Logistics Manager ( Contingency )

KBR Careers; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 103,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Logistics Manager (Contingency) to oversee ILS2 Task Order logistics across CONUS and OCONUS environments. The role directs supply, transport, warehousing, and sustainment activities to meet mission requirements with strong cross‑functional coordination.

Applicants should have an undergraduate degree with extensive logistics experience, leadership, and proven ability to drive performance improvements. This position is contingent on contract award and Hawaii-based operations.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree and 10–12 years of experience.
• Experience managing logistics, transportation, warehousing, inventory management, sustainment, or supply chain operations.
• Knowledge of logistics management principles, material accountability, transportation coordination, inventory control, and sustainment operations.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams across multiple organizations and stakeholder groups.
• Experience monitoring operational performance and implementing process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for logistics operations supporting ILS2 Task Order mission requirements.
• Direct and synchronize logistics activities, including supply support, transportation coordination, warehousing, inventory management, material accountability, equipment distribution, and sustainment operations.
• Coordinate logistics support activities among government stakeholders, subcontractors, site personnel, and functional support teams to ensure mission alignment and operational effectiveness.
• Monitor logistics performance, resource utilization, operational readiness, and mission support requirements across assigned operational areas.
• Prioritize resource allocation and support resolution of logistics challenges affecting mission execution and sustainment activities.
• Develop and implement logistics procedures, operational schedules, reporting processes, and corrective action plans to improve logistics performance and efficiency.
• Review logistics metrics, analyze operational trends, and identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Coordinate with supply chain, transportation, warehousing, and sustainment personnel to ensure continuity of operations and timely support delivery.
• Ensure logistics operations comply with applicable policies, safety requirements, security procedures, and program management guidance.
• Prepare status reports, readiness updates, performance assessments, and recommendations for leadership and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Undergraduate degree

Tools

ERP systems

WMS

TMS

Job description

Program Summary

KBR’s Exploration & Logistics (E&L) business unit delivers mission-critical solutions supporting global defense, federal civilian, logistics, engineering, and space exploration missions. E&L provides integrated capabilities across logistics and sustainment, mission operations, engineering services, readiness and modernization programs, scientific research support, and exploration initiatives in some of the world’s most complex and challenging environments.

Title

Logistics Manager ( Contingency )

Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!

Program Summary

KBR’s Exploration & Logistics (E&L) business unit delivers mission-critical solutions supporting global defense, federal civilian, logistics, engineering, and space exploration missions. E&L provides integrated capabilities across logistics and sustainment, mission operations, engineering services, readiness and modernization programs, scientific research support, and exploration initiatives in some of the world’s most complex and challenging environments.

The business unit supports customers across the Department of Defense, federal civilian agencies, and commercial partners, delivering innovative solutions that enhance mission readiness, operational effectiveness, and long‑term mission success.

Job Summary

The Logistics Manager provides oversight, coordination, and management of logistics operations supporting ILS2 Task Order execution across assigned operational areas. This role is responsible for directing and synchronizing supply support, transportation coordination, warehousing, inventory management, material accountability, equipment distribution, and sustainment activities required to support mission requirements across CONUS and OCONUS environments.

Working closely with government stakeholders, subcontractors, site personnel, and functional support teams, the Logistics Manager ensures logistics resources are effectively prioritized, operational requirements are met, and sustainment activities are executed efficiently. The position monitors logistics performance, supports operational readiness, and drives continuous improvement efforts to maintain responsive and reliable logistics support. Through effective leadership and coordination, the Logistics Manager contributes to mission success by ensuring the timely availability, movement, and accountability of mission‑critical resources.

This position is contingent upon award of the contract.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for logistics operations supporting ILS2 Task Order mission requirements.
• Direct and synchronize logistics activities, including supply support, transportation coordination, warehousing, inventory management, material accountability, equipment distribution, and sustainment operations.
• Coordinate logistics support activities among government stakeholders, subcontractors, site personnel, and functional support teams to ensure mission alignment and operational effectiveness.
• Monitor logistics performance, resource utilization, operational readiness, and mission support requirements across assigned operational areas.
• Prioritize resource allocation and support resolution of logistics challenges affecting mission execution and sustainment activities.
• Develop and implement logistics procedures, operational schedules, reporting processes, and corrective action plans to improve logistics performance and efficiency.
• Review logistics metrics, analyze operational trends, and identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Coordinate with supply chain, transportation, warehousing, and sustainment personnel to ensure continuity of operations and timely support delivery.
• Ensure logistics operations comply with applicable policies, safety requirements, security procedures, and program management guidance.
• Prepare status reports, readiness updates, performance assessments, and recommendations for leadership and stakeholders.

Basic Qualifications

• Skills are typically acquired through completion of an undergraduate degree and 10-12 years of experience.
• Experience managing logistics, transportation, warehousing, inventory management, sustainment, or supply chain operations.
• Knowledge of logistics management principles, material accountability processes, transportation coordination, inventory control, and sustainment operations.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and coordinating activities across multiple organizations and stakeholder groups.
• Experience monitoring operational performance and implementing process improvements.
• Strong leadership, organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, mission-focused operational environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearances.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting DoD, federal government, logistics, sustainment, contingency, or operational support programs.
• Knowledge of military logistics operations, deployment support, inventory accountability, and readiness reporting processes.
• Experience managing geographically dispersed logistics operations across CONUS and OCONUS locations.
• Familiarity with logistics information systems, warehouse management systems, transportation management systems, or ERP platforms.
• Experience supporting contingency operations, expeditionary environments, or high‑visibility mission programs.
• Professional certifications such as Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD), Project Management Professional (PMP), or similar credentials.

Prior military service or military logistics experience.

The expected salary range for this position in Hawaii is $102,600 - $153,900 (update as required). Actual compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, work location, and other job‑related factors. This range is provided in accordance with Hawaii pay transparency requirements and applies to candidates working in Hawaii.

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.