Transition to Operations Specialist

Title: Transition to Operations Specialist Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! KBR is seeking a Tactical Transition to Operations Specialist to join our team in Colorado Springs, CO. KBR is the prime contractor on the Military Satellite Communications (MILSATCOM) Systems Engineering, Integration and Test (MSEIT) contract. The MSEIT effort provides leading edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) for the Space Force’s Space Systems Command (SSC). We acquire state of the art Military and Commercial Satellite Communications (SATCOM) systems, providing global secure, survivable, and protected communications for our nation’s warfighters. We seek technical 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. 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. Responsibilities: • Provide expertise in system acquisition and transition to operations/sustainment planning, scheduling, analysis, requirements verification, evaluating technical documentation, and capability integration for SATCOM programs in the acquisition lifecycle • Develop and/or evaluate various life cycle documentation to include, but not limited to: project reports, briefings, Transition Support Plans, provisioning documents, Operational Acceptance (OA) and Initial Operational Capability (IOC) Plans, Materiel Fielding Plans (MFP), OA/IOC criteria, Integrated Schedules, Agreements, Request for Proposal (RFP) documentation, Development Contractor Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) and Data Deliverable (DD) documents, etc. • Participate in site survey planning and execution • Evaluate Program-related documentation and coordinate with Program Office, HQ Combat Forces Command (CFC), and Delta 8 concerning OA, IOC, or Full Operational Capability (FOC) requirements and on Technical Orders/Manuals, Training, potential early use, OA, IOC, and/or FOC requirements • Lead and manage system transition to operations/sustainment process and activities, facilitate timely OA/IOC criteria closure and collect artifacts, assess system modifications/upgrades/changes/certifications, provisioning, evaluate transition readiness against requirements and schedules, monitor progress, identify/assess deficiencies and potential risks, document transition lessons learned for process improvement, and report status with recommendations to the Program Office • Participate in and/or facilitate transition planning forums and working groups to include, but not limited to: Transition Management Working Group (TMWG), Integration meetings, Training Planning Team, technical design reviews, etc. • Create and manage electronic databases • Travel: approximately 10% Work Environment: Location:  On-site Travel Requirements:  Minimal Working Hours:  Standard Qualifications: Required Skills: • Active DoD Secret Clearance • Bachelor’s degree • 15+ years experience in DoD systems acquisition life cycle management, system transition, and/or operations • Program Office and/or HQ SpOC (previous HQ AFSPC) process knowledge/experience • Experience in capability transition to operations, integration, fielding, and support (Operational Acceptance, Initial Operational Capability, site activation) • Experience in SATCOM satellite operations • Working autonomously with Government customer, leading teams and projects, establishing/executing/monitoring milestone