Plans and Strategy Lead

KBR Wyle Services, LLC

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Chantilly, Virginia Until 8/21/2026 14+ years exp First posted March 6, 2026 Last posted March 6, 2026
Job description

Title:

Plans and Strategy Lead

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.

This is a contingent position based upon contract award

KBR is seeking a highly motivated and career-oriented Plans and Strategy Lead to join our team. You will be responsible for shaping the long‑range operational vision, strategic direction, and mission planning framework for a Space Operations Center. This role ensures the organization is postured to meet current and emerging space mission demands by integrating strategic guidance, operational concepts, and enterprise priorities into actionable plans

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Applies broad expertise to the join planning processes and COCOM processes to evolve IC participation and input into daily operations.
  • Focuses on quality of the training the exercises provide and the follow-on implementation of that training into procedures, orders, plans, tools and crew qualification products.

Required Qualifications:

  • Master’s Degree plus 11 years of relevant space domain awareness / operations experience with demonstrated expertise or bachelor’s degree with 12 years of relevant experience with demonstrated experience with demonstrated expertise or No Degree with 14 years of relevant experience with demonstrated experience with demonstrated expertise
  • 7 years combined experience in IC and/or DOD exercises and planning processes
  • 2 years combined relevant operations floor and/or project management experience working with other IC organizations and Combatant Commands
  • Active TS/SCI with Poly required to be considered

  • Strong oral and written communications skills
  • Be able to perform contract tasks independently and lead teams

Basic Compensation:

$191,100 - $$233,600

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.

About this role

Summary

Lead strategic planning for space operations, integrating defense and intelligence strategies.

Job title

Plans and Strategy Lead

Experience level

14+ years

Minimum experience

14+ years exp

Industry

defense

Location requirements

Chantilly, Virginia, on-site work only

Salary

$191k–$234k

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

space domain awarenessoperationsstrategic planningcommunicationteam leadership

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

space domain awarenessoperationsspace defensestrategic planningspace systems
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Chantilly, VA, USA

On-site City