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Defense Acquisition Program Management SME

Belong. 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.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Provide SME-level Defense Acquisition Program Management, Engineering, and Organizational operations decision support to Senior Materiel Leader, Chief Engineer, and System Program Office(s) 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 engineering and technology decision analysis to Materiel Leaders, Branch Chiefs, and Program Managers throughout the organization

+ Directly provide guidance and products required to execute weapon system acquisition programs as directed by the Senior Materiel Leader, System Program Manager(s) and Chief Engineers

+ Provide digital and data transformation solutions to Senior Leaders to improve engineering processes, tools and techniques

+ Develop, coordinate, and sustain integrated roadmaps that align strategic objectives, capability development, and investment priorities across acquisition and technology portfolios

+ Define architectural needs and the associated analytic capabilities requirements to evaluate architectural alternatives in support of future warfare and near-peer adversary engagements

+ Provide analytical and decision-support capabilities to inform complex decisions related to the design, assessment, and optimization of current and future military force structures

+ Expand and enhance the application of modeling, simulation, and analysis (MS&A) tools, along with other advanced analytical methodologies, to support improved decision-making across acquisition, planning, and operational domains

+ Provide digital transformation of systems engineering data, tools, and processes to enhance integration, traceability, and decision-making across the system development lifecycle

+ 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

+ Develop Acquisition and Engineering 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, engineering solutions and technology roadmaps

+ Develop and implement Program Management and Systems Engineering processes and data integration techniques to increase effectiveness and efficiency of SPO operations

+ Identify opportunities where KBR can expand our presence, grow our team, demonstrate our capabilities, and increase our technical support to government clients and organizations

Work Environment:

+ Location: Onsite

+ Travel Requirements: Minimal

+ Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications:

Required:

+ Bachelors degree

+ 20+ years of experience executing the required tasks with 8+ years working in or 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 engineering teams 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 hours. Position likely to have limited telework.

+ Current Secret security clearance is required

+ Ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance is required

Desired:

+ Master's degree in related field

+ Former Senior Materiel Leader, Materiel Leader, Chief Engineer or equivalent of an ACAT I Defense Acquisition program with 20+ years of experience

+ Experience as an Engineer or 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 defining requirements for and transitioning technologies from DoD Science and Technology sources and National Laboratories

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 KBRAt 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.