• Senior Advisor

    KBR (Wright Patterson AFB, OH)


    Title:

    Senior Advisor

     

    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.

    Position Summary:

    Serve as a Senior Advisor over the development and fielding of autonomy software that will be integrated into the first batch of the next-generation CCA drones.

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Advise Senior Military Leaders building and fielding autonomous systems.

    + Provide strategic insights and instill best practices for growth/scalability to a fast-paced USAF RDT&E and acquisition team.

    + Recommend and refine detailed operational requirements for emerging autonomous systems.

    + Support PMs and coordinate cost/schedule/deliverables across a team of teams.

    + Oversee project timelines, deliverables, and resource allocation to achieve aggressive project timelines and cutting-edge technology outcomes.

    + Mentor USG and contractor team members and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive project success.

    Work Environment:

    + Location: On-site

    + Travel Requirements: Minimal. Up to one trip per quarter.

    + Working Hours: 40 hrs/week.

    Qualifications:

    Required:

    + Prior military experience in Acquisition, Program Management, Test, Operations, or related.

    + Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Aeronautics, Applied Math, Logistics, Business, Finance, or related field.

    + Minimum Secret clearance with the ability to quickly obtain Special Access Required (SAR).

    + Proven track record in managing and delivering complex, strategic projects with 15+ years of experience in program/project management.

    + Experience in designing and developing complex systems of systems and enterprise architectures.

    + Demonstrated leadership skills in a collaborative environment. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills and proven ability to work effectively within all organizational levels, including senior DoD leadership.

    + Proven ability to recommend, embrace, and implement change in a fast-paced, high-performing organization.

    Desired:

    + DoD Test or Flight Test experience.

    + Familiarity with Multi-Domain Operations (MDO), Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis (MS&A), and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).

    + Knowledge of scaled software test infrastructure required for complex, embedded systems.

    + Familiarity with AI/ML applications and test methods.

    + Operational flight experience or work within a relevant Air Force tactical aircraft environment.

    + Experience in large-scale USG software acquisition program(s). Especially experience or extensive knowledge of the formal Software Acquisition Pathway.

    + Active TS/SCI with SAP/SAR eligibility

     

    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.