Title:
MSEIT Sustainment IPT Deputy Lead
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.
Job Summary:
KBR is seeking a MSEIT Sustainment IPT Deputy Lead 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. The MSEIT program provides leading-edge Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (SEIT) services and expertise for the United States Space Force (USSF), Space Systems Command (SSC) and United States Air Force (USAF), Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC). We conduct operations and sustainment (O&S) activities for state-of-the-art Military and Commercial Satellite Communications (SATCOM) and Nuclear Command, Control and Communications (NC3) systems, providing global secure, survivable and protected communications for our Nation's warfighters.
KBR is seeking a highly motivated, effective and dedicated Deputy Lead for the MSEIT Sustainment Integrated Product Team (IPT), supporting SSC and AFNWC Program Management Offices (PMO) located at Peterson Space Force Base (PSFB), CO. The successful candidate is an experienced, dynamic and proactive technical leader that will effectively lead an 80-member team, foster positive government customer and mission partner relationships, and drive innovative solutions that facilitate customer and team success. Join our high-functioning, high-performing MSEIT Sustainment IPT and be an important part of directly and positively affecting Joint and Allied warfighter readiness as they employ MILSATCOM and NC3 space systems, terminals and software applications worldwide during full spectrum military operations.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Provide program and technical leadership and management for the MSEIT Sustainment IPT
• Support the IPT Lead in the execution of contract and corporate requirements while maintaining high standards for cost, schedule and performance
• Establish and maintain collaborative, productive and effective cross-functional relationships within the MSEIT Sustainment IPT, government customers and mission partners; embrace and promote team-building
• Develop and manage overall tasking, including the yearly development of the Technical Content Matrix (TCM), updates or changes against the TCM, and proposals for changes against the technical baseline
• Support the IPT Lead in Control Account Manager (CAM) duties, including forecasting, planning, budgeting of staff resources, Other Direct Costs (ODC), and travel expenses
• Coordinate with subcontractor leads for staffing, performance management, and cost/hours
• Manage multiple technical areas including systems engineering, systems integration, test & evaluation, life-cycle logistics, software application development and futures analysis for multiple programs currently in sustainment and new capabilities due to transition to O&S
• Provide organizational and performance management for a diverse team of 80 personnel, including direct supervisory responsibilities for project leads
• Execute established government and corporate administrative processes such as onboarding/out-processing of contractor teammates
• Coordinate official travel planning, execution and assessment activities while maintaining established budgets; manage IPT supply requisitions and budgets
• Proactively identify and address process improvement areas and deficiencies; develop, coordinate and implement solutions that best meet organizational objectives
• Create, review, publish and manage high-quality documents and products supporting contract/corporate operations and contract actions
• Interpret, coordinate and implement corporate policies and procedures in accordance with requirements
Required Experience:
• Active DoW SECRET Security Clearance
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in engineering, computer science, computer systems or related technical field, as well as product support or logistics
• 10+ years’ experience in relevant area (systems engineering, systems integration, test & evaluation, life-cycle logistics, application software development)
• 15+ years in air and/or space weapons systems
• Experience with working in a highly competitive multi-contractor environment
• Demonstrated leadership of sustainment organizations in the following areas: test and evaluation, systems engineering, systems integration, test & evaluation, life-cycle logistics, and software application development and/or program management
• Demonstrated project leadership for planning staff, including resource loading and budgeting
• Demonstrated supervisory ability, including performance management and providing feedback and evaluations
• Demonstrated ability in recruiting, staffing, and retention
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate effectively with Government and industry stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to clearly articulate ideas, recommendations, and options
• Possess strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project and Word)
Preferred Experience:
• Active DoW TS/SCI Clearance
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in engineering, computer science, computer systems or related technical field
• International Council of Systems Engineering (INCOSE) certification (e.g., CSEP, ESEP)
• Project Management Institute (PMI) certification (e.g., PMP); knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) principles
• Experience in work-flow processes (Kanban, Waterfall, Agile)
This position is 100% onsite at Peterson Space Force Base's (PSFB), Product Support Facility (PSF) due to mission requirements and is not eligible for formal hybrid or full remote employment options.
Work Environment:
• Location: On-site
• Travel Requirements: Minimal
• Working Hours: Standard
Compensation:
- For Colorado only, the salary range for this position is approximately $175,200 - $219,000. The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.
Other 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.
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.
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.
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