KBR

Title:

System Engineer - Risk Management

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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

Who We Are

KBR Government Solutions delivers full life cycle professional and technical solutions that improve operational readiness and drive innovation. Our solutions help ensure mission success on land, air, sea, space and cyberspace for the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, NASA and other federal agencies. KBR’s areas of expertise include engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity. KBR strives to create a safer, more secure and sustainable world by bringing together the best and brightest to deliver technologies and solutions that help our customers accomplish their most critical missions and objectives.

The Mission Ahead

This role is with KBR’s Government Solutions U.S. division. At KBR Government Solutions, we don't just envision a world that's safer, more secure, and sustainable - we create it. Our legacy of delivering advanced full life cycle professional and technical solutions is matched only by our commitment to operational readiness and innovation. As stewards of critical missions for the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, NASA, and other key federal entities, we excel in engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT, and cybersecurity. United in our quest for excellence, KBR stands at the vanguard, ready to transform possibilities into impactful realities for a better tomorrow.

Who You Are

You’re a strategic and detail-oriented Systems Engineer: Risk Manager with a strong background in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks within complex systems and projects. Your expertise in risk management, system architecture, and engineering principles allows you to develop robust strategies that minimize potential threats and ensure system resilience. You excel at balancing technical requirements with risk mitigation strategies, ensuring that projects are both secure and successful.

At KBR, you bring a proactive mindset and a strong ability to anticipate and manage risks, safeguarding critical systems and operations. Known for your analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and ability to collaborate across teams, you thrive in environments where your strategic input ensures the continued success and stability of mission-critical systems.

What You'll Do

In the role of Systems Engineer: Risk Manager, your duties will include:

• Lead risk assessments and develop risk management plans for systems and projects across various domains.
• Identify potential risks, threats, and vulnerabilities within system designs and operations.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to create and implement risk mitigation strategies and solutions.
• Conduct regular risk reviews and ensure compliance with safety, security, and regulatory standards.
• Use data analysis tools to evaluate system performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Communicate risk assessments and mitigation plans to stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Assist in the development of system architectures and designs with a focus on minimizing risks.
• Support the creation of contingency plans and disaster recovery procedures to address critical system failures.
• Stay up to date with industry best practices, standards, and regulatory requirements related to risk management.

Requirements:

• Must be a US or Australian citizen
• Must Possess an active US Top Secret/SCI w/ Polygraph or AUS PV Clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Risk Management, or a related field.
• Must have 7 years of related experience supporting large systems and sub-systems.
• Experience in Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
• Proven experience in systems engineering and risk management.
• Strong understanding of risk analysis tools and techniques.
• Expertise in system architecture and lifecycle management.
• Ability to assess and mitigate technical, operational, and financial risks.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and senior leadership.

This role will be located in Alice Springs. This position is expected to be onsite 100%.

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At KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, 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 more inclusive and diverse company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient, and safer.

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.