Title:

　　Fire Science Communications Lead (Remote)

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　　Around here, we define the future. We are a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers, and dreamers. But we all share one goal: to improve the world responsibly and safely by supporting the science that informs decision makers and protects Earth.

　　KBR’s Science and Space division is seeking a Fire Science Data Specialist to support our Technical Support Services Contract (TSSC) at the United States Geological Survey (USGS) Earth Resources Observation & Science (EROS) Center (http://eros.usgs.gov/) near Sioux Falls, SD (http://www.siouxfalls.org).

　　This unique position blends project coordination and information with a motivation for contributing to the science of wildfire management. The Fire Science Data Specialist will work closely with the TSSC Project Manager to solicit, formulate, and document technical content for existing and future LANDFIRE products and services (https://landfire.gov/). This role ensures that the needs of partner agencies and the user community alike are fulfilled by time-driven, high-quality, and information-rich activities.

　　RESPONSIBILITIES:

　　Provide direction and oversight for the LANDFIRE Program websites including digital content management of data, product documentation, and management of distribution site functionality

　　Oversee development of data summaries, metrics, analytics on LANDFIRE data products on a routine basis

　　Provide technical content in support of LANDFIRE through consultation with subject matter experts and The Nature Conservancy LANDFIRE Communications Lead

　　Assist in editorial reviews and formatting of technical documents

　　Inform Program Leadership development of communication strategies and implement as directed

　　REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

　　Candidates must meet the requirements listed below to be considered for this position; please note required items on your resume.

　　Education: Must have Associates, Bachelors, or Masters degree, preferably in land cover science, geography, or other related discipline

　　Years of Experience: This position level requires BA/BS relevant study or discipline, with a minimum of 8 years total experience. Additional experience, and/or other education, may be considered as relevant qualifications for the position requirements. Must have minimum 2-3 years of recent and related work experience in land cover science with emphasis on project coordination and a strong interest in supporting the fire science community

　　Solid technical writing

　　Confident presentation style

　　Ability to inform and implement strategies that effectively describe project work and champion its products and services in the fire science community

　　Effective leadership skills that foster collaboration between project teams and partner agencies

　　Curiosity and motivation for analyzing, characterizing, and improving LANDFIRE processes and products

　　Efficient prioritization and execution of tasks while under pressure

　　Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint)

　　PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

　　Familiarity with the LANDFIRE program

　　Ability to apply the proper elicitation method to gather customer requirements via meetings, questionnaires, workflow storyboards, use cases and other methods

　　Ability to navigate and translate between technical and creative writing styles

　　Awareness of land cover validation principles and practices

　　Experience with remote sensing, geographic information systems, or wildland fire and fuel management programs

　　Good understanding of a wide variety of ecological systems and how they function both naturally and after disturbance

　　Specific coursework or relevant work experience in remote sensing, image processing, geographic information systems, geography, forestry, ecology, or fire behavior

　　Geospatial data management (especially raster data management) a plus

　　Proficiency in Sharepoint and Atlassian Jira

　　WORK LOCATION

　　This position supports a coordinated team across multiple locations and offers either remote work status or a hybrid remote – onsite schedule; some travel may be required.

　　STANDARD KBR REQUIREMENTS:

　　All of KBR’s employee’s must be team players, able to communicate effectively with internal and external customers, able to follow safety and quality policies, able to follow company programs, processes, procedures, practices, requirements, goals, and objectives. In addition, they must also be organized, with good time management skills.

　　SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

　　Three years of continuous residency in the US for issuance of a Government Security credential

　　The candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a national agency check and background investigation after hire to obtain a badge for government facility access and user account

　　Experience and/or Education in lieu of these qualifications will be reviewed for applicability to meet these requirements.

　　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.​

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　　KBR partners with several other companies to fulfill its requirements as a government contractor. The selected subcontracting companies align their benefits as closely as possible to those above.

　　Inclusion and Diversity at KBR​

　　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. We Deliver – Together. ​

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　　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.