Senior Acquisition Transformation Lead

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Senior Acquisition Transformation Lead

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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.

Position Summary:

KBR is seeking a highly experienced Senior Program Manager to drive the Secretary of War's (SecWar) Acquisition Transformation Initiatives within the Armament Directorate. This role is central to modernizing how the Directorate oversees and executes its mission through acquisition, organizational and digital transformation. The successful candidate will lead the development of standardized organizational processes, architect data fusion strategies for advanced decision-making, and provide strategic support for the next generation of weapon systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Directorate-level acquisition and digital transformation initiatives designed to modernize oversight and execution for advanced weapon programs.
• Design, document, and institutionalize streamlined organizational processes and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to modernize the acquisition lifecycle across the Directorate.
• Drive the enterprise-wide implementation of revised workflows, managing organizational change to ensure cross-functional adoption and alignment with SecWar transformation goals.
• Partner with senior leadership and key stakeholders across the Directorate to champion transformation initiatives, secure executive buy-in, and ensure new processes align with overarching mission objectives.
• Lead comprehensive organizational change management efforts, guiding personnel through operational transitions and actively addressing resistance to ensure the seamless adoption of digital tools and modernized workflows.
• Act as a strategic advisor to division heads during the rollout of standardized processes, providing tailored guidance to smoothly integrate new methodologies across diverse, high-visibility weapon system portfolios.
• Architect and execute data fusion strategies that integrate disparate technical, financial, manufacturing, and programmatic data streams into a centralized "single source of truth."
• Leverage data-driven insights to develop predictive metrics and advanced analytics, enabling leadership to make informed, high-stakes decisions on next-gen weapon systems.
• Engineer automated reporting frameworks and dashboards that eliminate data silos and provide real-time visibility into program health, risks, and execution status.
• Serve as the primary task lead for a multi-disciplinary team providing direct mission support to Government leadership at the division level.
• Support the development of comprehensive program strategies, execution plans, and long-term roadmaps aligned with evolving mission priorities.
• Synthesize complex technical, cost, schedule, and contracting data to support high-level acquisition decision analysis and strategic planning.
• Integrate program efforts across multiple projects, teams, and stakeholders to ensure total alignment of priorities, schedules, and deliverables.
• Coordinate with Government personnel and external organizations to facilitate streamlined program execution and strategic communication.
• Lead strategic communications activities, including the development of executive messaging, talking points, and high-visibility briefing materials.
• Develop and deliver technical briefings, assessments, and decision support materials tailored for senior Government stakeholders.
• Oversee preparation for major program reviews, leadership engagements, site visits, and mission-critical events.
• Proactively identify programmatic issues and integration challenges, providing expert mitigation strategies and recommended courses of action.

Work Environment:

• Location: On-site (Eglin AFB, FL)
• Travel Requirements: Low, 10-15%
• Working Hours: Standard - Core hours 0900 - 1500

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Program Management, Management, Operations, or related field
• 12+ years of experience supporting defense acquisition, program management, program integration, digital transformation, or related activities
• Strong understanding of defense acquisition, program execution, and stakeholder coordination
• Demonstrated ability to independently identify issues, develop recommendations, and communicate effectively with senior Government leadership
• Experience leading teams and managing multiple workstreams in support of Government customers
• Experience integrating technical, schedule, cost, contracting, and operational information to support program decisions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing executive-level briefings and reports
• Active DoD Secret clearance required

Desired:

• Prior experience supporting weapons, munitions, missile, or air defense programs
• Experience supporting Government program offices, PEOs, laboratories, or operational organizations
• Familiarity with digital engineering, data analytics, dashboards, business intelligence tools, or program integration platforms
• Experience with strategic communications, executive support, and leadership messaging
• Familiarity with integrated master schedules, risk management, action tracking, and program performance metrics
• Master's degree in Business, Engineering, Program Management, or related field
• PMP certification or similar professional credential
• TS/SCI eligibility preferred

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're excited about making a significant impact in the field of air 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.