KBR - Chevy Chase, MD
posted 3 months ago
KBR is seeking a highly motivated and career-oriented Research and Technology Protection Lead to join our team in Bethesda, MD. This position is critical in formulating and evaluating research initiatives and activities that align with our strategic goals. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting thorough security reviews to ensure compliance with established protocols and standards. Additionally, the role involves developing comprehensive Risk Assessment documents that identify security, counter-intelligence, and protection requirements necessary for safeguarding our research and technology assets. The Research and Technology Protection Lead will also be tasked with performing Performer Vulnerability Assessments, which include evaluating the level of foreign ownership or influence, business activities, and financial concerns that may impact our operations. Another key responsibility is to develop and update Export Control Assessments that clearly identify actual deliverables, ensuring that all research and technology activities comply with relevant export control laws and regulations. This position requires a deep understanding of the intelligence community (IC) and the ability to navigate complex security environments. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in program security guidance documentation, both original and derivative, and will be adept at abstracting complex ideas from data gathered from multiple sources. Interaction with senior leaders and research and development (R&D) program managers is a critical aspect of this role, necessitating strong communication and interpersonal skills.