Title:
Military Operations Planner/Subject Matter Expert
At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.
Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions. Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact.
Candidates who join KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment.
Key Responsibilities:
KBR is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Military Operations Planner/Subject Matter Expert to join a dynamic, forward-based team in Hawaii. In this role, you will collaborate with a high-performing, multidisciplinary team of planners, analysts, and technical experts leveraging advanced modeling, simulation, and analysis (MS&A) tools and techniques to shape and inform Concept Exploration, Course of Action Analysis, and Operational Planning efforts for the Department of War (DoW), U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM), and key stakeholders. This team operates in close coordination with a parent organization located in the National Capital Region. The ideal candidate shall:
- Apply your expert-level knowledge of the Joint Operational Planning Process (JOPP) to support planning and analysis efforts.
- Drive innovation by bridging traditional operational planning and novel analytical approaches through creative and critical thinking.
- Leverage your deep understanding of joint, multi-domain military capabilities, BMC2 concepts, and employment frameworks to evaluate the execution of kill chains and kill webs.
- Collect, analyze, and curate authoritative military information—including doctrine, planning materials, and capability documents—in a “smart” knowledge management environment that enables enterprise-wide insight and collaboration.
- Translate doctrine, tactics, techniques, and procedures into actionable products to inform model, behavior, and simulation software development.
- Provide Blue Force expertise during studies, experiments, and analytical assessments.
- Deliver high-quality, high-impact written, visual, and analytical deliverables that inform senior decision-making.
Work Environment:
- Location: On-site in Hawaii, supporting a mission-critical USPACOM environment
- Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-20%, supporting strong work-life balance
- Working Hours: Standard
Qualifications:
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree and 14+ years of operational military experience
- Direct experience with operational planning and developing concepts of operation and courses of action in support of Joint or Service Component Operational Planning efforts
- U.S. military Joint Qualified Officer (JQO) designation
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a small, high-performance team environment
- Strong collaborative skills with experience working in expert-driven, multidisciplinary teams
- TS/SCI Clearance is required
Desired:
- Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 16+ years of operational military experience
- Extensive experience planning at a combatant command or service component command
- Experience supporting analytical studies of military operations
- Experience with military exercises or wargames
- 2+ years of experience with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) techniques and tools
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40hrs
Basic Compensation:
The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.
Hawaii Compensation rate is $155,000-$175,000.
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 national 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.
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