Title:

Senior Acquisition 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.

Job Summary

KBR requires a Senior Acquisition SME to lead Air Force contracts and provide acquisition expertise to  Senior level leadership at Robins Air Force base. This candidate will work directly with the contract and customer leadership and will manage cost, schedule, performance, resources, and contract risk.  This is a supervisory position and is considered part of the KBR Air Force Acquisition operating unit leadership team.  Communication, teamwork, and leadership skills are essential to success.

Key Responsibilities:

Recommend, track, and meet/exceed contract revenue/profit goalsWork with KBR’s functional offices to ensure smooth execution of contract, sub-contract, invoices, pricing, and other Project/Program Management functionsMaintain and grow relationships with Government program manager, Alternate Contract Officer Representative (ACOR), and technical points of contact/project managersWork closely with KBR program managers, directors, and executives to ensure timely reporting of issues, risks, and opportunitiesHiring, retaining, and managing a multi-functional team to meet contract and customer requirementsDevelop and maintain a proactive project management planMaintain and set KBR’s Quality Management System for Project Management goals and reportingMeet assigned contract requirementsWork with KBR leadership to support strategic goals, pop-up projects and process improvement eventsProvide significant support to future KBR proposalsIdentify and pursue new work and new customersTravel: Limited travel may be required. 

Work Environment:

Location: KBR, Warner Robins officeTravel Requirements: 25%Working Hours: Standard

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, business administration or equivalent experience25 years’ experience in Acquisition and program management, contract interpretation, budget development, and administration of government projects.DoD Clearance Requirement: Secret 

Desired Qualifications / Skills:

Master’s degree in engineering, science, business administrationActive or eligible for TS/SCI clearanceDAWIA Level II Program management certificationExperience managing complex projectsExperience working in AFLCMC

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.