Acquisition and Program Management SME

KBR - Arlington, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Arlington, VA

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 the efficient coordination of projects and the integration of various functions across directorates. The successful candidate will be instrumental in achieving operational excellence, collaborating with senior leaders, and ensuring that tasks are completed smoothly and effectively. The position requires a proactive approach to exportability planning, engagement with PEOs, and participation in key meetings such as ASARCs and CSBs. The SME will be responsible for drafting problem statements, generating courses of action, and creating insightful presentations to support decision-making processes. This role is designed for individuals who thrive in dynamic environments and are eager to contribute to innovative solutions that meet the needs of the Army's Aviation and Ground soldiers.

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

• Must possess a current Security Clearance (Secret level).
• At least ten (10) years of professional experience required.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, a technical field is preferred.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Must have previous experience in developing and leveraging Excel models (e.g., for resource optimization or scenario / sensitivity analyses).
• Must have previous experience drafting documents and PowerPoint presentations for audiences of varying levels (e.g., working team and senior leaders).
• Must display strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to complete tasks on-time in fast-paced environment.
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills to support engagement with PEOs, LCMCs, SAMDs, DASCs, internal DASA DED, and EDRB program manager.
• Must be comfortable leading with influence to drive progress, resolution of issues at peer and AO level.
• Must possess critical thinking, creativity, and analytical rigor, including ability to deviate from a standard template / process when required, ask questions to pressure-test the status quo, and look 'around the corner' to anticipate needs proactively.
• Must be curious and have a learning mindset to either (1) expand on previous knowledge base or (2) build knowledge base of programmatic / system-specific knowledge, the acquisition lifecycle, and FMS case processes.

Nice-to-haves

• Program office experience supporting Army acquisition programs, technical knowledge of various Army programs, knowledge of Army's Acquisition and Security Assistance Enterprise, or operational experience employing Army equipment and programs of record are all preferred qualifications.
• Experience as an Army Acquisition Office for a major weapons system.
• Experience as an Army Product Manager or Assistant Product Manager for a major weapon system.

Benefits

• 401K plan with company match
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• AD&D insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Flexible work schedule
• Professional training and development opportunities.