Sustainment Futures Analyst

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Sustainment Futures Analyst

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KBR is seeking a Sustainment Futures Analyst to support a Space Systems Command (SSC) Program Management Office (PMO) located at Peterson Space Force Base (PSFB), CO. We conduct Operations & 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 the prime contractor on the MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration and Test (MSEIT) contract. MSEIT provides leading edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) services for the USAF and USSF. We provide exceptional support for state-of-the-art government space systems, terminals and software applications, providing secure, survivable, and protected communications globally for our Nation’s warfighters. We seek 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. 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 partners.

We are looking for an experienced, proactive Sustainment Futures Analyst to perform programmatic and technical analyses using operational and logistical statistics to produce capability-based assessments while identifying current and future analytic needs. The ideal candidate will validate reporting by identifying reporting challenges and inconsistencies to recommend get-well strategies to reported data, which will increase the fidelity of assessments relating to the health of NC3 capabilities. The ideal candidate will contribute to and write historic and predictive analysis products that will have a direct, positive impact on NC3 readiness by building a holistic picture of required actions and milestones associated with legacy and transitioning capabilities to operations and sustainment. Join our high-functioning, high-performing MSEIT Sustainment Integrated Product Team (IPT) and be an important part of directly and positively affecting Joint and Allied combat readiness as they employ MILSATCOM and NC3 space systems, terminals and software applications worldwide during full spectrum military operations.

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.

Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Collect logistics and operations and sustainment (O&S) data and perform predictive analysis for a diverse portfolio of strategic NC3 terminals

Proactively recommend logistics-based solutions and plans for spares management, acquisition, and distribution to optimize reliability and availability of NC3 systems

Analyze and compare data for inconsistencies and gaps; help develop and implement solutions

Monitor equipment performance, hardware/software lists, and obsolescence data to track trends related to breakage or failure

Perform analyses to determine system maintainability, reliability, and supportability requirements and document results of the analyses in a report format

Work with the government and contractor team to develop and execute logistics solutions and strategies

Analyze developer plans, evaluate proposed sustainment activities, and develop recommendations for potential solutions

Roadmap current operations and sustainment efforts for legacy and transitioning NC3 capabilities, initiative activities, technical refreshes, and software upgrades for the NC3 terminals portfolio

Using programmatic acumen, monitor program activities and provide recommendations for process improvements and solutions to promote facilitate planning and resourcing to enable continuous equipment availability and reliability

Support sustainment analysis efforts to capture current combat readiness metrics and actions

Travel: Less than 20%

Work Environment:

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

Qualifications:

Required:

An active DoW SECRET clearance with ability to attain a TS/SCI clearance

Bachelor’s degree in logistics, supply chain management or related field from an accredited university

5 years experience in DoW Space Operations, Life Cycle Logistics, Intel Community (IC), and/or DoW Acquisition

Experience with DoW's 12 Product Support Elements - knowledgeable

Experience with Life Cycle Logistics – knowledgeable

Strong analytical mind with proactive problem-solving skills

Knowledgeable in DoD/DA publications and forms

Proficient in Microsoft Office products (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams); possess awareness of MS Project and MS PowerBI applications

Desired:

5+ years of experience in logistics, supply chain management roles, or intelligence analysis

5+ years of experience in a DoW program office with an understanding of DoW acquisition processes

Knowledge of NC3 and/or MILSATCOM systems (e.g., AEHF, Milstar, FAB-T, Global-ASNT, etc.)

Knowledge of Life Cycle Cost Analysis, support equipment requirements, and logistics support analysis

Knowledge of US Government Communications Security (COMSEC) equipment

Knowledge of various DoD/industry supply and logistics databases

Knowledge of DoW Demilitarization & Disposal processes

Knowledge of Packaging, Handling, Storage, and Transportation (PHS&T) Logistics

Knowledge of DoW Joint Planning such as Joint Pub 4.0, Joint Logistics

Knowledge of DoW Property Accountability

Knowledge of DAF Operations & Maintenance

Knowledge of DAF Design Interface processes

Knowledge of DAF Maintenance Planning & Management

Knowledge of DAF Requirements Management processes

Knowledge of DAF Risk, Issue, and Opportunity (RIO) processes

Knowledge of DAF Technical Data Packages and processes

Familiarity with DAF Configuration Management processes

Familiarity with FAR 52.245-1 and DFARS Clauses

Familiarity with Wide Area Workflow, IUID Registry, GFP Management through PIEE

Current Certified Professional Logistician (CPL) certification

Current NPMA Certification (CPPS, CPPA, CPPM)

Current Counterfeit Component Detection Certificate

Current Project Management Institute (PMI) Program Management Professional (PMP) certification

This position is 100% onsite at Peterson Space Force Base's (PSFB), Product Support Facility (PSF) given mission requirements and is not eligible for formal hybrid or full remote employment options.

Basic Compensation: $82,500 - $103,100 in Colorado Springs, CO

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.

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