Title:
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
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.
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.
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.
INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY AT KBR
At KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, 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 more inclusive and diverse company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient, and safer.
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.
