Sr Program Manager

KBR, Inc.•Warner Robins, GA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

KBR's National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to 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 is seeking a Senior Program Manager to provide acquisition support to the Air Force Lifecycle Management Center (AFLCMC) at Robins Air Force Base. The candidate should be experienced and successful at solving complex programmatic issues, enjoy working in a dynamic, responsive, and collaborative environment, and be dedicated to the success of our customers. This position will support acquisition and program management efforts being conducted by the Electronic Warfare Division at Robins Air Force Base. The candidate will work supporting the Division's Risk Management Program, supporting risk management activities associated with its acquisition planning and execution.

Requirements

BS /BA in engineering, science or business administration
10 years of experience directly related to the position
Top Secret clearance requirement
Comprehensive experience and knowledge of current USAF weapon system management processes, policies, and procedures.
ACAT I/II/III Program Manager functions
A good working knowledge of Department of Defense (DoD) Risk, Issue, and Opportunity (RIO) Management Guide for Defense Acquisition Programs practices and principles is required.
DAWIA Program Management Practitioner certification or equivalent
Knowledge of DoDI 5000.02 and AFLCMC Policies, Processes, and Procedures
Ability to work well as part of a team and with minimal supervision
Key management skills required: Problem solving, critical and creative thinking, conflict resolution, multi-tasking, clear and well-organized verbal and written communication skills.
Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to travel

Nice To Haves

Masters degree
20+ years of experience in DoD weapon system management is strongly desired
Five (5) years minimum experience as an ACAT I/II Program Manger is strongly desired
DAWIA Program Management Advanced certification or equivalent
Familiarity with a variety of risk management software tools is desired
Experience at multiple Air Force or DoD centers
Program Management Level III DAWIA certification or equivalent
Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and active listening)
Proficiency in developing presentations (PowerPoint) and formal written documents.

Responsibilities

Provide risk management analysis and deliverables to support programs across the Division portfolio.
Analyze, track, and report program risk identification and mitigation efforts and report on progress.
Assist Government Program Managers by identifying risks, developing robust risk mitigation or avoidance strategies, then managing/tracking risk mitigation plans through completion.
Manage/track mitigation plans across the full programmatic spectrum of management, engineering, logistics, financial management, and contracting activities.
Support risk management activity, including issue resolution, whether or not the issue is designated to be managed under the formal risk management program.
Support program design reviews, configuration management boards, Integrated Product Team (IPT) meetings, financial reviews and other meetings as necessary to support risk and program management activities.