Title:

Risk Management Specialist

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.

KBR is seeking a Risk Management Specialist to join our team in El Segundo, CA. This is an excellent opportunity to join a small, hand selected systems engineering team defining the next generation of space communication systems supporting US Space Force and Space Systems Command (SSC) Advanced MILSATCOM Division (SZM). You will support Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) activities in a multidisciplinary and collaborative environment. You will work onsite, co-located and closely integrated with the Government Customer.

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.

Key Responsibilities:

Support the Gov’t program office with risk management, stakeholder communication and coordination, and risk activity planning, tracking and reporting.Administer the Risk Management process, schedule meetings, and publish agendas and minutes.Assist in identification and assessment of risks.Maintain list of risks, impact statements, risk exposure assessments, and mitigation plans.Proactively work with risk owners to track changes to risk handling plans and risk assessments.Build Risk Management briefings, document minutes and track accomplishment of action items.Coordinate, record, and implement the results of customer decisions.

Work Environment:

Location: On-siteTravel Requirements: MinimalWorking Hours: Standard

 Required Qualifications: 

Bachelor's degree3+ years’ experience in program-level risk management5+ years’ experience working in an engineering environmentExpert level knowledge of the Risk Management processWorking level knowledge with Risk Management toolsAbility to multi-task, prioritize tasks, and quickly adjust in a rapidly changing environmentDemonstrated ability to coordinate with numerous stakeholdersStrong interpersonal skills, communication (oral and written), and presentation skillsProficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)US Citizenship and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance is required to be considered for this positionEligibility for or an active TS/SCI Security Clearance is required to be considered for this position

Preferred Qualifications:

BS in technical field, such as engineering, mathematics, physics, or computer scienceExpert level knowledge with Risk Management toolsCertifications in Systems Engineering (INCOSE ESEP, CSEP)PMP certificationKnowledge and experience in Jira and ConfluenceExperience working within an SE&I environment or contractExperience working on DoD programsUnderstanding of the DoD acquisition processExperience working with military and government representatives, FFRDC (Aerospace) representatives, development contractors, sub-contractors, and vendors

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Basic Compensation: $120,000 - $150,000

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Additional 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.

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.