Senior Acquisition Program Manager

Title:
Senior Acquisition Program Manager

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.

Job Summary

Candidate will primarily provide product support and deliverables in support of KC-46 Sustainment Integrated Process Team activities. Candidate must work well with a widely dispersed team and be assertive in capturing key inputs and data to incorporate into various products daily. Candidate must also have excellent communication skills (written, verbal and active listening). Proficiency with developing presentations (PowerPoint) and written documents for executive-level review and consumption is a must. Candidate must be comfortable working in a very dynamic, fluid environment and enjoy problem solving. Familiarity with DoD 5000.02 acquisition policies and processes, a plus, but not required. Likewise, familiarity with DoD military protocols, customs and courtesies, is a plus, but not required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Planning/executing initiatives and special projects
• Establishing timelines for both quick-turn and longer-term projects, and tracking progress through completion
• Drafting correspondence for wide distribution to key mission stakeholders at tactical and strategic levels
• Using Microsoft Office suite of applications/tools to develop and publish products for senior executive review, coordination and approval
• Travel: Occasional travel required (10-15%) to WPAFB and OEM locations

Work Environment:

• Location: Hybrid, but the candidate must reside in the Oklahoma City area (Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex)
• Travel Requirements: Occasional travel required (10-15%) to WPAFB and OEM locations
• Working Hours: Standard

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree and minimum 15 years of Project/Program Management experience
• DoD Clearance Requirement: Secret
• Self-starter with professional writing and communication skills
• Candidate must possess strong computer skills and must be proficient with Microsoft Office applications

Desired Qualifications:

• Practical and demonstrated program management skills with emphasis on communication with senior leader and stakeholder engagement
• Working with geographically dispersed teams to produce documents and presentations for senior executive and stakeholder consumption
• Developing and executing project/program plans from tasking through completion using common PM tools and practices
• Problem solving
• Critical and creative thinking
• Multi-tasking
• Experience working in the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, KC-46 Division, or other DoD organization
• Level II DAWIA certification in Program Management and/or PMP certification

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.