Program ManagementDefense Acquisition SME

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KBRs National Security Solutions team provides highend 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 countrys most critical role protecting our national security.

Why Join Us

• Innovative Projects: KBRs 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 Inc. is seeking a highlyexperienced Defense Acquisition Program Management Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join our team at Eglin Air Force Base (AFB) Florida. The selected candidate will support the Senior Materiel Leader and all levels of the Government System Program Office (SPO) to plan and execute multiple highpriority Air Force and JointService weapon acquisition programs. This position will support the team through the full acquisition life cycle i.e. development test production fielding and sustainment of weapon systems. This position will be primarily executed from inside government onsite facilities at Eglin AFB.

Responsibilities

• Provide SMElevel Defense Acquisition Program Management and Organizational operations decision support to Senior Materiel Leader and 150 person organization responsible for planning and executing multiple highpriority Air Force and JointService weapon acquisition programs
• Provide Seniorlevel guidance on strategy resource allocation risk management and stakeholder communication to effectively navigate the Department of Defense Planning Programming Budgeting and process for weapons systems programs
• Educate and directly provide advanced decision analysis to Materiel Leaders Branch Chiefs and Program Managers throughout the organization including Program Management finance and contracting
• Directly provide guidance and products required to execute weapon system acquisition programs as directed by the Senior Materiel Leader and System Program Manager(s)
• Provide SMElevel materiel support to Senior leader discussions with industry counterparts
• Support crossfunctional teams in all lifecycle phases including research and development manufacturing and fielded product support
• Deliver SMElevel policy analysis and education ensuring Program Managers and leaders throughout the organization are apprised of new policies regulations and statutory requirements for means and methods affecting program design and
• Develop Acquisition Strategies to deliver weapon systems to meet US and Partner Nation warfighter requirements
• Coordinate frequently with Congressional staffs Department of Defense Air Force and Navy staffs regarding requirements budgets and financial/contracting policy
• Develop and implement Program Management and Systems Engineering processes and data integration techniques to increase effectiveness and efficiency of SPO operations
• Provide contract strategies and designs for Procurement Contracting Officer consideration
• Assist in the development of system cost estimates through identification and phasing of work required to meet warfighter needs developing and reviewing assumptions and translating program needs to the cost estimation team
• Author and coordinate annual Selected Acquisition Reports (SAR) quarterly Defense Acquisition Executive Summary (DAES) and Monthly Activity Reports (MAR) reporting as required

Work Environment:

• Location: Onsite
• Travel Requirements: Minimal
• Working Hours: Standard

Required

• Bachelors Degree
• 15 years experience executing the required tasks with 3 years advising the leadership level or serving in a ACAT I leadership position
• Level III Defense Acquisition University certification
• Direct experience on ACAT I programs in the development or production phase
• Expertise managing large Defense Acquisition projects and improving processes
• Proven track record at building and leading highperformance teams in a demanding technicallysophisticated environment
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written internal and customer facing
• Availability for adhoc and recurring customer and team meetings during core business hoursPosition likely to have limited telework.
• Current Secret security clearance is required
• Ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance is required

Desired

• Masters Degree in related field
• Former Senior Materiel Leader Materiel Leader Program Manager or Deputy Program Manager of an ACAT I Defense Acquisition program with 20 years experience
• Experience as a Program Manager on an airtoair or airtoground weapons program
• Experience in both Development and Production phases of an ACAT I program
• Experience bringing Agile Digital Engineering or advanced data integration management techniques to bear on Defense Acquisition
• Experience with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) for Foreign Military Sales (FMS)

Ready to Make a Difference

If youre 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. Lets 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 teams 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.