trusted advisor to customers regarding mission systems, operational concepts, and emerging capabilities.\nRequired Qualifications\nActive TS/SCI security clearance.\nBachelor's degree and 10+ years of military, government, intelligence, space operations, exercise support, or related operational experience.\nDemonstrated experience supporting TACSRT, ISR, SDA, space operations, intelligence operations, or operational planning functions.\nExperience planning, coordinating, and executing major military exercises or mission rehearsals.\nStrong understanding of Joint planning processes and the Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC).\nExperience leading cross-functional teams in dynamic operational environments.\nProven ability to brief senior military and government leaders.\nExperience supporting operational software tools, visualization platforms, or mission applications.\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills.\nAbility to travel in support of mission requirements.\nDesired Qualifications\nDirect experience supporting DRAGON Army, JCO, SPACECOM, USSF, or Combatant Command missions.\nQualification or certification in TACSRT operations, Wide Area Vision systems, orbital analytics, or Space Event Analysis.\nExperience integrating commercial space capabilities into military operations.\nExperience as a Product Owner, Operations Liaison, Exercise Planner, Mission Manager, or Operational Analyst.\nExperience with modeling and simulation systems, sim-over-live environments, and digital experimentation.\nKnowledge of Iron Stallion, Machina, Wide Area Vision, mission management platforms, or similar SDA tools.\nExperience developing and presenting executive-level briefings and operational assessments.\nSix Sigma, Lean Process Improvement, Training Development, or Systems Engineering experience preferred.\nIdeal Candidate Profile\nThe ideal candidate resembles a senior operational leader who has successfully combined space operations, TACSRT analysis, exercise planning, modeling and simulation integration, software product ownership, training development, and mission execution support. This individual is comfortable operating across technical and operational domains, can communicate effectively with developers and warfighters alike, and has a demonstrated history of improving mission outcomes through innovation, collaboration, and disciplined execution.\nThis position is designed for a senior mission-focused professional capable of immediately supporting operational TACSRT missions, exercise Planning & Design activities, and the continued evolution of AFRL DRAGON Army and JCO capabilities.\nLocation: Colorado Springs, CO (Hybrid Eligible)\nClearance: Active TS/SCI Required\nTravel: Up to 25%, including domestic and international support to Combatant commands and military exercises\nWorking Hours: 40 hours per week\nBasic Compensation: $135K-170K\nThe offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.\nAdditional Compensation:\nKBR 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.\nKBR Benefits\nKBR 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.\nReady to Make a Difference? If you’re excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let's shape the future together.\nBelong, Connect and Grow at KBR\nAt 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.\nKBR is an equal opportunity employer. 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