Business Services Manager (Contingency)

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Program Summary

KBRs Exploration & Logistics (E&L) business unit delivers mission-critical solutions supporting global defense federal civilian logistics engineering and space exploration missions. E&L provides integrated capabilities across logistics and sustainment mission operations engineering services readiness and modernization programs scientific research support and exploration initiatives in some of the worlds most complex and challenging environments.

The business unit supports customers across the Department of Defense federal civilian agencies and commercial partners delivering innovative solutions that enhance mission readiness operational effectiveness and long-term mission success.

Job Summary

The Business Services Manager is responsible for leading and optimizing business operations administrative functions and support services that enable organizational efficiency and growth. This role oversees process improvement initiatives resource management vendor relationships budgeting and cross-functional business support activities. The Business Services Manager partners with leadership teams to implement operational strategies enhance service delivery and ensure the effective execution of business objectives.

This position is contingent upon award of the contract.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day business operations and support functions to ensure efficient and effective service delivery.
• Develop implement and improve operational processes policies and procedures to maximize productivity and performance.
• Oversee departmental budgets expense management forecasting and financial reporting activities.
• Manage vendor relationships contract negotiations and procurement processes to ensure cost-effective solutions.
• Lead and support business improvement initiatives focused on operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and prepare reports to support data-driven decision-making.
• Coordinate cross-functional projects and collaborate with internal stakeholders to achieve organizational goals.
• Ensure compliance with company policies regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Supervise mentor and develop administrative and business support personnel.
• Identify operational risks and implement corrective actions to improve business performance and service quality.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration Management Finance Operations or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in business operations administration project management or a related business services function.
• Demonstrated experience managing budgets vendors contracts and operational processes.
• Strong analytical organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and business management or enterprise systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate across all organizational levels.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in Business Administration (MBA) or a related discipline.
• Experience leading continuous improvement process optimization or operational excellence initiatives.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or similar project management credentials.
• Experience supporting multi-site regional or global business operations.
• Proven track record of leading teams and driving measurable improvements in operational efficiency and service delivery.

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.

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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.