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Connect. Grow. with KBR!\nKBR’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.\nKBR (formerly LinQuest) is the prime contractor on the Military Satellite Communications (MILSATCOM) Systems Engineering, Integration and Test (MSEIT) contract.\nKBR is seeking a highly-skilled, motivated and proactive teammate to support Mission Delta 8 (MD8), 8th Sustainment Squadron (8STS) and Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center-Nuclear Command, Control & Communication (NC3) Sustainment Division (AFNWC/NCL) located at Peterson Space Force Base (PSFB), CO. We conduct operations and sustainment (O&S) activities for state-of-the-art Military and Commercial Satellite Communications (SATCOM) and NC3 systems, providing global secure, survivable and protected communications for our Nation’s warfighters.\nKBR is seeking a Senior Sustainment Software Developer to lead our MILSATCOM Applications Development (MAD) team, supporting Systems Engineering, Integration & Test (SEIT) processes at Peterson Space Force Base (PSFB), CO. We are looking for an innovative, creative, and highly motivated individual to develop critical software used to manage the technical baseline for multiple space systems, terminals and applications in the MILSATCOM and NC3 portfolio for the Joint Force and Allied partners. This position is a growth opportunity for the best candidate who is career-focused and technically-savvy coupled with demonstrated leadership and managerial experience in the software development field. This position will be joining our high-functioning, high-performing MSEIT Sustainment IPT and be an important part of directly and positively affecting warfighter readiness as they employ US Air Force (USAF) and US Space Force (USSF) systems worldwide in support of full spectrum military operations.\nWhy Join Us?\nInnovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.\nCollaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.\nImpactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.\nKey Responsibilities\nDuties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:\nLead a highly skilled software development team to architect, design and implement MILSATCOM and NC3 software applications to enhance and support Sustaining Engineering processes for the Joint/Allied warfighter\nInteract with military and civilian management to consult and coordinate workflow processes required by DoW System Engineering specifications\nPerform end user training and demonstrations for various levels of personnel to enhance the understanding and knowledge of systems engineering processes\nProvide key technical support and consultation for the applications implemented for systems engineering processes\nMentor a technical team with design and direction of web-based architecture applications\nBe forward-thinking with application requirements and DoW direction\nPrepare and present briefings consisting of 20 or more people; ability to demonstrate software products to non-technical personnel at all levels of military, civilian and contractor\nEngage the customer and program teammates to answer questions and resolve blockers/issues/concerns; a visionary consultant always thinking on behalf of the customer\nLead and make decisions that affect work product; ability to manage a diverse staff to include hiring decisions\nTurn requirements into technical solutions with creativity and minimal input from the government\nGenerate weekly, monthly, quarterly management reports on time.\nTravel less than 10%\nWork Environment:\nLocation: On-Site Peterson Space Force Base, Product Support Facility (PSF), Bldg. 2025. 1050 E. Stewart Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80914\nTravel Requirements: less than 10%\nWorking Hours: Standard\nQualifications:\nRequired:\nDoW SECRET clearance with ability to attain a TS/SCI clearance\n15+ years experience in IT with team lead/supervisory skills\nBachelor’s degree in software engineering, computer science or equivalent technical discipline with diverse software development environments\nAbility to manage professional relationships with DoW military and civilian clients\nQuick learner with new and existing technologies with little formal training - a self-starter\nKnowledge of cloud deployed web-based applications and DevOps server\nUnderstanding of networks and willingness to work with Sys Admins on web network configurations.\nExcellent technical skills in programming/scripting, SQL database design and maintenance, web design, web architecture, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JSON, and WEB server IIS configuration\nObject oriented programming in C# and .Net Core 8.0 or greater, Blazor Server development, and experience with Common Access Card (CAC) certificate authorization methodology\nProficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)\nExcellent written, verbal communications and presentation skills\nExperience to design Jira issue screens and workflows and Confluence repositories\nPreferred:\nKnowledge of DoW operations and workflow processes\nKnowledge of DoW MILSATCOM and NC3 space systems, terminals and software applications\nKnowledge of Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) processes and systems; ability to integrate databases/workflows with Jira/Confluence and SysML tools/applications\nThis position is 100% onsite with the government customer given mission and contract requirements and, as such, is not eligible for full remote or hybrid work options.\nBasic Compensation: $139,000-$174,000 in Colorado Springs, CO\nThe offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.\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.\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.\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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