Executive Branch Affairs Vice President
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Job Location:
Arlington, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Title:
Executive Branch Affairs Vice PresidentPosition Summary
The Executive Branch Affairs Vice President is a senior leader responsible for developing managing and advancing KBRs relationships with all U.S. government executive branch agenciesincluding the White House Departments of War State Commerce Homeland Security NASA and the General Services Administration. This role is pivotal in shaping KBRs government engagement strategy driving acquisition and procurement priorities and influencing regulatory and policy outcomes to support KBRs growth and mission objectives. This leader will also have critical responsibilities to elevate the customer perception of KBRs Mission Technology Solutions (MTS) business in the U.S. Government Washington DC ecosystem at the Pentagon and with senior executive branch leaders at the 2-star or civilian equivalent level and above.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Relationship Management:
- Serve as KBRs primary liaison to executive branch organizations ensuring proactive engagement and advocacy for KBRs interests.
- Build and sustain high-impact relationships with senior officials across federal agencies the White House and key regulatory bodies.
- Coordinate with trade associations think tanks community partners and advocacy organizations to advance KBRs priorities and reputation.
- Work in partnership with Legislative Affairs Vice President to ensure consistent messaging across US government customers
Stakeholder Engagement and Advocacy:
- Represent KBR at industry events executive branch meetings and special forums.
- Lead a robust campaign to align U.S. Government executive branch leadership perception of KBR to a compelling consistent narrative
- Develop and execute advocacy campaigns to support KBRs business goals.
- Support visits by company leaders to government offices and facilitate government officials visits to KBR facilities.
Internal Coordination and Communication:
- Create and execute effective processes to engage business leadership across KBR MTSobjectives into executive branch strategies and aligning internal customer messaging to achieve maximum impact
- Provide regular updates and strategic guidance to KBRs executive leadership on government relations activities emerging risks and opportunities.
- Maximize the effectiveness of KBRs suppliers industry groups and external consultants in advancing company priorities.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant laws regulations and ethical standards in government relations activities.
Work Environment:
- Location: In-person
- Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-20%
- Working Hours: Standard
Qualifications
- Extensive experience (typically 10 years) in government relations public policy or executive branch affairs preferably within the defense or government services sector and including at least 3 years of experience in industry roles.
- Deep understanding of U.S. government budget policy acquisition and procurement cycles and executive branch cultures and key players.
- Proven track record of influencing policy managing complex stakeholder relationships and driving business outcomes in a government context.
- Bachelors degree required; advanced degree in public policy law business or related field preferred.
- U.S. citizenship and TS security clearance (with SCI eligibility) required
Desired Attributes
- Strategic thinker with strong analytical communication and negotiation skills.
- Ability to operate effectively at the highest levels of government and industry.
- Demonstrated leadership in cross-functional teams and collaborative environments.
- Commitment to KBRs values mission and ethical standards.
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:
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Key Skills
- Growing Experience
- Financial Acumen
- Management Experience
- Senior Leadership
- Operations Management
- Strategic Planning
- Sales Management
- Budgeting
- Economic Development
- Financial Report Interpretation
- Leadership Experience
- Financial Management
