Training Lead
At a glance
Senior Learning & Development role at KBR. Chantilly · full-time · $156,800–$191,700 base.
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What you'll do
- Keep operators current on existing and emerging mission tools, with particular attention to flight safety systems
- Build and run training across operating locations so staff are ready before systems arrive
- Prepare personnel to meet operational qualification standards, maintain mission-system skills and handle live space operations
- Train operators on relevant threats and response procedures
What you bring
- A relevant master’s degree plus eleven years of experience, a bachelor’s plus twelve, or no degree plus fourteen
- At least three years working with customer on-orbit systems or space operations programs
- Three years managing training or instructing on space-related tools and systems
- An active TS/SCI clearance with Poly, plus the ability to work independently and lead teams
Who this fits
This senior role suits an experienced space-operations training professional who can lead a team while completing contract work independently. The position is in Chantilly, Virginia, and depends on a contract award.
From the employer
Title:
Training LeadBelong. 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.
This is a contingent position based upon contract award
KBR is seeking a highly motivated and career-oriented Training Lead to join our team. You will be responsible for developing, managing, and executing the training program that enables mission-ready operators within a Space Operations Center. This role ensures personnel are fully qualified to perform operational duties, maintain proficiency on mission systems, and respond effectively to real time space operations.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Ensures operations staff are proficient with existing and nascent tools with a primary focus on flight safety tools
- Responsible for developing and managing training regime at the various operating locations to ensure operator readiness (including threats and responses) prior to any system delivery.
Required Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree plus 11 years of relevant experience with demonstrated expertise or Bachelor’s Degree with 12 years of relevant experience with demonstrated expertise or No Degree with 14 years of relevant experience with demonstrated expertise
- 3 years’ experience relevant to customer on-orbit systems and/or space operations programs
- 3 years’ experience as a training manager and/or instructor for space related tools and/or systems
- Perform contract tasks independently and lead teams
- Active TS/SCI with Poly required to be considered
Basic Compensation:
$156,800 - $191,700
This range is for the Virginia area 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.
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.