Senior Configuration Manager

Title:

Senior Configuration Manager

KBR is seeking a Senior Configuration Management / System Integration Engineer to provide SETA support to the Space Rapid Capabilities Office. The selected candidate will support engineering configuration management, system/subsystem integration, interface definition, technical documentation control, capability baseline status, data analysis, and coordination across mission partners for ground and space-related systems in a high-tempo classified environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, recommend, implement, and sustain configuration management procedures for engineering change plans, control procedures, support procedures, program baselines, and technical documentation.
• Perform complex data research and analysis to support management, engineering, and technical projects; prepare data formats, spreadsheets, reports, information products, and status documentation.
• Record, track, and maintain program, capability, interface, and configuration status documents; generate special reports and progress reports as needed.
• Assist engineers and program staff in determining requirements for current and future projects, including interface definitions and documentation needed to support delivery milestones.
• Maintain or advise on software/hardware management plans and procedures to support accountability for COTS, GOTS, and associated hardware/software, including licenses where applicable.
• Track and integrate applicable open architecture, enterprise ground, and universal C2/interface standards to support technology refresh, insertion, service interoperability, and mission system integration.
• Oversee and advise Government program management on integration across full spectrum of interfaces, including coordination with multiple mission partners.
• Coordinate configuration and integration working groups and ensure program/capability documentation is defined to operationally needed levels.
• Provide system and subsystem integration technical expertise for emerging space-related mission areas and communicate recommendations clearly and accurately in oral and written form.

Qualifications:

Required:

• An active TS/SCI clearance is required to be considered for this position, which is something only a U.S. citizen can obtain.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, applied science, systems engineering, configuration management, or related technical discipline; equivalent experience only if permitted by contract and approved by HR/Compensation.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant DoD/IC, Government, or industry experience in configuration management, systems engineering, system integration, engineering data management, ground systems, or space-related mission systems.
• Experience with technical baselines, engineering change control, configuration status accounting, system/subsystem integration, interface documentation, and technical data/reporting products.
• Understanding of space operational environments, mission-user needs, space system engineering, development, integration, and manufacturing concepts.
• Experience supporting DoD program management, Integrated Master Schedules, risk management, SOW/PWS interpretation, and program transition activities.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate across engineering teams, program management, mission partners, and Government stakeholders in classified or controlled environments.
• Strong technical writing, documentation management, data analysis, and briefing skills.

Desired:

• Prior SETA support to a Government program office.
• Five or more years of relevant SAP and/or SCI experience, with recent experience preferred.
• Experience with rapid prototyping, ACAT I/II acquisition programs, integrated air/space/cyber capabilities, and classified mission environments.
• Experience planning, facilitating, or evaluating exercises, training materials, guides, or operational procedures when these duties support configuration/integration readiness.
• Familiarity with IC organizations and classified mission partner coordination.
• Experience supporting system acceptance planning, interface control working groups, or operational test/readiness activities.

Work Environment:

• Location: On-site
• Travel Requirements: Up to 30%  
• Working Hours: Standard

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40hrs

Basic Compensation:

$150,000 - $225,000

This range is for Colorado only.

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

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.

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.

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.

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.