Sr Acquisition Program Manager

KBR, Inc; Warner Robins (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Acquisition Program Manager for the AFLCMC/WLN C-130 division, on-site at Robins AFB, GA.

The role involves developing acquisition strategies, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring detailed requirements and budgets align with program objectives. Qualified candidates have a Bachelor's in Business or related field, 7–10 years of DoD program management, and a SECRET clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or relevant technical discipline.
• 7-10 years of relevant program management experience managing DoD contracts.
• A SECRET security clearance is required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 applications for data analysis, reporting, collaboration and executive-level presentations.

Responsibilities

• Developing program documentation to support RFPs, milestones and acquisition strategy.
• Provide technical analysis integration across engineering, procurement, financial management and environmental management.
• Ensure program requirements and SOW capture are detailed for execution.
• Develop requirements, milestone documentation, and provide technical writing for deliverables.
• Support source selection evaluation inputs and advise on integration into program strategy.
• Manage budgets, scheduling, and performance analysis to drive project success.
• Support customer PM as single integrative point for program success.
• Demonstrate DoD, agency, and industry standards and engineering requirements.

Skills

communication skills

stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or relevant technical discipline

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

Outlook

SharePoint

Job description

Title: Sr Acquisition Program Manager

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.

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

Location: On-Site, Warner-Robins, GA

Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-20%

Working Hours: Standard

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

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.

KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World.

KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives.

In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values:

We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential.

We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders.

We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business.

We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed.

We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company.

We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals.

Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries.

At KBR, We Deliver.