Acquisition and Program Management SME

KBR - Mooresville, AL

Full-time

Mooresville, AL

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

KBR's Aviation & Ground Systems Directorate is seeking an Acquisition and Program Management Subject Matter Expert (SME) to enhance operational processes within the DASA DE&C. This role is pivotal in ensuring that projects are efficiently coordinated and that various functions across directorates are integrated effectively. The ideal candidate will be responsible for proactively engaging in exportability planning, collaborating with senior leaders, and supporting the operational tasks that are crucial for the success of the organization. The position requires a strong focus on collaboration and innovation, as the team is committed to excellence in delivering contract services to the Army's Aviation and Ground soldiers. The SME will play a key role in drafting materials, generating insights, and maintaining relationships with various stakeholders to ensure smooth operations and effective problem-solving. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment where your skills can truly shine.

Responsibilities

• Proactively work exportability planning through engagement with PEOs and participation as the International Acquisition Directorate rep to ASARCs, CSBs, etc.
• Collaborate with ASA(ALT) senior leaders and PEO stakeholders on a regular basis to advance the work.
• Issue RFIs, identify trade space, draft problem statements, generate courses of action, and generate slide decks in PowerPoint with key insights.
• Share analyses and support discussion as needed at ASARCs, CSBs, etc to incorporate stakeholder points of view prior to senior leader decisional meetings.
• Draft talking points relevant to system reviews for DASA DEC leadership engagement (e.g., EDRB, Governance Forums).
• Maintain and strengthen close relationships at AO level with Tech Ops/TSFD, PEOs, LCMCs, SAMDs, DASCs for coordination, deconfliction, and problem solving.
• Support tasker responses by providing information regarding systems on a timely basis as requested by the DASA DEC leadership and Director.
• Draft materials providing perspective of Army weapons system, capabilities, cost, schedule, performance, in support of partners upstream requirements and modernization.

Requirements

• Proven experience in acquisition and program management within a military or defense context.
• Strong understanding of Army weapons systems and their operational requirements.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively engage with senior leaders and stakeholders.
• Ability to analyze complex information and present it clearly in slide decks and reports.
• Experience in drafting problem statements and generating courses of action.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working with international acquisition processes.
• Familiarity with the Army's Aviation and Ground Systems Directorate operations.
• Knowledge of exportability planning and related regulations.