Battle Rhythm Manager

KBR • Arlington, VA • 15h ago

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Program Summary

KBR's Missile, Aviation, and Ground Systems (MAGS) division delivers mission engineering solutions for critical U.S. Army programs, specializing in aviation and ground systems, integrated air and missile defense, and threat and target systems. As a trusted partner of the U.S. Department of Defense, MAGS provides innovative, technology-driven solutions to enhance national security. With a global presence and a strong ethical framework, KBR ensures secure, effective, and mission-ready capabilities worldwide.

Job Summary

The SME will lead the design, implementation, and sustainment of the DASA DEC Operational Model (OP Model), with specific responsibility for developing and managing the organizational Battle Rhythm, the integrated Master Schedule (IMS), and core Knowledge Management (KM) practices. This role ensures decision processes, events, and products are synchronized, governed, and aligned to enable effective decision support and mission execution across DASA DEC and with external stakeholders.

Roles and Responsibilities

Battle Rhythm Management

Establish and manage decision and event governance by chartering processes using PICMOO and the 7-Minute Drill, coordinating changes, and implementing change-control procedures.

Integrate and synchronize battle rhythm activities with external HQDA/ASAE requirements, ensuring alignment through ongoing product management and collaboration with senior leader executive officers.

Develop and maintain operational support tools including Information Flow Diagrams, Staff Matrices, and SharePoint repositories, while assessing current rhythms and recommending improvements to leadership.

Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)

Develop and maintain an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) that sequences inputs, outputs, and decisions derived from the Battle Rhythm.

Ensure strategic alignment and continuity by mapping dependencies, milestones, and deliverables to decision cycles, and syncing with enterprise task trackers and external schedules.

Sustain IMS accuracy and relevance through continuous updates, active monitoring, and structured feedback loops.

Knowledge Management (KM)

Implement and uphold knowledge management practices that support discoverability, accessibility, and reuse of decision products across DASA DEC.

Develop and maintain organizational structures including taxonomies, repositories, collaborative sites, and standards for information sharing, records management, and decision documentation.

Facilitate continuous learning and improvement through after-action reviews and lessons-learned capture processes.

OP Model Implementation

Operationalize the OP Model framework by translating conceptual elements into actionable processes, tools, and governance mechanisms across DASA DEC functions.

Integrate key planning systems such as the Battle Rhythm and IMS into the OP Model to ensure cohesive execution and alignment.

Support and refine implementation through staff training, ongoing assessments, feedback incorporation, and recommendations based on evolving mission needs.

Deliverables

Maintain and update core operational products including Decision Process Charters, Event Charters (7-Minute Drills), Information Flow Diagrams, Staff Matrices, and the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) synchronized with the Battle Rhythm.

Centralize and manage operational capabilities through SharePoint, supporting Battle Rhythm, IMS, and Knowledge Management functions, while executing daily oversight of inputs, outputs, and schedule synchronization.

Support leadership engagement and model sustainment by delivering regular reports and briefs, implementing the OP Model roadmap, and refining processes based on feedback and evolving requirements.

Basic Qualifications

Master's Degree in a related field and a minimum of 20 years of directly related experience

Active Top Secret Clearance

Proven experience in Battle Rhythm and IMS development within Army/DoD organizations.

Knowledge of Army/Joint decision cycles and staff processes.

Strong background in Knowledge Management principles and tools.

Experience with process mapping, event charters, and decision support products.

Familiarity with Army Vantage, Power BI, and enterprise task management systems preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

Excellent communication and facilitation skills, especially with senior leaders and staff.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBRAt 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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