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Research and Technology Protection Lead

Location Bethesda-Chevy Chase, Maryland Category Engineering, Technology, & Science Job Type Full time Job Id R2093070 Posted Date 07/24/2025
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Research and Technology Protection 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.

This is a contingent position based upon contract award

KBR is seeking a highly motivated and career-oriented  Research and Technology Protection Lead to join our team in Bethesda, MD.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Formulate and evaluate research initiatives and activities

  • Conduct security reviews

  • Develop Risk Assessment documents that identify security, counter-intelligence, and protection requirements

  • Experience performing Performer Vulnerability Assessments to include level of foreign ownership/influence, business activities, and financial concerns

  • Develop and update Export Control Assessments that identify actual deliverables.

Required Skills and Experience:

Security Clearance Requirements: Active TS/SCI w/CI Poly

  • Master’s degree (Information Technology or related field

  • 10+ Years working within the IC

  • Experience developing program security guidance documentation (original and derivative)

  • Experience developing abstract complex ideas from data from multiple sources

  • Experience interacting with Senior leaders and R&D program managers

  • Knowledge of information system security requirements and procedures

Desired

  • Doctorate Degree

  • 15+ Years experience within the IC

  • Ability to interview R&D managers to build program guidance

  • Direct experience with technology R&D and emerging technology analysis

Basic Compensation:  

  • $136,840.00 - $205,260.00 USD Annual 

This range is for the Maryland area only 

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity. 

Additional Compensation: 

KBR 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.  

Benefits: 

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include a 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 KBR

At 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.

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