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Geospatial Data Support at KBR, Inc. · Canberra
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Job Description
Title: Geospatial Data Support At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.
Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions.
Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact.
Candidates who join KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment.
KBR in Australia
With over 65 years working on some of Australia’s largest and most complex projects, KBR has unmatched experience supporting the nation’s critical infrastructure, energy transition and national security priorities. KBR has around 2,000 employees throughout Australia, who are focused on delivering innovative technology and engineering solutions for a safer, more secure and sustainable future.
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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.
The Opportunity:
We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Geospatial Data Support Officer to join our Mission Integration team. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of Defence capability, delivering critical geospatial data services that directly enable mission planning activities for Australian Defence Force aviation and intelligence operations.
In the role, you will play a key role in acquiring, managing, analysing and distributing mission-critical geospatial data that supports Defence's Mission Planning Systems. You'll collaborate with a diverse range of stakeholders, contribute to system airworthiness through rigorous data assurance activities, and have the opportunity to participate in precision GNSS field survey collection activities supporting advanced Defence platforms such as the MQ-4C Triton.
As the ideal candidate, you are an experienced geospatial professional with a strong technical foundation and a passion for delivering accurate, high-quality data solutions. You thrive in complex and highly regulated Defence environments, where attention to detail, data integrity and quality assurance are critical to mission success.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct geospatial data manipulation and management to develop military specific data sets as required.
- Analyse geospatial data and develop custom reports as required.
- Conducting data assurance and configuration management activities for MPS data, as required, to maintain system airworthiness.
- Develop and maintain mission planning data acquisition and distribution policy.
- Devise and implement efficient and secure procedures for data handling and analysis with attention to all technical aspects.
- Support others in the daily use of Mission Planning Systems by providing quality geospatial data.
- Monitor and analyse information and data systems and evaluate their performance to discover ways of enhancing them (new technologies, upgrades etc.).
- Ensure digital databases and archives are protected from security breaches and data losses.
- Troubleshoot data-related problems and authorize maintenance or modifications to geospatial data sets.
- Conduct data backup and recovery planning.
- Review or generate work instructions to document specific and repeatable procedures to aid in redundancy, configuration control and accountability of geospatial products produced.
- Manage and maintain data storage repositories for ADF Aviation and Geospatial MPS data.
- Format and structure data to so it can be consumed by Mission Planning Software.
- Co-ordinate and distribute periodic data updates to users.
- Validate, convert, modify, combine, and export geospatial data in Mission Planning System compatible formats.
As the ideal candidate you will bring:
- Minimum six years’ experience in the Spatial industry.
- An understanding of spatial data collection, storage, analysis, and translation methods.
- Experience in conducting quality analysis to ensure adequacy, accuracy, and legitimacy of spatial data.
- Experience in spatial data management and the appropriate storage mechanisms.
- Experience in the use or knowledge of various geospatial software applications, such as the ESRI Suite of Products, Global Mapper and FME.
- Experience in dealing with stakeholders at various levels to understand and collate the user’s spatial data requirements.
- Experience in precision GNSS field survey collection.
All candidates will be required to hold and maintain an active NV1 Defence Security Clearance. Only candidates holding a NV1 Clearance or above should apply.
What we will offer you:
- A workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work
- Flexible working
- Competitive salary (including annual reviews)
- Paid parental leave
- Income protection
- Corporate rewards
- Salary packaging/Novated leasing
- Employee stock purchase plans
- Flu shots, skin checks and discounted private health insurance
- Career development: Online learning, mentorship and career pathways
If you’re ready to shape tomorrow, let’s get started. Apply Now!
Please note. Shortlisting will take place as applications are received; therefore the advertisement may close early if a suitable candidate is identified.
As a Major Service Provider of the Australian Defence Force, an AGSVA security clearance will be required and compliance to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). As such, our hiring decisions are based on the key requirements of each role and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and experiences.
Notice to Third Parties/Recruitment Agencies: KBR Australia does not accept unsolicited resumes or any liability associated with fees or costs from recruitment agencies, search firms or third parties who have not been engaged directly on this job opportunity. Candidates interested in applying are welcome to submit their application online.
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.