KBR Careers · 10 hours ago
SME - Modeling, Simulation & Wargaming
Orlando, Florida
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
20+ years expKBR is a company specializing in mission technology, focusing on modeling and simulation for the U.S. Department of War. They are seeking a highly experienced Subject Matter Expert in Modeling & Simulation and wargaming to lead complex technical efforts and guide multidisciplinary teams in advanced decision-making and capability development.
Information Technology & Services
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary subject matter expert for advanced M&S and wargaming system integration, providing expert guidance, recommendations, and problem solving across complex technical areas
Conduct physical testing, structured data analysis, and technical interpretation to validate models, simulations, and analytical frameworks
Lead the preparation of system assessments, integration strategies, implementation plans, and test and evaluation artifacts aligned with program goals and emerging capability requirements
Provide technical leadership and direction to cross-functional engineering, analysis, and software development teams engaged in multi-million-dollar research, development, and acquisition efforts
Evaluate emerging technologies—including AI/ML, microservices-based architectures, and advanced analytics—to inform modernization roadmaps and M&S federation strategies
Translate operational and capability requirements into detailed technical specifications, ensuring traceability through the acquisition and engineering lifecycle
Mentor team members, provide constructive feedback, and support workforce development within the project team
Coordinate with government customers, industry partners, and stakeholders to ensure alignment of technical execution with mission objectives
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship and Active DoD Secret clearance (or ability to obtain)
Bachelor's degree in a related field and 20+ years of experience, or 28+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree
Extensive experience providing subject matter expertise in Modeling & Simulation, systems analysis, or related DoD technical domains
Preferred
Advanced degree (M.S. or higher) in Operations Research, Mathematics, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
Experience integrating AI/ML technologies into modeling and simulation or analytical decision-support systems
Background in VV&A, analytics for AoA studies, wargaming tool development, or multi-domain simulation environments
Certifications such as DAWIA Engineering or Program Management
Experience coordinating with multiple DoD stakeholders, FFRDCs, and industry partners on large-scale M&S or wargaming initiatives
Benefits
401K plan with company match
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
AD&D
Flexible spending account
Disability
Paid time off
Flexible work schedule
Company
KBR Careers
At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that are helping governments and companies around the world take on the great challenges of our time.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Becky Sewell
Chief Training Officer (CTO)
Dana Dorsey
Sr. VP, Chief Financial Officer
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