Intellectual Property & Data Rights Specialist

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Program Summary

KBRs 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

Looking for a role where your contributions are valued and your potential is unleashed
Join us at KBR as an Intellectual Property & Data Rights Specialist where youll lead critical efforts in configuration identification control standards release management and intellectual property analysis in support of a Project Office in Huntsville AL.

Youll drive digital management excellence and disciplined configuration control ensuring technical accuracy program integrity and readiness across key program assets. Your work will have a direct impact on mission success and the longterm modernization trajectory of premier programs shaping the future of Army aviation and the organizations digital engineering ecosystem.

Were seeking a team player who thrives in a collaborative environment where excellence is the standard. If youre ready to take on new challenges and be part of something extraordinary apply now and lets build a brighter future together!

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Develop a total lifecycle CM program plan to be responsible for the development and integration of CM requirements into system Acquisitions Strategies Life Cycle Sustainment plans Systems Engineering Plans and Contract requirements
• Support Army Aviation acquisition efforts through research and analysis to obtain requested Technical Data and software at the necessary level of data rights to carry out fully organic sustainment of the weapon system over the lifecycle of the program
• Support the assessment of Data Rights assertions associated with the technical Data Package to identify areas of risk to the program
• Support the development of briefings at the Division Chief and Project Manager level
• Conduct research and analysis of CDRL deliverables based on the IP and Data Rights. Provide analysis to decisionmakers on those CDRLS
• Support Working Groups (WG) as required covering IP Data Rights
• Research Government Use Cases and IP Data Right Assertions
• Support the development of a repository on IP and Data Rights Assertions during weapon system development
• Develop/support development of individual product intellectual property strategies and ensure that the strategies secure the product data and the Governments rights in data as well as support the systems acquisitions and sustainment strategies
• Coordinate management activities to include management of intellectual property rights ensuring data visibility access and use of technical data.
• Review and coordinate configuration control activities to ensure change management is assessed authorized and implemented
• Review and provide assessments of Government furnished information for appropriate an accurate markings as well as aid in resolving any markings issues prior to being released

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree plus 8 years of experience working intellectual property analysis to include 3 years of experience working and conducting Data rights assessments
  • Degree substitution: 16 years of related experience in lieu of a degree

• Active Secret Clearance

• Familiarity with laws and policies covering Data Rights including the appropriate FARS and DFARS clauses Army Directive 2018-26 10 USC 2320 DODI 5230.44 and 5010.44; and a willingness to expand on that knowledge
• Experience working Intellectual Property and Data Rights assertions in a government acquisitions office.
• Knowledge of US Army Staffing process and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications:

• IP/Data Rights experience in PEO Aviation

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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