Sustainment IPS Specialist at KBR, Inc. in Colorado Springs, CO

Title: Sustainment IPS Specialist

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.

Job Summary:

KBR is seeking a Sustainment IPS 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. 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 Nation’s 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.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Execute the system Product Support Strategy performing IPS across DoW's 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

Required Experience:

• Active DoW SECRET clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI

• Bachelor's 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 Experience:

• Active TS/SCI security clearance

• Master's 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 BOE’s and performing technical evaluations of contract proposals

• Experience developing contract related documents (PWS/SOW/SOO, CDRLs, QASP, etc.)

• Experience with JIRA and Confluence

Compensation:

• For Colorado only, the salary range for this position is approximately $105,000 - $117,000. The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Other Compensation:

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.

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.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re 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 at KBR. Let's shape the future together.

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