Title:
Military Orders Development SMEKBR is seeking a Military Orders Development SME to provide Headquarters STARCOM with on-site support in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
A strong candidate has experience managing, developing, and disseminating Commander’s Operations Orders. In this position, you will:
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, coordinate, and revise the Commander’s Annual Operations Order.
- Support Operations Order task tracking and assessments.
- Respond to HHQ Planning Orders, Tasking Orders, and Execution Orders.
- Develop orders IAW Commander’s Guidance and Intent, doctrine, planning guidance and instructions.
- Support exercise, training, and assessment of orders.
- Track assigned tasks received from HHQ through formal orders.
- Conduct planning activities to include mission analysis, course of action (COA) development, COA analysis, COA comparison, COA approval, and orders production.
- Interface with internal/external stakeholder staffs in HQ STARCOM, HQ USSF, USSPACECOM, Field Commands and associated Deltas.
- Facilitate management of Current Operations activities and task management.
- Travel may be required for limited durations to support Customer events.
Qualifications:
Required:
- An active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility is required, which is something only a U.S. citizen can obtain.
- 3+ years of HQ-level experience developing military orders.
- BA/BS degree (5 years of relevant experience may substitute).
- Headquarters experience in the US Space Force, US Air Force, Combatant Command, Field Command or equivalent.
- Experience with providing strategic advice, technical guidance, analysis and recommendations.
- Demonstrated ability to prepare quality products including briefings and staff packages for senior leaders.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to multi-task and turn staff products rapidly in a dynamic environment.
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite.
- Ability to work with both internal and external senior leaders, offices, directorates, and action officers.
- The ability to work in a secure, confined location (i.e., SCIF).
Desired:
- Experience with US Space Force weapon systems and missions.
- Experience with Joint- or Service-level strategy and/or exercise development.
- ETMS2 or Task Management Tool proficiency.
Work Environment:
- Location: Plaza of the Rockies
- Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-20%
- Working Hours: Standard
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40hrs
Basic Compensation:
$115,000 - $125,000
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.
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