Weapons, Tactics, and Training Support SME

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Weapons, Tactics, and Training Support SME

KBR is seeking a Weapons, Tactics, and Training Support Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide on-site support to Headquarters Combat Forces Command (HQ CFC) in Colorado Springs, CO.

This role supports the Weapons and Tactics Branch in delivering high-impact warfighting outcomes across the U.S. Space Force tactical enterprise—including WEPTAC execution, tactics-cycle management, and enterprise tactics knowledge management. A strong candidate has operational weapons and tactics experience in space mission areas and is comfortable operating in a fast-paced HQ environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support service-level Weapons and Tactics Conference (WEPTAC) planning and execution, including agenda/content development, planning conferences/OPTs, leader engagements, and task management.
• Provide direct support to the USSF tactics cycle, including coordinating stakeholders across multiple units and maintaining disciplined execution across tactics Lines of Effort (LOEs).
• Support tactics development and assessment initiatives (e.g., Warp Core) by educating stakeholders on tactics-cycle processes and executing tactics-cycle-specific coordination requirements.
• Support development and sustainment of enterprise tactics knowledge management capabilities (e.g., Space Wiki / TTP repository efforts) by providing weapons system and process expertise, coordination support, and test/validation activities.
• Assist with development and refinement of tactics-related guidance and documentation to ensure clarity, senior-leader alignment, and executable direction.
• Coordinate across HQ CFC divisions and external stakeholders to enable synchronized tactics development and training support outcomes.
• Travel may be required for limited durations to support customer events.
  
  

Qualifications

Required:

• An active TS/SCI clearance required to be considered for this job (U.S. citizenship required).
• 3 years of weapons and tactics or training experience.
• Strong understanding of space capabilities and operational employment considerations.
• Experience working on a headquarters staff (e.g., USSF, USAF, Combatant Command, CFC, STARCOM, or equivalent).
• Experience providing strategic advice, technical guidance, analysis, and recommendations.
• Ability to multi-task and produce high-quality products in a high-tempo, collaborative environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Word, Excel).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; comfortable engaging senior leaders and action officers.
• Must be willing and able to work daily in a SCIF.
  
  

Desired

• BA/BS degree.
• In-depth experience with U.S. Space Force weapon systems, platforms, and mission areas.
• Experience with joint/service-level weapons and tactics development and/or conference execution.
• Enterprise task management tool proficiency.
  
  

Work Environment

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

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40hrs

Basic Compensation

$120,000 - $130,000

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.

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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