Meetings & Travel Specialist

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KBR is a global leader in delivering technology-driven mission-critical and sustainable solutions that truly matter. For over a century we have powered bold missions across defense space industry and government through our two core business lines Mission Technology Solutions and Sustainable Technology Solutions. With nearly 38000 talented people operating in more than 80 countries we thrive on a culture built on safety integrity and teamwork. At KBR we empower our people to solve the worlds toughest challenges and create lasting value for communities and the planet. We dont just deliver results we deliver game-changing solutions innovative technology deep domain expertise and cutting-edge technologies.

KBR is seeking a Meetings & Travel Specialist in Houston Texas to join our Global Travel Services team. This role is responsible for planning coordinating and executing corporate meetings events and travel-related initiatives while ensuring exceptional service budget stewardship and policy compliance. The position also supports KBRs corporate travel program and serves as a key administrator of the companys preferred global hotel program. The ideal candidate is highly organized customer-focused and experienced in corporate meetings event management and travel operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate corporate meetings conferences team events private dining events training sessions and other company-sponsored programs.
• Manage event logistics including venue selection room blocks catering audiovisual services transportation and attendee communications.
• Partner with sourcing providers and hotels to secure meeting space negotiate terms and obtain competitive pricing.
• Support contract administration activities in accordance with company procurement and legal requirements.
• Manage event registration processes and attendee tracking activities.
• Develop event budgets forecasts reconciliations and post-event reporting.
• Conduct venue research site evaluations and supplier assessments.
• Provide onsite event support and coordination when required.
• Administer Meeting Card documentation expense reconciliation and charge code allocation processes.
• Coordinate rooming lists and hotel reservations through preferred travel management providers.
• Process event-related payment requests and supplier invoices.
• Lead administration of the companys preferred global hotel program including hotel participation traveler communication and program reporting.
• Support day-to-day corporate travel program activities and assist the Global Travel Manager with special projects and initiatives.
• Maintain supplier relationships and assist with supplier performance reviews.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement cost savings and enhanced service delivery.
• Maintain accurate event contract invoice and travel program records.

Basic Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Hospitality Management Event Management Business Administration Tourism or related field or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in corporate meetings event planning hospitality travel management or related disciplines.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment.
• Experience working directly with suppliers hotels travel providers or event management organizations.

Professional Skills & Competencies

• Strong organizational and project management capabilities.
• Excellent customer service and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong written verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively negotiate and manage supplier relationships.
• Financial and analytical skills including budget tracking and reconciliation support.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality execution.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Excel PowerPoint Outlook and Teams.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) certification or progress toward certification.
• Experience supporting global travel programs or corporate travel operations.
• Experience negotiating hotel and meeting contracts.
• Experience administering event registration platforms and attendee management systems.
• Familiarity with Concur Cvent or similar travel and event management technologies.

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.

Benefits: KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include a 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.