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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 Systems Engineer to join our team supporting a government client in Maryland. Applicant will be responsible for supporting the high-risk, high-payoff research mission of the government client.
Key Responsibilities:
- Gather requirements in response to new priorities, emerging challenges or scientific breakthroughs
- Investigate groundbreaking Federal and commercial technology for its applicability to intelligence capabilities, such as forecasting, data analysis, cybersecurity, and data collection
- Develop Assessment documents that identify security, counter-intelligence, and protection requirements
- Conduct Performer Vulnerability Assessments to include level of foreign ownership/influence, business activities, and financial concerns
- Present assessments to Government lead / decision body
- Maintain database of all technologies investigated
Qualifications:
Required:
- A CURRENT and ACTIVE TOP SECRET / SCI federal security clearance with Polygraph
- Seven (7) years or more of relevant experience in the IC or DoD
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Systems Engineering or related field
- Ability to clearly articulate requirements definitions and their dispositions to senior executive government leadership
- Experience interacting with Senior leaders and R&D program managers
- Knowledge of information system security requirements and procedures
Desired:
- Direct experience with technology R&D and emerging technology analysis, to include Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
- Experience across the program life cycle (requirements, design, implementation, test, and sustainment)
- Experience with IC and Federal laws on data usage and retention
- Ability to identify key technical risk areas and translate into program impacts
- Experience as a technical writer
Basic Compensation:
$116,000 - $174,900
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.
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 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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