Mobility Programs Portfolio Manager

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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.

Job Summary:

The Mobility Programs Portfolio Manger reports to the Air Force Acquisition Operating Unit (AFA OU) Senior Director. The Manager leads a portfolio providing high-level acquisition management support to various system program offices in the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center. The portfolio generates approximately $30M in annual revenue and is comprised of a team of approximately 100 employees located primarily in Dayton, OH, with personnel also located at Warner Robins, GA and a few other CONUS locations. The manager sets goals, conducts business development activities to secure new projects, manages and executes projects, enforces policies, and oversees costs and financial activities. The position requires business acumen, leadership ability, customer relationship expertise, and strong analytical problem-solving abilities.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Oversee cost, schedule, performance execution for multiple projects to maximize value to existing customers.
• Manage profit and loss, staffing, resource allocation and take measures to improve performance for the group.
• Develop and execute growth plans to increase customer base, revenue, and profitability based upon customer needs, market conditions, resource availability, and AFA OU objectives.
• Contribute to developing strategic plans for the $100M, 350-person AFA OU.
• Collaborate with other organizations within KBR to leverage their capabilities to provide value to existing and new customers.
• Developed strong relationships with KBR functional leaders to ensure collaboration throughout the organization.

Work Environment:

• Location: Dayton, Ohio
• Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-20%
• Working Hours: Standard

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business / engineering / aerospace and 12 years of experience in DoD acquisition community
• 7 years of experience leading teams in DoD acquisition community
• Demonstrated ability to make decisions and develop plans based on a deep understanding of customer needs and data
• Experience within last 5 years supporting Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC)
• Proven experience collaborating with cross-functional teams
• Active Secret clearance is required
• Excellent communication skills, superior knowledge of business functions, exceptional budgeting, and finance skills, and strong organizational and leadership skills

Desired Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in business / engineering / aerospace and 15 years of experience in DoD acquisition community
• Experience managing contracts supporting DoD customers
• Experience as Acquisition Program Manager, System Engineer, Logistics Manager supporting AF acquisition customers
• Demonstrated experience capturing new work and leading Proposal teams

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let's shape the future together.

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.