Integrated Product Support Specialist

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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.

KBR is seeking a motivated and experienced Integrated Product Support (IPS) Specialist to join our team in Colorado Springs, CO.

KBR is the prime contractor on the Military Satellite Communications (MILSATCOM) Systems Engineering, Integration and Test (MSEIT) contract. By applying to this position, you are in consideration for KBR employment; however, you also have the option to be hired by one of our subcontractor teammates.

The MSEIT effort provides leading-edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) for the United States Space Force’s (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC). We acquire state-of-the-art Military and Commercial Satellite Communications (SATCOM) systems, providing global secure, survivable, and protected communications for our nation’s warfighters. We seek technical individuals who will thrive in a highly collaborative work environment of small teams, using the most modern tools and methodologies to tackle the challenges of integrating complex space and ground communications systems.

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:

• Support Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) activities for SATCOM programs at the SSC, Colorado Springs, CO located at Peterson Space Force Base

• Execute Integrated Product Support for Tactical SATCOM systems from development to operations and sustainment; support the transition of these systems from acquisitions to operations & sustainment activities

• Assist in program acquisition and provide product support subject matter expertise

• Assist in development of system solicitation documents to include: Acquisition Strategy Panel Briefing and Review Board decisions, Product Support Strategy, Justification and Approval documentation, Solicitation Review Board decisions, Request for Proposal (RFP) documents, Fact Finding and Technical Evaluation Performance Work Statement (PWS)/Statement of Work (SOW), Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) documents, Contract Security Classification Specification (DD254) documents, System Security Engineering requirements, Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan, and other related documents.

• Provide product support planning, analysis, assessment, requirements verification, technical writing and review of documentation, and integration for SATCOM programs during the acquisition lifecycle

• Assess programs against the 12 Integrated Product Support Elements

• Evaluate system design and testing of reliability, availability, and maintainability-cost metrics to achieve user requirements in mission capability and monitor system performance for improvements

• Develop, assess, evaluate, and coordinate product support planning documents to implement a life cycle integrated product support strategy for system fielding and support program milestones, such as Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) products, Life Cycle Sustainment Plan (LCSP), Depot Source of Repair(s) (DSOR), Depot Maintenance Activation Plan(s) (DMAP), policy/instructions, hardware/software licenses and warranties, sustainment concepts, technical orders (TO) verification, training plans, contractor Provisioning Parts List (PPL) and sparing, system support plans, support agreements, Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan, System Transition Plan

• Regularly participate in and facilitate integration/schedule/product support forums for existing and emerging SATCOM programs such as working groups, Integrated Logistics Support Management Team (ILSMT), Depot Maintenance Activation Working Groups (DMAWG), Provisioning Conferences, and Product Improvement Working Groups (PIWG); report progress status/issues/risk/potential impacts and resolution options; manage tasks/actions to closure; and capture information and present in an integrated schedule of events and milestones for senior leadership review

• Support transition to operations and sustainment activities, and assess operations and maintenance readiness for program depot activation, Operational Acceptance (OA) decisions, and Initial Operational Capability (IOC) declaration

• Provide on-site support to SSC customers and MSEIT management in support of Tactical SATCOM programs

• Engage and collaborate with a geographically disperse MSEIT program support team to include personnel on both Los Angeles, CA and in various East Coast locations

• Travel: approximately 5%

Work Environment:

• Location: On-site
• Travel Requirements: Minimal
• Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications:

Required:

• An active DoD SECRET Security Clearance is required for this position
• BA or BS degree in any field (15 years of experience acceptable in lieu of degree)
• 5+ years’ experience in DoD SATCOM acquisition and system life cycle management, and operations & sustainment
• Proficiency in Defense Acquisition System (DoDI 5000 series)
• Proficiency in Product Support Management for the Adaptive Acquisition Framework (DoDI 5000.91)
• Proficiency in Integrated Life Cycle Management (AFI 63-101/20-101)
• Proficiency in project planning
• Proficiency in the 12 Integrated Product Support Elements
• Proficiency in requirements management
• Proficiency in writing Product Support documentation
• Strong interpersonal skills, communication (oral and written), and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to clearly articulate ideas, recommendations and options to customers, senior leaders, and stakeholders
• Experience working with DoD Civilian and Military Customers at all levels (i.e. junior to General Officer/SES level)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Desired:

• 10+ years’ experience in in DoD SATCOM acquisition and system life cycle management, and sustainment
• MS in technical field or course work in military acquisition
• Professional certifications such as INCOSE CSEP or ESEP
• DAWIA Certifications, such as Program Management Level 1, Life Cycle Logistics Level II
• Familiarity in Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) development, Data Item Description tailoring, PWS/SOW development, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) development, or Contract Security Classification Specification
• Experience writing and delivering technical documents and briefings
• Experience working an DoD space acquisition programs
• Experience in satellite communications systems
• Active DoD TS/SCI clearance

Basic Compensation:  $95,000-$120,000 in Colorado

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

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.

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.