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KBR, Inc.

Junior Battlespace Awareness Operator

KBR, Inc.

Jr. Battlespace Awareness Operator supporting 24/7 space domain awareness operations at KBR.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeChantilly • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $101,700 - $124,300 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in operational monitoring and analytics, with a strong focus on producing time-sensitive reporting and supporting 24/7 operations. Proficient in event characterization and course of action development, with a solid understanding of orbital mechanics and space operations.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Operational MonitoringTime-Sensitive ReportingSDA/Astrodynamics SystemsTop Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information ClearanceOrbital Mechanics

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Hard Skills
Event CharacterizationData ValidationChecklist ExecutionReporting and Briefing ProductionCourse of Action DevelopmentOperational Database ManagementSDA Tools MonitoringAnalytics Systems UsageMission Systems TrackingSpace Surveillance
Soft Skills
CoordinationCommunicationAttention to DetailProblem-SolvingTeam Collaboration
Tools & Technologies
STKASWATLASSPADOCI&W Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
Master’s DegreeBachelor’s DegreeActive TS/SCI Clearance
Industry Keywords
Intelligence CommunitySpace OperationsCounterspace Threat Concepts24/7 OperationsOperational Readiness

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
TypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Monitor SDA tools and threat assessments during 24/7 operations; identify events of interest and follow approved checklists.
  • Maintain RSO custody and update operational databases; validate data against multiple approved sources.
  • Produce routine reports and briefings and provide ad hoc updates for ongoing events; coordinate content review as required.
  • Conduct initial event characterization (timeline, pattern-of-life observations, confidence factors) and recommend next steps for senior decision.
  • Support course of action (COA) development by compiling constraints, impacts, and response options for senior operators.
  • Execute procedures in response to checklist entry criteria with supervision; document actions, outcomes, and rationale.
  • Support testing and integration of developing software capabilities as an operational end user; submit trouble reports and improvement recommendations.
  • Support real-world and exercise-driven planning efforts; maintain readiness through recurring training and certification events.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Master’s degree and 1 year of relevant experience with demonstrated expertise OR Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of relevant experience with demonstrated expertise OR no degree and 4 years of relevant experience with demonstrated expertise.
  • Active Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with adjudicated polygraph.
  • Experience using operational monitoring, analytics, or mission systems to track events and produce time-sensitive reporting.
  • Experience supporting 24/7 operations (watch floor, operations center, or comparable environment) and following documented procedures.
  • 1+ years of experience with STK or other SDA/astrodynamics systems (e.g., ASW, ATLAS, SPADOC, or developing I&W tools) preferred.
  • Experience working with Intelligence Community organizations or joint mission partners supporting space operations preferred.
  • Applied understanding of orbital mechanics, space surveillance, and counterspace threat concepts preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • 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.