Combat Aircraft Advisor

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KBRs National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security 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.

Key Responsibilities:

This senior level manager will be in charge of the overall planning direction oversight and administration of the contract and ensures full compliance with contract requirements. As The Kuwait Air Force support contract Manager you will develop and execute plans to support the Kuwaiti Air Force Foreign Military sales of the FA-18 aircraft. This will involve direct support to their acquisition flight training and development of employment Tactics. You will be required to make frequent visits and to and work in country with Kuwaiti Air Force senior officials and US Military sales offices. This positions requires thorough knowledge of the combat aircraft operations employment tactics and sustainment. The selected candidate will develop training plans employment strategies and advise on maintaining a qualified pilot force.
The Combat Aircraft Advisor will work as part of an integrated interdisciplinary team working to support internal and external facing customers. Taskings includes organizing and leading tasks as defined by the Director and GM interfacing with the customer and working closely with project and technical leads providing support to our government customer base. The successful candidate will requires the ability to work both independently and as part of a team in executing assigned tasks leading meetings and interfacing with industry partners. The candidate will work closely with the Director and GM to provide leadership on concurrent taskings and contracts under the group.
Responsibilities:
Implements and provides guidance related to processes and policies oversees the work of staff and prioritizes projects and programs.
Demonstrates expertise in a variety of the fields concepts practices and procedures and may provide consultation on complex projects as a top-level contributor/specialist. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
Ensure full compliance with all contract requirements
Routinely meet with the Prime Contractors Project and/or Program manager
Allocates resources and sets schedules to accomplish program objectives including the quality timelessness and costs
Implements associated risk mitigation strategies
Participates in program reviews and readjusts resources and schedules to accomplish programs
Plans and adjusts work operations to meet changing and/or emerging program requirements using available resources with minimal impact on work quality or quantity
Facilitates continuous improvement in the quality efficiency and effectiveness of the services provided and integrates problem resolution into ongoing work without loss of workforce efficiency
Accomplish program and mission goals by relying on extensive experience and judgment
Perform a variety of complex tasks with a wide degree of creativity and latitude
Provide consultation on complex projects and be a top-level contributor/specialist
Interface with your team leads and senior Government personnel
Interact with your team leads and SMEs to resolve project or technical issues
Strive for continuous improvement with your teams
Adapt to new requirements and challenges
Provide verbal and written reporting to senior Government personnel
Review and certify financial reports and invoices

Work Environment:

• Location: On-site

• Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-20%

• Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications:

Required:

• Requires Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification or equivalent such as the Governments Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level III PM Certification.

• Knowledge of large complex DoD programs that support foreign military aviation sales development and modification of aircraft training and sustainment mission support

• Very Strong written verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

• Demonstrated success in working with diverse teams of Aviation professionals Foreign Military Sales Programs US State Department and analysts and business development professionals

• Understanding of the ITAR processes for military equipment sales and support

• Combat aircraft certification

• Masters degree in Business Management Aviation or a related field of study

• Minimum of ten years of experience with complex systems engineering and/or testing efforts

• Experience with DoD program management practices reporting quality guidelines and financial management

• Experience managing multi-million dollar DoD programs

• Experience and qualification in the employment of combat aircraft(s).

• Active Secret clearance is required to be considered for this position

Desired:

• Ability to cultivate and sustain excellent long-term customer relationships including Allied Nations Military Officers

• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a collaborative team environment

• Experience as a F/A-18 Instructor pilot

• Squadron Commander or other senior leadership positions with responsibility for Aviation systems including Training maintenance and employment

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40hrs

Basic Compensation:

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidates knowledge skills abilities and/or experience 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 sign on bonus relocation benefits short term incentives long term incentives or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

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.