USAF Acquisition Support Contract Manager - Military veterans preferred

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USAF Acquisition Support Contract Manager

KBR requires a Contract Manager under the Air Force Acquisition Support Program. This is a full-time position to manage Contracts to support several large Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) aircraft programs and initiatives. This candidate will be required to manage cost, schedule, performance, resources, and risk to one or more Cost Plus or Time & Material contract(s) valued at $15M or higher. This is a supervisory position and is considered part of the leadership team. Communication, teamwork, and leadership skills are essential to success.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Recommend, track, and meet/exceed contract revenue/profit goals
• Work with KBR’s functional offices to ensure smooth execution of contract, sub-contract, invoices, pricing, and other Project/Program Management functions
• Maintain and grow relationships with Government program managers, Alternate Contract Officer Representatives (ACORs), and technical points of contact/project managers
• Work closely with KBR program managers, directors, and executives to ensure timely reporting of issues, risks, and opportunities
• Hiring, retaining, and managing a multi-functional team to meet contract and customer requirements
• Develop and maintain a proactive project management plan
• Maintain and set KBR’s Quality Management System for Project Management goals and reporting
• Meet assigned contract requirements
• Work with KBR leadership to support strategic goals, pop-up projects and process improvement events
• Provide significant support to future KBR proposals
• Identify and pursue new work and new customers

Travel: Some travel may be required. Potential OCONUS travel.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, business administration or equivalent experience
• 10 years experience in technical program planning and implementation, contract interpretation, budget development, and administration of government projects
• DoD Clearance Requirement: Secret

The Air Force Acquisition Support Contract manager must demonstrate experience and knowledge of:

• Program/Project Management
• DoD and Air Force acquisition processes and execution (cost, schedule, performance, and risk) of a program
• Integrated Master Plans/Schedules
• Risk Management
• Air Force Materiel Command and Air Force Life Cycle Management Center policies, processes, and procedures
• DoD 5000.02 and AFI 63-101 policies, processes and procedures

This position will be a key member of a high-impact, fast-paced, high visibility team. Key skills required:

• Conflict resolution
• Problem Solving
• Critical and Creative Thinking
• Multi-Tasking
• Clear and well organized communication skills
• Candidate must possess strong computer skills and must be proficient with Microsoft Office Applications

Desired QUALIFICATIONS:

• Active or eligible for TS/SCI clearance
• Experience working KBR project management systems
• Experience managing complex projects
• Experience working in AFLCMC (or predecessor organizations) aircraft program offices
• DAWIA certification in Acquisition Program Management, Life Cycle Logistics, Engineering, or other fields

INCLUDES:

Competitive health, wellness & lifestyle benefits

Inclusive, flexible and supportive company culture

Ongoing training and development opportunities

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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.

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.

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