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Operations Specialist roles are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with backgrounds in business, supply chain, industrial engineering, or management. Most positions qualify as STEM-adjacent or directly STEM-eligible, giving you up to 36 months of OPT work authorization if your degree qualifies.
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COMSEC Operations Warehouse Specialist
Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!
KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.
Why Join Us?
- Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
- Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
- Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support: Individual will support the customer’s COMSEC Central Office of Record (COR), providing cradle-to-grave accountability and archiving of COMSEC material.
- Manage: Manage equipment and accountable components within the customer material control system.
- Inventory: Conduct semi-annual inventory of all COMSEC material in the organization.
- Logistics: Deliver warehouse and logistics support.
- Materials: Ship and receive materials as required.
- Coordinate: Interface with external entities to coordinate transfer of material and equipment.
Work Environment:
- Location: On-site
- Travel Requirements: Minimal
- Working Hours: Standard
Qualifications
Required:
- Clearance: TS/SCI with Polygraph
- COMSEC: 2 or more years' experience handling / managing COMSEC materials
- Materials: Warehouse experience to include the movement of goods and materials
- Logistics: support and experience
- Inventory: Experience with tracking and inventory of materials through software/databases, inventory control systems property records
- Security: Familiarity with handling and security requirements for COMSEC material
Desired:
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in related field
- INTEL: Intelligence community experience
- Software: Familiarity with IApp software/database
- Skills: Detail oriented
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let's shape the future together.
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.
Title:
COMSEC Operations Warehouse Specialist
Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!
KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.
Why Join Us?
- Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
- Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
- Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support: Individual will support the customer’s COMSEC Central Office of Record (COR), providing cradle-to-grave accountability and archiving of COMSEC material.
- Manage: Manage equipment and accountable components within the customer material control system.
- Inventory: Conduct semi-annual inventory of all COMSEC material in the organization.
- Logistics: Deliver warehouse and logistics support.
- Materials: Ship and receive materials as required.
- Coordinate: Interface with external entities to coordinate transfer of material and equipment.
Work Environment:
- Location: On-site
- Travel Requirements: Minimal
- Working Hours: Standard
Qualifications
Required:
- Clearance: TS/SCI with Polygraph
- COMSEC: 2 or more years' experience handling / managing COMSEC materials
- Materials: Warehouse experience to include the movement of goods and materials
- Logistics: support and experience
- Inventory: Experience with tracking and inventory of materials through software/databases, inventory control systems property records
- Security: Familiarity with handling and security requirements for COMSEC material
Desired:
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in related field
- INTEL: Intelligence community experience
- Software: Familiarity with IApp software/database
- Skills: Detail oriented
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let's shape the future together.
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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as an Operations Specialist
Target companies with established OPT workflows
Large logistics firms, consulting agencies, and healthcare systems hire Operations Specialists regularly and often have HR teams familiar with OPT paperwork. Smaller companies may be open but require more education on your work authorization timeline.
Clarify your STEM OPT eligibility upfront
If your degree is in industrial engineering, information systems, or supply chain management, you likely qualify for 24-month STEM OPT extension. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO before interviews so you can communicate eligibility accurately to employers.
Frame OPT as low-risk sponsorship for employers
OPT requires no employer petition or USCIS filing fees. Employers simply verify your EAD card. Leading with this in recruiter conversations removes the most common objection before it becomes a reason to pass on your application.
Emphasize process improvement credentials
Lean Six Sigma certification, ERP system experience, or data analytics skills make your profile significantly stronger for operations roles. Employers hiring at the OPT stage often value demonstrated efficiency outcomes over raw tenure in the field.
Apply before your OPT start date when possible
You can begin interviewing and receive offers before your OPT authorization begins. Starting your job search 60 to 90 days before your EAD start date gives employers time to run their hiring process without feeling rushed by your authorization window.
Understand your 90-day unemployment limit
OPT students cannot accumulate more than 90 days of unemployment during the standard OPT period. Starting your search early and tracking any gaps between roles protects your F-1 status and keeps your options open for STEM extension.
Operations Specialist OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Operations Specialist jobs qualify for STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If your undergraduate or graduate degree is in a STEM-designated field such as industrial engineering, operations research, information systems, or supply chain management, you can apply for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Your DSO can confirm whether your CIP code qualifies before you commit to a role.
How do I find Operations Specialist jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for F-1 OPT students, so you're not sifting through postings from employers unwilling to work with international candidates. Searching there surfaces Operations Specialist roles from companies that have already indicated openness to OPT work authorization, which saves significant time early in your search.
What documents do I need to show an employer as an OPT student?
You'll present your Employment Authorization Document, your F-1 visa, your passport, and your I-20 with an OPT recommendation from your DSO. For I-9 verification, your EAD alone satisfies both identity and work authorization. Keep digital copies accessible since recruiters sometimes ask for confirmation before extending an offer.
Can I switch from one Operations Specialist role to another while on OPT?
Yes, but the new role must remain within the same field of study that your OPT authorization covers. You must also report the job change to your DSO within 10 days in the SEVP portal. If you're on STEM OPT extension, additionally notify your DSO and ensure the new employer submits a Form I-983 training plan.
What happens to my OPT if an operations contract role ends early?
The 90-day unemployment clock resumes. If you've already used some of your unemployment days, the remaining days continue counting down. You should notify your DSO immediately and begin a new search. Contract and project-based operations work carries real timeline risk for OPT students, so understanding your remaining days before accepting short-term positions matters.