Senior Acquisition SME

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Senior Acquisition SME

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

KBR requires a Senior Acquisition SME to lead Air Force contracts and provide acquisition expertise to Senior level leadership at Robins Air Force base. This candidate will work directly with the contract and customer leadership and will manage cost, schedule, performance, resources, and contract risk. This is a supervisory position and is considered part of the KBR Air Force Acquisition operating unit leadership team. Communication, teamwork, and leadership skills are essential to success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Recommend, track, and meet/exceed contract revenue/profit goals
• Work with KBR's functional offices to ensure smooth execution of contract, sub-contract, invoices, pricing, and other Project/Program Management functions
• Maintain and grow relationships with Government program manager, Alternate Contract Officer Representative (ACOR), and technical points of contact/project managers
• Work closely with KBR program managers, directors, and executives to ensure timely reporting of issues, risks, and opportunities
• Hiring, retaining, and managing a multi-functional team to meet contract and customer requirements
• Develop and maintain a proactive project management plan
• Maintain and set KBR's Quality Management System for Project Management goals and reporting
• Meet assigned contract requirements
• Work with KBR leadership to support strategic goals, pop-up projects and process improvement events
• Provide significant support to future KBR proposals
• Identify and pursue new work and new customers
• Travel: Limited travel may be required.

Work Environment:

• Location: KBR, Warner Robins office
• Travel Requirements: 25%
• Working Hours: Standard

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, business administration or equivalent experience
• 25 years' experience in Acquisition and program management, contract interpretation, budget development, and administration of government projects.
• DoD Clearance Requirement: Secret

Desired Qualifications / Skills:

• Master's degree in engineering, science, business administration
• Active or eligible for TS/SCI clearance
• DAWIA Level II Program management certification
• Experience managing complex projects
• Experience working in AFLCMC

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.