Senior OPSEC Threat & Risk Assessment Specialist / Deputy OPSEC Lead

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Senior OPSEC Threat & Risk Assessment Specialist / Deputy OPSEC Lead

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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

The Senior OPSEC Threat & Risk Assessment Specialist serves as the principal technical and operational deputy to the TRMC Operations Security Program Manager (OPSEC PM). This role is established to lead, execute, and institutionalize comprehensive OPSEC threat and risk assessment processes across TRMC corporate programs and the Department of Defense (DoD) Major Range and Test Facility Base (MRTFB) enterprise.

The incumbent directly operationalizes the DoD Five-Step OPSEC Process, spearheads the utilization of the Enterprise Protection Risk Management (EPRM) tool suite, builds and leads deployable multidisciplinary assessment teams, and establishes enduring operational partnerships with external defense, intelligence, and counterintelligence entities (including the FBI, DCSA, and Service Counterintelligence elements). Required Knowledge, Skills, and Professional Experience

• Experience: Minimum of 7-10 years of direct experience in Operations Security (OPSEC), Counterintelligence, Information Protection, or DoD Mission Assurance. Direct experience conducting field assessments across test ranges, laboratories, or complex technical programs is preferred.

• Clearance: Active Top Secret security clearance with current Single-Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) and immediate eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).

• Certifications:

• DoD OPSEC Program Manager / OPSEC Fundamentals Certification (e.g., CDSE, IOSS OPSE-2500/3500, or equivalent).

• Defense Security Enterprise SPēD certification (SFPC, SPSC) is highly desirable.

• Interpersonal and Leadership Acumen: Demonstrated track record of recruiting, mentoring, and directing cross-functional assessment teams; outstanding conflict-resolution and stakeholder-management skills across mixed military, civil service, and defense contractor teams.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Professional Experience

• Experience: Minimum of 7-10 years of direct experience in Operations Security (OPSEC), Counterintelligence, Information Protection, or DoD Mission Assurance. Direct experience conducting field assessments across test ranges, laboratories, or complex technical programs is preferred.

• Clearance: Active Top Secret security clearance with current Single-Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) and immediate eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).

• Certifications:

• DoD OPSEC Program Manager / OPSEC Fundamentals Certification (e.g., CDSE, IOSS OPSE-2500/3500, or equivalent).

• Defense Security Enterprise SPēD certification (SFPC, SPSC) is highly desirable.

• Interpersonal and Leadership Acumen: Demonstrated track record of recruiting, mentoring, and directing cross-functional assessment teams; outstanding conflict-resolution and stakeholder-management skills across mixed military, civil service, and defense contractor teams.

Basic Compensation:

$175,000 - $210,000 (For VA 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.

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 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.