"Alerted.org

Title:

Knowledge Systems Lead

Belong. 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.

Key Responsibilities:

KBR is seeking a Knowledge Systems Lead to join our team in Alexandria, VA area to support on-site mission engineering, analysis, and integration expertise to produce objective insights and analytic justification to inform future technology and capability investment decisions within the Planning, Programming, and Budgeting Execution (PPBE) process and aid in the prioritization, alignment and validation of requirements within Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) to deliver modernized capabilities that enable an all domain joint force aligned with future Joint Warfighting Concepts in support of the Office of the Undersecretary for Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E)) Mission Integration.

As the Knowledge Systems Lead, you will be responsible for overseeing the organization’s knowledge management implementation, ensuring that information is effectively captured, organized, and shared across the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Mission Integration (ODASD(MI)). This role requires a combination of technical proficiency, strong communication skills, and the ability to lead knowledge management initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Develop and lead Mission Integration (MI) Division’s Knowledge Systems Strategy that enhances the accessibility and usability of large-scale structured and unstructured data assets for implementation on unclassified and classified information systems.

+ Implement taxonomy, metadata, and data catalog standards to improve discoverability and data trust.

+ Facilitate and promote a culture of knowledge sharing and collaboration across various teams and departments.

+ Lead knowledge system and management projects from planning to execution.

+ Develop and manage training programs to enhance knowledge management skills across the organization.

+ Ability to advise on implementation of Records Management guidance.

+ Develop and manage governance structures to ensure compliance and standardization in knowledge management best practices.

+ Develop, maintain, curate, and administer access for the content of knowledge management systems. Content includes data, models, architectures, and other mission engineering artifacts.

+ Coordinate with Ecosystem lead to ensure equities are established by identifying, evaluating, and supporting implementation of knowledge management tools to enhance knowledge management implementation within unclassified and classified information systems.

+ Coordinate with external organizations implementing similar knowledge management systems to determine Mission Integration equities, integration challenges, and potential future migration planning.

Work Environment:

+ Location: On-site

+ Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-20%

+ Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications:

Required:

+ Bachelor’s in Information Science, Data Science, Knowledge Management, Computer Science, or related field

+ 7+ years in Knowledge Systems, Knowledge Management, or Data Governance roles.

+ Proven experience managing large, complex data ecosystems and distributed data sources.

+ Experience working with structured and unstructured data across diverse platforms.

+ Track record of developing and leading strategies for organizations with big data needs.

+ Must have an active U.S. government TS/SCI security clearance

Desired:

+ Master’s in Engineering, Computer Science or Mathematics

+ Expertise in APQC Knowledge Management best practices

+ Familiarity with cloud data platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), APIs, and data interoperability protocols.

+ Certifications such as CKM, CDMP, or CIP.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40hrs

Ready 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.

KBR 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.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBRAt 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.