Sustainment IPS Specialist
Colorado Springs, CO - USA
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Sustainment IPS SpecialistBelong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!
KBRs National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security this position your work will have a profound impact on the countrys most critical role protecting our national security.
KBR is the prime contractor on the Military Satellite Communications (MILSATCOM) Systems Engineering Integration and Test (MSEIT) contract. KBR is seeking a highly-skilled motivated and proactive teammate to support Mission Delta 8 (MD8) 8th Sustainment Squadron (8STS) located at Peterson Space Force Base (PSFB) CO. We conduct operations and 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 Nations warfighters.
We are looking for an experienced dynamic and effective Sustainment IPS Specialist for a front-facing role within the Government System Program Office to effectively execute IPS activities supporting legacy and transitioning strategic and tactical space-based telecommunication capabilities specifically with the Air Force/Army Antijam Modem (A3M). Future opportunities supporting Protected Band and Wideband MILSATCOM systems which include Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) Enhanced Polar System (EPS) Global Broadcast Service (GBS) and Protected Tactical Enterprise Service (PTES) as part of the MSEIT contract are possible. This position will be joining our high-functioning high-performing MSEIT Sustainment IPT and be an important part of directly and positively affecting warfighter readiness as they employ US Space Force (USSF) systems worldwide in support of full spectrum military operations.
Why Join Us
Innovative Projects: KBRs 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.
Work Environment:
Location: On-Site Peterson Space Force Base Product Support Facility (PSF) Bldg. 2025. 1050 E. Stewart Ave. Colorado Springs CO 80914
Travel Requirements: less than 20%
Working Hours: Standard
Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Execute the system Product Support Strategy performing IPS across DoWs 12 Product Support Elements supporting acquisition transition fielding and sustainment functions
Maintain a collaborative productive and effective relationship within the Program Office and other Government or Service entities MSEIT Sustainment IPT members prime contractors other external contracting activities and field organizations
Regularly participate in facilitate or lead logistics and product support forums such as the Depot Maintenance Activation Working Group (DMAWG) and Product Improvement Working Group (PIWG); manage tasks/actions to closure direct actions for the group or individual participants capture minutes maintain schedules milestones and critical events.
Develop maintain and/or execute key logistics documents and processes including but not limited to the Life Cycle Sustainment Plan (LCSP) and associated annexes Logistics Health Assessments (LHA) Depot Source of Repair Depot Maintenance Activation Plans (DMAP) and property management
Execute and support provisioning logistics supportability analysis demand planning and sparing determinations and fielding which supports the overall program goals as established by the program manager.
Support Transition to Operations (TTO) and sustainment activities and assess sustainment maturity for program Initial Operational Capability (IOC) declaration
Develop presentation materials provide briefings and lead discussions as required in performance of duties
Qualifications:
Required:
Active DoW SECRET clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI
Bachelors degree in Logistics Supply Chain Business or equivalent related degree from an accredited university
8 years experience executing logistics in a Government Program Office or industry for a government program.
Experience planning leading and executing a depot activation (hardware software COMSEC)
Experience authoring logistics products to include an LCSP
Experience with Government programs in Acquisition transitioning to Sustainment
Proficiency in multiple DoW 12 Product Support Elements
Familiarity with USAF logistics systems (D035 DO43 SMART REMIS GCSS etc.)
Familiarity with developing and maintaining technical orders
Familiarity with provisioning cataloging Logistics Supportability (GEIA-STD-0007) and sparing analysis
Strong communication analysis and organizational skills
Proficiency with standard MS Office tools (Word Excel PowerPoint Teams etc.) and SharePoint
Preferred:
Active TS/SCI security clearance
Masters degree in Logistics Supply Chain Business or equivalent related degree from an accredited university
8 years experience DoD SATCOM ACAT I/II acquisition and sustainment life cycle management
DAWIA Certification in Life Cycle Logistics (Advanced or Level III)
Experience performing Reliability Availability Maintainability and Life Cycle Cost analysis
Experience conducting Logistics Supportability Analysis (GEIA-STD-0007)
Experience with Product Support Analysis (SAE TA-STD-0017)
Experience performing item/material management in USAF logistics systems (D035 DO43 SMART REMIS GCSS etc.)
Experience with Weapon System Sustainment funding and Logistics Requirements Determination Process
Experience developing BOEs and performing technical evaluations of contract proposals
Experience developing contract related documents (PWS/SOW/SOO CDRLs QASP etc.)
Experience with JIRA and Confluence
Basic Compensation:$94000-$117000 in Colorado Springs
The offered rate will be based on the selected candidates knowledge skills abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.
Ready to Make a DifferenceIf youre 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.
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 teams 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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