Senior Program Advisor
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Job Location:
Lexington Park, MD - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 155000 - 233000
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Title:
Senior Program AdvisorKBRs Mission Engineering Division delivers complex technical solutions and expert support to the U.S. Department of Defense specializing in modeling and simulation cyber transformation air vehicle mission integration and lifecycle support. As a trusted partner with a proven history in mission technology KBR collaborates closely with clients to develop innovative and effective solutions. With a strong ethical framework KBR prioritizes data security privacy and responsible information management to ensure mission success.
The Senior Program Advisor Naval Aviation Acquisition and Weapons Systems will serve as a trusted technical and acquisition consultant to the U.S. Navy providing expert program management strategic planning and lifecycle acquisition support for counter uncrewed systems (CUXS).
The position requires deep familiarity with DoD acquisition policies NAVAIR program structures and cross-service collaboration. The selected candidate will guide government and industry teams in executing complex high-visibility programs ensuring mission success through disciplined cost schedule and performance management.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Serve as a senior acquisition and program management advisor supporting the Navy ashore counter uncrewed systems program within the Naval Aviation Enterprise.
- Lead planning integration and execution of program activities across cost schedule and performance domains.
- Provide expert guidance in acquisition strategy development milestone preparation and decision documentation (e.g. LCSP TEMP APB RFP packages).
- Evaluate technical baselines risk management approaches and resource allocations to maintain alignment with DoD acquisition directives.
- Support coordination among engineering logistics contracting and test communities to ensure system readiness and interoperability.
- Advise on portfolio optimization contract structuring and cost reduction initiatives.
- Lead stakeholder engagement and facilitate communication between government program offices industry partners and joint service counterparts.
- Brief senior leaders.
- Provide mentorship and knowledge transfer to junior advisors and government staff on best practices in program management and acquisition strategy.
Basic Qualifications
- Clearance & Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship and an Active Top Secret/SCI clearance.
- Education: Bachelors degree in business engineering or related field.
- Experience: 10 years of experience in DoD acquisition systems engineering or program management. Working knowledge of DoD 5000-series acquisition processes and NAVAIR program structures. Proven background managing or supporting complex defense programs through multiple lifecycle phases.
Preferred Qualifications
- DAWIA Level III (or equivalent) certification in Program Management or Systems Engineering.
- Experience supporting PMA-level programs within the Naval Air Systems Command.
- Familiarity with unmanned/uncrewed systems.
- MBA or advanced degree in business or engineering.
- Prior experience as Deputy Program Manager IPT Lead or SETA advisor on ACAT I/II programs.
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 hours/week
Compensation: $155000-$233000. The offered rate will be based on the selected candidates location knowledge skills abilities and/or experience contract affordability and in consideration of internal parity.
Additional Compensation: KBR may offer bonuses commissions or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of a sign-on bonus relocation benefits short-term incentives long-term incentives or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.
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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Computer Hardware
- Loan Processing
- Sales Experience
- Continuous Integration
- Iis
- Risk Management
- Banking
- Strategic Planning
- Curriculum Development
- Administrative Experience
- Program Design
- negotiation
