KBR · Chennai
Product & Program
Title:
Sr Acquisition Program ManagerBelong. 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?
KBR is seeking a Sr. Acquisition Program Manager to join our team. This position supports the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Mobility and Training Aircraft Directorate, C-130 Hercules Division (AFLCMC/WLN). This is a full-time position located at Robins AFB.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Developing program documentation to support Request for Proposal, Milestone Decisions and Acquisition Strategy
• Provide technical analysis integration of such aspects of program management as engineering, procurement, financial management, environmental management, configuration
• Ensure program requirements and statements of work capture and are planned to the level of detail required for execution.
• Develop requirements, Milestone documentation, and provide technical writing expertise for deliverables
• Participate in an advisory role to conduct analysis, draft, and deliver source selection evaluation inputs
• Provide recommendations to ensure project information integrates into existing program strategy
• Employ integration, communication, coordination, organizational, and planning expertise to technical and acquisition efforts across numerous functional disciplines
• Perform a range of program management activities such as gathering a variety of program information; conducting analyses; developing program strategies; milestone planning, tracking, and scheduling; establishing and maintaining databases
• Analyze program activities such as acquisition program planning, financial management, cost analysis, management techniques, or documentation requirements
• Compile and review budgets against actual performance to control budgets and provide for proper financial decisions
• Aid in developing and implementing strategies to achieve program objectives safely and within agreed time, cost, technical, quality and other performance criteria. Products generally include acquisition strategies/plans, other statutory/regulatory documentation (writing, editing, cross-walking, and compliance checking), briefings and white papers supporting acquisition decisions at each phase or milestone of the Acquisition life cycle
• Participate in the preparation of budgets and schedules and perform/assist in financial analyses such as funding profiles, outlook, and variance analysis
• Develop plans including budgets and schedules to meet program/project. Support the customer PM in executing his/her mission as single point of integrative responsibility needed to ensure that everything in the program is managed effectively to ensure a successful project outcome
• Support customer PM in program progress reviews and other performance reviews. Assist in creating/briefing higher level executive agency system acquisition or program summary reports
• Demonstrate advanced expertise in DoD, Agency, and/or industry standards and engineering requirements. Advise colleagues on interpretation of standards within the context of program objectives
Work Environment:
Required Qualifications:
-Bachelors degree in Business or relevant technical discipline and 7-10 years of relevant program management experience managing DoD multi-year production, sustainment, or modernization contracts
-A SECRET security clearance is required
-Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, and SharePoint, for data analysis, reporting, collaboration, and executive-level presentations.
-Possesses exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to brief senior leadership, engage stakeholders across multiple organizations, and develop clear, concise logistics plans, technical documentation, and program reports.
Desired Qualifications:
-C-130 experience is desired
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.
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