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Acquisition and Program Management SME

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Program Summary

KBR’s Aviation & Ground Systems Directorate provides Systems Engineering & Integration support to the Army’s Aviation and Ground soldiers with project based and full-time personnel support services. KBR sets the standard with a wide range of services including Government Engineering, Logistics, Business, and International focuses, while ensuring customer satisfaction and providing excellence in contract deliverables.

Job Summary

Ready to step into a role where your skills meet purpose and passion? At KBR, we're seeking a driven Acquisition and Program Management SME to join our team and enhance the day-to-day operational processes within the DASA DE&C. Your contributions will be instrumental in achieving efficiently coordinated projects, integrating various functions across directorates, and ensuring that operational tasks are completed smoothly and effectively. Join a team committed to excellence, where collaboration and innovation thrive. If you are excited to make your mark in a dynamic environment, apply now and let's create something remarkable together!

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Proactively work exportability planning through engagement with PEOs and participation as the International Acquisition Directorate rep to ASARCs, CSBs, etc.

• Collaborate with ASA(ALT) senior leaders and PEO stakeholders on a regular basis to advance the work.

• Issue RFIs, identify trade space, draft problem statements, generate courses of action, and generate slide decks in PowerPoint with key insights

• Share analyses and support discussion as needed at ASARCs, CSBs, etc to incorporate stakeholder points of view prior to senior leader decisional meetings.

• Draft talking points relevant to system reviews for DASA DEC leadership engagement (e.g., EDRB, Governance Forums)

• Maintain and strengthen close relationships at AO level with Tech Ops/TSFD, PEOs, LCMCs, SAMDs, DASCs for coordination, deconfliction, and problem solving

• Support tasker responses by providing information regarding systems on a timely basis as requested by the DASA DEC leadership and Director.

• Draft materials providing perspective of Army weapons system, capabilities, cost, schedule, performance, in support of partners upstream requirements and modernization

Basic Qualifications:

• Must possess a current Security Clearance (Secret level)

• At least ten (10) years of professional experience required

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, a technical field is preferred

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

• Must have previous experience in developing and leveraging Excel models (e.g., for resource optimization or scenario / sensitivity analyses)

• Must have previous experience drafting documents and PowerPoint presentations for audiences of varying levels (e.g., working team and senior leaders)

• Must display strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to complete tasks on-time in fast-paced environment

• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills to support engagement with PEOs, LCMCs, SAMDs, DASCs, internal DASA DED, and EDRB program manager

• Must be comfortable leading with influence to drive progress, resolution of issues at peer and AO level

• Must possess critical thinking, creativity, and analytical rigor, including ability to deviate from a standard template / process when required, ask questions to pressure-test the status quo, and look “around the corner” to anticipate needs proactively

• Must be curious and have a learning mindset to either (1) expand on previous knowledge base or (2) build knowledge base of programmatic / system-specific knowledge, the acquisition lifecycle, and FMS case processes

• Program office experience supporting Army acquisition programs, technical knowledge of various Army programs, knowledge of Army’s Acquisition and Security Assistance Enterprise, or operational experience employing Army equipment and programs of record are all preferred qualifications

• Must be willing to work in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience as an Army Acquisition Office for a major weapons system

• Experience as an Army Product Manager or Assistant Product Manager for a major weapon system

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.

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.

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.