Director, Government Affairs

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Location: The National Capitol Region (NCR) with flexible work options available

Clearance: U.S. Citizenship required (active security clearance is a plus)

Role Responsibilities

• The position will report to the Senior Director Government Relations.
• Leverage the candidates pre-existing network and the KBR Government Relations functions network to provide timely proactive congressional advocacy for KBRs positions in critical areas such as defense intelligence space and homeland security
• Strengthen relationships with senior executive branch officials and with key Members Staff and Committees on Capitol Hill especially those responsible for defense intelligence national security NASA NOAA space and homeland security in a way that advances KBRs priorities programs and brand
• Represent KBR before Members of Congress and their staff on Capitol Hill and in their home states and districts
• Advance the priorities and needs of KBR on Capitol Hill and with the executive branch consistent with the goals and metrics established by KBR
• Provide effective and continuous communications with KBR business leadership regarding ongoing Capitol Hill efforts upcoming events status of priorities including appropriations and legislative language requests and other information which affects the companys strategic goals and objectives
• Engage directly and frequently with the KBR Business Leaders and Program Managers 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
• Attend congressional hearings conferences meetings and special events as necessary to advance KBRs goals and provide valued service to customers
• Plan and support visits by company leaders to Capitol Hill and by Members / staff to KBRs facilities for educational and / or constituent support purposes
• Support the KBR Political Action Committee administration and compliance efforts as needed to include attending PAC events

Minimum Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship (active security clearance is plus)
• Extensive experience and expertise of U.S. Government budget policy and processes authorization and appropriations cycles and the cultures and key players in each area.

Highly Desirable Qualifications

• Bachelors degree plus 8 to 10 years professional experience
• Substantial experience working in Defense NASA NOAA Homeland Security authorization and appropriations issues in the U.S. Congress
• Experience working with or for government customers decision-makers and senior officials in the legislative and executive branches of federal government
• Experience and knowledge of the federal acquisition regulation (FAR) policy and processes.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills (including presentation and influence)
• Demonstrated success working in a team environment
• Demonstrated ability to make effective presentations and communicate persuasively in a way that can confidently and positively shape the views and expectations of Members of Congress Professional Staff Members Senior Executive Branch officials and corporate executives

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