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KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology value-added services and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results. At KBR We Deliver.

We are seeking a Manager of Government Relations to represent KBR before Members of Congress and their staff on Capitol Hill. This role will strengthen relationships with senior executive branch officials and with key Members Staff and Committees on Capitol Hill especially those responsible for Energy (DoE) and International Trade / Foreign Affairs (DoS CoC NSC) in a way that advances KBRs priorities programs and brand. This role requires a self-starter who can manage time and multi-task effectively.

***Must be a US citizen to be considered***

Responsibilities:

• Leverage your pre-existing network and the broader KBR Government Relations functions network to advocate for support on projects and opportunities critical Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) business growth
• Communicate effectively and continually with business leadership regarding ongoing Hill efforts upcoming events status of priorities including advocacy support and legislative language requests and other information which affects the companys goals
• Engage directly and frequently with the KBR Business Leaders to determine where Congress and federal advocacy could be leveraged to advance their programs
• Maximize the use and effectiveness of KBRs suppliers industry groups and trade associations as well as outside consultants advisers and experts to advance KBRs goals priorities and strategies
• Conduct analyses of legislative initiatives and policy proposals and how these interact with executive branch policies and procedures with a focus on broad budgetary trends and company operations strategic planning and interactions with the government
• Monitor congressional activities and take action to ensure company interests are protected and support visits by company leaders to Capitol Hill

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in relevant field
• 8 10 years of directly related professional experience
• Strong working knowledge of legislative and executive branch processes U.S. Government budget authorization and appropriations cycles and the of cultures and key players in each
• Comprehensive and proven experience working in Energy and International Relations and with appropriations issues in the U.S. Congress
• Well versed in working with or for government customers decision-makers and senior officials in the legislative and executive branches of federal government and relevant governments internationally
• Proven success working in a team environment
• Demonstrated interpersonal and communications skills (including presentation and influence) and highly competent in making effective presentations and communicating persuasively in a way that can confidently and positively shape the views and expectations of US and international governmental officials and corporate executives
• Experience managing multiple internal and external customers in a way that keeps them fully informed of progress ongoing activities and next steps

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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.