Senior Operations Specialist

Title: Senior Operations Specialist Program Summary KBR’s Missile, Aviation, and Ground Systems (MAGS) division delivers mission engineering solutions for critical U.S. Army programs, specializing in aviation and ground systems, integrated air and missile defense, and threat and target systems. As a trusted partner of the U.S. Department of War, MAGS provides innovative, technology-driven solutions to enhance national security. With a global presence and a strong ethical framework, KBR ensures secure, effective, and mission-ready capabilities worldwide. Job Summary KBR is seeking an action-oriented Senior Operations Specialist who is self-motivated with a background in military operations and basic understanding of Counter – Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) to support the Department of War’s Joint Interagency Task Force – 401 (JIATF-401). The Sr. Operations Specialist will support JIATF’s Director, Deputy, Division and Branch leadership as directed. Serve as a focal point to synchronize, integrate, and coordinate efforts for all stakeholder (Office Secretary of War, Joint Staff, Services, and Inter-Agency) CONUS and OCONUS activities. Roles & Responsibilities Maintain situational awareness of and track existing JIATF 401 actions. Synchronize JIATF 401 actions with leadership, internal personnel, and external personnel. Create products, processes, schedules, and reports as necessary and or as directed to support JIATF 401 leadership decisions. Update and brief JIATF 401 leadership regularly on existing actions to include impact of actions and provide recommendations on the way ahead with realistic timelines. Provide expertise for administrative and operational functions and execute staff actions to support JIATF 401 efforts using multiple systems to include but not limited to Task Management Tool (TMT) and CATMS. Assist designated government leadership in analyzing problems, issues, concerns and providing recommendation on solutions. Prepare written products (reports, info papers, executive summaries) to shape and defend JIATF 401 positions. Prepare and present briefings and report to senior leadership and stakeholders Prepare responses to requests for information from legislature (e.g. Congress) and other stakeholders. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, science, business administration or equivalent experience required 15+ years of related work experience Secret clearance required Preferred Qualifications Masters Degree Project Management Professional (PMP) Top Secret with SCI is preferred. 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. KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World. KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values: We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential. We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders. We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business. We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed. We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company. We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals. Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workfo