Engineering & Cybersecurity Portfolio Manager

KBR • Dayton, OH

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About The Position

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. KBR's work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions. Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace. Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense. The Engineering and Cybersecurity Portfolio Manager reports to the Air Force Acquisition Operating Unit (AFA OU) Senior Director. The Manager leads a portfolio providing high-level engineering and cybersecurity 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 around 100 employees located primarily in Dayton, OH (WP AFB) and Boston, MA (Hanscom AFB). 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business / engineering / aerospace and 12+ years of experience 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 5years supporting Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC)
• Proven experience collaborating with cross-functional teams
• Active Top Secret clearance is required
• Excellent communication skills, superior knowledge of business functions, exceptional budgeting, and finance skills, and strong organizational and leadership skills

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in business / engineering / aerospace and 15+ years of experience in DoD acquisition community
• 5 years of experience leading teams in DoD acquisition community
• Experience as system engineer supporting AF acquisition customers
• Demonstrated experience capturing new work and leading Proposal teams

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.
• Leads AFA OU Digital Materiel Management (DMM) team to develop innovative digital transformation solutions and grow DMM projects.
• 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.
• Developing strong relationships with KBR functional leaders to ensure collaboration throughout the organization.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees