Program Management/Defense Acquisition SME
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Program Management/Defense Acquisition SMEBelong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!
KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.
Why Join Us?
- Innovative Projects: KBR’s 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.
Position Summary:
KBR, Inc. is seeking a highly-experienced Defense Acquisition Program Management Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join our team at Eglin Air Force Base (AFB), Florida. The selected candidate will support the Senior Materiel Leader and all levels of the Government System Program Office (SPO) to plan and execute multiple high-priority Air Force and Joint-Service weapon acquisition programs. This position will support the team through the full acquisition life cycle, i.e. development, test, production, fielding, and sustainment of weapon systems. This position will be primarily executed from inside government on-site facilities at Eglin AFB.
Responsibilities
- Provide SME-level Defense Acquisition Program Management, and Organizational operations decision support to Senior Materiel Leader and 150+ person organization responsible for planning and executing multiple high-priority Air Force and Joint-Service weapon acquisition programs
- Provide Senior-level guidance on strategy, resource allocation, risk management, and stakeholder communication to effectively navigate the Department of Defense Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and execution process for weapons systems programs
- Educate and directly provide advanced decision analysis to Materiel Leaders, Branch Chiefs, and Program Managers throughout the organization, including Program Management, execution, finance, and contracting
- Directly provide guidance and products required to execute weapon system acquisition programs as directed by the Senior Materiel Leader and System Program Manager(s)
- Provide SME-level materiel support to Senior leader discussions with industry counterparts
- Support cross-functional teams in all life-cycle phases, including research and development, manufacturing, and fielded product support
- Deliver SME-level policy analysis and education, ensuring Program Managers and leaders throughout the organization are apprised of new policies, regulations, and statutory requirements for means and methods affecting program design and execution
- Develop Acquisition Strategies to deliver weapon systems to meet US and Partner Nation warfighter requirements
- Coordinate frequently with Congressional staffs, Department of Defense, Air Force, and Navy staffs regarding requirements, budgets, and financial/contracting policy
- Develop and implement Program Management and Systems Engineering processes and data integration techniques to increase effectiveness and efficiency of SPO operations
- Provide contract strategies and designs for Procurement Contracting Officer consideration
- Assist in the development of system cost estimates through identification and phasing of work required to meet warfighter needs, developing and reviewing assumptions, and translating program needs to the cost estimation team
- Author and coordinate annual Selected Acquisition Reports (SAR), quarterly Defense Acquisition Executive Summary (DAES), and Monthly Activity Reports (MAR) reporting as required
Work Environment:
- Location: Onsite
- Travel Requirements: Minimal
- Working Hours: Standard
Required
- Bachelors Degree
- 15+ years experience executing the required tasks with 3+ years advising the leadership level, or serving in a ACAT I leadership position
- Level III Defense Acquisition University certification
- Direct experience on ACAT I programs in the development or production phase
- Expertise managing large Defense Acquisition projects and improving processes
- Proven track record at building and leading high-performance teams in a demanding, technically-sophisticated environment
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, internal and customer facing
- Availability for ad-hoc and recurring customer and team meetings during core business hoursPosition likely to have limited telework.
- Current Secret security clearance is required
- Ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance is required
Desired
- Masters Degree in related field
- Former Senior Materiel Leader, Materiel Leader, Program Manager, or Deputy Program Manager of an ACAT I Defense Acquisition program with 20+ years experience
- Experience as a Program Manager on an air-to-air or air-to-ground weapons program
- Experience in both Development and Production phases of an ACAT I program
- Experience bringing Agile, Digital Engineering, or advanced data integration management techniques to bear on Defense Acquisition
- Experience with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) for Foreign Military Sales (FMS)
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re 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. Let's 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 team’s 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.
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