Sr. Technical Advisor Engineering Systems at KBR in Orlando, FL

Sr. Technical Advisor Engineering Systems Location: Orlando, Florida Title: Sr. Technical Advisor Engineering Systems KBR’s Mission Engineering Division delivers complex technical solutions and expert support to the U.S. Department of Defense, specializing in modeling and simulation, cyber transformation, air vehicle mission integration, and lifecycle support. As a trusted partner with a proven history in mission technology, KBR collaborates closely with clients to develop innovative and effective solutions. With a strong ethical framework, KBR prioritizes data security, privacy, and responsible information management to ensure mission success. KBR is seeking a Senior Technical Advisor, Engineering Systems to support a U.S. Navy training modernization program focused on advancing state‑of‑the‑art training systems across surface, undersea, aviation, and non‑aviation domains. This role supports the Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD) and contributes to research and analysis that improves Warfighter readiness across individual, team, and multi‑team training environments. The position plays a critical role in assessing Science & Technology (S&T) initiatives, guiding their transition into operational training systems, and aligning technical efforts with acquisition and budget strategies. This is a part‑time opportunity suited for a senior professional with deep Navy program and acquisition experience seeking meaningful impact. Roles and Responsibilities Analyze completed and maturing Science & Technology (S&T) initiatives within NAWCTSD to assess technical readiness, capability gaps, and transition potential into training systems. Evaluate technical maturity and outcomes of S&T efforts to define viable transition paths into trainers and the broader synthetic training environment. Develop and maintain an integrated roadmap that aligns S&T projects with training system priorities, transition timelines, and interdependencies. Author Program Objective Memorandum (POM) issue sheets aligned with Department of War Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) processes and schedules. Build funding execution profiles that integrate S&T, Procurement, and Operations & Maintenance (O&M) resources in support of roadmap objectives. Create and maintain Driver Trees and Performance‑to‑Plan artifacts to measure progress, outcomes, and alignment to strategic goals. Define acquisition strategies that support the transition of S&T capabilities into programs of record and fielded training systems. Collaborate with government stakeholders, program offices, and engineering teams to ensure technical, budgetary, and schedule alignment across the training enterprise. Basic Qualifications BS Degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline. Minimum 12+ years of related experience in U.S. Navy program management, including full lifecycle execution from requirements definition and planning through delivery, sustainment, and modernization. Active Secret security clearance (or ability to obtain and maintain). Preferred Qualifications Masters degree + 20+ years of experience Defense Acquisition University (DAU) Program Management / Project Management Professional (PMP) Certified with extensive experience managing complex Department of the Navy acquisition and technology programs. Experience developing, authoring, and defending Program Objective Memorandum (POM) issue sheets and budget strategies through multiple PPBE cycles, including briefings to senior OPNAV leadership. Experience with financial execution planning, cost analysis, Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs), and Earned Value Management System (EVMS) reporting to ensure alignment with cost, schedule, and performance objectives. Experience developing and executing acquisition strategies aligned with programs of record, including preparation of Statements of Work (SOWs), CPARs, and other critical acquisition documentation. Experience integrating Science & Technology initiatives into acquisition programs, including roadmap development, transition planning, and alignment to training systems and synthetic environments 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 a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance. 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 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.