Sr. Acquisition Program Manager

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Sr. Acquisition Program Manager

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Job Summary

KBR is seeking a Sr. Acquisition Program Manager to support to the United States Coast Guard/ Long Range Surveillance at Elizabeth City, NC. ​

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide engineering assistance for Block 8.1 modifications
• 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

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 10 years’ experience in technical program planning and implementation, contract interpretation budget development and administration of government projects. In lieu of education, 18 years’ experience required
• This position requires a SECRET clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• C-130 or other similar fixed wing or military aircraft experience

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.

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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.