LCV PMO: Senior Operations Manager

KBR•Houston, TX

About The Position

KBR is seeking a Senior Operations Manager to oversee and manage Change Management within the LOGCAP Program Management Office (PMO). This role involves supervising personnel responsible for generating and submitting basis of estimates (BOE), concepts of operations (CONOPS), consolidated budgets, budget logs, and incurred cost pulls. Additionally, the position will manage UCO/UCA (undeﬁnitized contract actions), items for negotiations, and proposals for new work solicited by the US Government within the LOGCAP program. Responsibilities also include strategic oversight of project planning schedules, making the Senior Operations Manager integral to the efficient functioning of the LOGCAP PMO Change Management.

Requirements

Must be a U.S Citizen.
Bachelor’s degree and 15+ years of relevant experience, including senior leadership responsibility, or equivalent experience.
Extensive experience managing Government directed changes within large, complex U.S. Government or Department of Defense programs.
Proven ability to lead and govern cross functional teams in a matrixed environment.
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Be proficient in all Microsoft Office applications and software, with advanced Excel skills.
Must be able to travel to include international and potentially to austere locations.
Must meet KBR and Government mandated pre-deployment requirements including, but not limited to drug screening, medical screening, dental release, and criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

Preferably hold a national security clearance at the Secret level.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate a tactful, professional, and efficient approach when dealing with Government customers, sponsors, external auditors, and KBR senior management.
Focus on continual improvement in the speed, quality, and simplicity of new business proposal documentation and management processes, emphasizing efficiency without compromising compliance.
Exhibit excellent technical and functional knowledge of contract administration within a government contracting environment.
Outstanding negotiation skills, backed by relevant experience.
Display advanced analytical skills and business acumen, enabling sound management decision and recommendations.
Possess strong problem-solving skills.
Exhibit interpersonal skills with the ability to influence others positively.
Demonstrate initiative with a track record of achieving results in dynamic environments.
Work independently, initiating and completing tasks, making decisions, and adapting to changing circumstances without constant supervision.
Collaborate with Program Management to ensure project success, focusing on smooth execution, risk mitigation, and meeting objectives.
Proactively address challenges and maintain transparency to reduce the likelihood of unexpected issues.
Develop and maintain detailed cost estimates for project components, considering factors such as labor, materials, equipment, and overhead costs.
Utilize cost estimating techniques to create accurate projections.
Have extensive experience in Cost Forecasting for both labor and materials.
Possess advanced knowledge of construction, base life support functions, and logistics.
Exhibit high-level mathematical skills.
Communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
Possess the ability to collect and normalize data, design cost estimating methods and models.
Develop life-cycle cost estimates using various methods such as parametric, analogy, etc.
Have a thorough understanding of Parametric Estimating, Benchmarking, and their applications.
Evaluate presolicitations, technical exhibits, and requests for proposal (RFP), preparing questions to address inconsistencies.
Perform other duties as assigned.