Space Doctrine SME - STARCOM

Space Doctrine SME - STARCOM

KBR is seeking a Space Doctrine Subject Matter Expert to provide on-site support to Headquarters Space Training and Readiness Command (HQ STARCOM) at Patrick SFB, FL.

A strong candidate has experience drafting, staffing, and finalizing doctrine and governance products. In this position, you will:

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop structure and assist in the development of USSF keystone and operational doctrine publications, doctrine notes, and doctrine publication subsets within the USSF doctrine hierarchy.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert for USSF doctrine development, including processes, staffing, training, and incorporation into USSF products and processes.
• Conduct systematic and periodic review of Service, Joint, and Allied doctrine publications; staff publications for inputs from USSF Field Commands and consolidate inputs to ensure all USSF equities are addressed.
• Review trends, events, programs, and initiatives; assess impacts to Department of the Air Force (DAF) and USSF policy, strategy, and doctrine; and develop recommendations to mitigate or exploit those impacts.
• Analyze operating concepts to ensure alignment with USSF policies, doctrine, and equities; analyze mission-relevant documents, articles, briefings, and other sources; and summarize key issues and recommendations.
• Attend meetings, conferences, and technical exchanges; capture decisions and translate outcomes into clear, staff-ready products and staffing packages.
• Manage Mission Operations Directorate-level coordination across STARCOM staff and functions, including internal and external tasking, unity of effort across command lines of effort, and routine reporting and coordination as directed.
• Own end-to-end development and staffing of products such as: HQ / FIELDCOM governance documentation defining directorate roles, tasks, and processes; Service-level wargaming instruction development; Continuity of Operations (COOP) plans and updates, including companion Crisis Action Team (CAT) directives; Service-level doctrine updates and participation in writing teams; Task management workflows supporting staffing actions, suspense tracking, and leadership coordination.
• Travel may be required for limited durations to support Customer events.

Qualifications:

Required:

• An active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility is required to be considered for this position, which is something only a U.S. citizen can obtain.
• BA/BS degree (5 years of relevant experience may substitute)
• Demonstrated ability to write and staff doctrine-level products, including USSF, Service, or Joint doctrine publications, governance directives, or similar materials.
• Headquarters experience in the US Space Force, US Air Force, Combatant Command, Field Command or equivalent.
• Experience with providing strategic advice, technical guidance, analysis and recommendations.
• Excellent written communication skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to multi-task and turn staff products rapidly in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to work with both internal and external senior leaders, offices, directorates, and action officers.
• The ability to work in a secure, confined location (i.e., SCIF).

Desired:

• Direct experience drafting or staffing USSF Service-level doctrine, including keystone or operational publications.
• Experience coordinating inputs and adjudicating comments across USSF Field Commands and Headquarters organizations.
• USSF training experience, such as training policy development, curriculum support, training strategy, or Headquarters-level training staff work.
• Familiarity with continuity planning, crisis-action documentation, and formal staffing and approval processes.
• Task Management Tool proficiency.

Work Environment:

• Location: On-site at Patrick SFB, FL
• Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-20%
• Working Hours: Standard

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40hrs

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.

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.

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.

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