Title:

SETA Senior Systems Engineer

We are looking for bright, innovative and talented people to join our team of highly skilled professionals. This position is to provide systems engineering and technical assistance support to support multiple satellite programs. The candidate must possess and apply systems engineering principles, theories, and concepts for highly classified systems, while also effectively communicating complex results with management and executive leadership. SIGINT, GEOINT, and/or Communications/RF domain experience is required. The candidate will develop technical positions for senior advocacy and represent multiple aspects of the program to the community. The candidate may also support aspects of the entire acquisition and source selection process as an advisor to the Government.  

Responsibilities: 

Support design, interpretation, and analysis of technical solutions for complex projects Support development of architectures, requirements and advises design trades and associated cost, schedule, and technical impacts to the program Ensure completion of programs, projects, or tasks within estimated time framesProvide input to the government customer concerning risks to performance, schedule, and budget due to either proposed contractor plans or contractor’s execution of accepted plans Ensure the quality of the program, project, or task deliverables meet or exceed standards and assesses such deliverables to ensure that final deliverables will meet the purpose for which they are intended Coordinate with multiple partners/agencies to accomplish program milestonesProvide strategic advice, technical guidance and expertise to program and project staff; may supervise studies and analyze data to provide advice and recommend solutions Provide detailed analysis, evaluation and recommendations for improvements and optimization for client specific or mission critical challenges/issuesProvide acquisition planning, proposal review/recommendations and

develop acquisition strategies, plans, and processes

Support source selection activities to include drafting and reviewing acquisition documents and support RFP development and coordination, performing market research, and assessing acquisition riskConduct programmatic analysis to provide strategic recommendationsSupport contract performance management activities including program management reviews, technical review of CDRLs, and quality assurance activitiesHave strong communication skills and relationships within the enterprise (e.g. COMM and SED) and the user communities, to include NSA and ODNIAid in coordination of documentation through ODNI and internal NRO Govt processes for a new start SIGINT programSupport the development and presentation of program overview and advocacy briefings to the IC and the DoD

Qualifications 

Required: 

Bachelor’s Degree in a Technical FieldMust have minimum of 15 years working in the ICExperience with IC policies and proceduresExperience with space systemsFluency with IC organizationsAbility to work effectively in a high-paced environment on a team and as an individualAbility to communicate clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy—oral and writtenDemonstrated attention to detailExcellent communication and coordination skills

Desired: 

Master’s Degree in a Technical FieldExperience specifically related to Government acquisition initiatives

Clearance: 

Active TOP SECRET clearance with sensitive compartmentalized information (SCI) and a Counter-Intelligence polygraph Candidate must maintain a TS/SCI clearance as a condition of employment 

Location/Travel Requirements: 

May require travel up to 20% of time within the continental United States and overseas

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.