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Cambridge, MA · On-site

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Title: Subject Matter Expert Subject Matter Expert KBR, in support of the Volpe Center's Transportation Technology and Engineering Mission Solutions (TTEMS) program, is seeking a Subject Matter ...

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The Subject Matter Expert I (SME I) full-time position supports the headquarters staff for a U.S. Federal agency and its stakeholders. In support of the agency's mission, the SME I is a tactical ...

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Description We are seeking a motivated Common Aviation Command and Control System (CAC2S) Subject Matter Expert to join our team supporting the United States Marine Corps. In this role, you will ...

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Subject Matter Expert

KBR

Cambridge, MA • On-site

$120 - $135/hr

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Title:

Subject Matter Expert

Subject Matter Expert

KBR, in support of the Volpe Center's Transportation Technology and Engineering Mission Solutions (TTEMS) program, is seeking a Subject Matter Expert.

The Volpe Center supports the Department of Transportation modes, other agencies in the federal government, and non-federal projects related to research and innovation in transportation. The Volpe Center serves as a multidisciplinary center of expertise for the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and other federal agencies. The Volpe Center works to anticipate emerging transportation issues and provides technical, operational, and institutional solutions to complex global challenges. It focuses on key priorities such as safety, infrastructure, innovation, and efficiency.

KBR's Subject Matter Expert (SME) will support the development of enroute supersonic aircraft noise Standards and Recommended Practices (SARP). This task includes leading the Volpe and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) delegation to the Supersonic Task Group (SSTG) to drive SARP development in supersonic air travel.

Candidate must be able to obtain Public Trust Clearance. This position requires an individual to have resided in the United States for 3 out of the last 5 years.

Essential Job functions:

  • Leading the ICAO CAEP Supersonic Task Group (SSTG) to drive SARP development, ensuring US interests are protected during technical discussions.
  • Leading SSTG includes the organization and facilitation of technical subgroup and ad-hoc group meetings. The SME will also provide technical planning, analysis, and advice on the milestones and deliverables of SSTG.
  • The SME will travel, if necessary, to attend WG1 meetings in-person and produce Information Papers and/or Working Papers to accomplish the milestones and deliverables

Basic Qualifications

  • This position requires United States residency for three of the last five years.
  • Must be able to be cleared for a position of Public Trust through the Department of Transportation.
  • Demonstrated technical competence and experience in supersonic aircraft-related programs and analyses.
  • Understanding of customer mission and strategic goals.
  • Good communicator and adept at presenting technical analysis reports
  • Strong interpersonal skills to interact with stakeholders: sponsors, customers, as well as project technical staff.

Basic Compensation:
$120.00 - $135.00 hourly

This pay range applies to Cambridge, MA location only.


The offered rate will be based on contract affordability and the selected candidate's working location, knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience, and in consideration of internal parity.

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.

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At KBR, we partner with government and industry clients to provide purposeful and comprehensive solutions with an emphasis on efficiency and safety. With a full portfolio of services, proprietary technologies and expertise, our employees are ready to handle projects and missions from planning and design to sustainability and maintenance. Whether at the bottom of the ocean or in outer space, our clients trust us to deliver the impossible on a daily basis.

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10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Houston, TX, US

Year founded

1998

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