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Space Domain Awareness (SDA) Analyst

KBR Careers
Colorado, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 5/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/11/2026
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Space Domain Awareness (SDA) Analyst

KBR is seeking an experienced Space Domain Awareness (SDA) Analyst to support Combat Forces Command (CFC) S35D, as a contract staff member responsible for the delivery, operational transition, sustainment, and disposition of Space Control and Space Domain Awareness capabilities, including programs achieving Milestone C, Advanced Concept Technology Demonstrations, Rapid Reaction Capabilities, and Prototypes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop, review, staff, and provide recommendations on Operating Concepts, System Concepts, System Training Plans, and support agreements (MOAs, MOUs, ISAs) for SDA sensor operations.
  • Analyze sustainment requirements for both one-time delivery systems and incrementally upgraded systems.
  • Review and staff AF Form 1067s, modification proposals, EDLM/UDLM actions, and verify incorporation of system corrections and upgrades.
  • Analyze and staff recommendations for system decommissioning and disposal.
  • Develop and staff IOC/FOC criteria and participate in Integrated Activation Transition Teams (IATTs).
  • Support development and coordination of operational test plans, MOUs, and testing documentation.
  • Develop inputs for Operational Capabilities, COIs, MOEs, MOS, and MOPs.
  • Develop and coordinate Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) for SDA sensors including phased array radars, mechanical radars, and ground- and space-based optical sensors.
  • Monitor DT&E and OT&E, attend and lead working groups, and resolve system performance issues.
  • Provide lifecycle operational support for phased array, optical, mechanical, space-based, non-traditional, and international sensors across the CFC portfolio.

Qualifications

Required:

  • An active TS/SCI clearance with SAP/SAR eligibility on Day 1, which is something only a U.S. citizen can obtain.
  • 10 years Space Domain Awareness experience, including 6 years supporting DoD or military Service HQ staff in EW/SEW/SDA mission areas.
  • Experience working in classified space environments (SAP/SAR).
  • Joint operations planning experience, including CONOPS, tasking orders, execution orders, deployment orders, and security classification guides.
  • Demonstrated project management experience, including DOTMLPF-P execution on complex programs.
  • Experience operating or supporting SDA systems across military, commercial, or academic environments.
  • Knowledge of USSF SDA weapon systems and experience supporting acquisition, integration, sustainment, and upgrades, including allied and commercial systems.

Desired

  • BA/BS desired

Work Environment

  • Location: Peterson SFB, CO
  • Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-20%
  • Working Hours: Standard

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40hrs

Basic Compensation

$115,000 - $125,000

This range is for Colorado only.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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Salary : $115,000 - $125,000

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