Lead Specialist, Program Management

Title:Lead Specialist, Program ManagementABOUT THIS POSITION KBR requires a Senior Program Manager, located in the Dayton, OH, area to support F-35 Lightning Sustainment Center (LSC) planning and execution activities. The F-35 LSC is responsible for the sustainment execution of a growing fleet of F-35 aircraft fielded at operating locations around the globe. Mission areas include aircraft delivery and beddown, integrated logistics, engineering support, post-production upgrades, supply chain management, program management and business operations. This candidate will primarily support and advise the F-35 LSC Director on Joint Logistics Users’ Group (JLUG) program management at Wright-Patterson AFB. This position will also support the Director’s Action Group (DAG) staff directly supporting the LSC Director, LSC Deputy Directors, and DAG Chief to manage program communications and related activities. This candidate will also be responsible for collaborating with the USAF F-35 Fleet Management Office (FMO) to plan and execute the Joint Product Improvement Working Group (JPIWG) in support of the LSC directors vision and intent. This candidate must work well with a widely-dispersed team and be assertive in capturing key inputs and data to incorporate into various products on a daily basis. The candidate must also have excellent communication skills (written, verbal and active listening). Proficiency with developing presentations (PowerPoint) and written documents for executive-level review and consumption is a must. The candidate must be comfortable working in a very dynamic, fluid environment and enjoy problem solving. Familiarity with DoD 5000.02 acquisition policies and processes, a plus, but not required. Likewise, familiarity with DoD and international military protocols, customs and courtesies, is a plus, but not required. Duties include but are not limited to:

Using Microsoft Office suite of applications/tools to develop and publish products for senior executive review, coordination and approval

Establishing timelines for both quick-turn and longer-term projects, and tracking progress through completion

Planning/executing special events, as well as hosting Distinguished Visitors, to include members of Congress, as well as senior ranking US and foreign military officers/equivalents

Drafting correspondence on behalf of SES/GO-equivalent for wide distribution to key mission stakeholders at tactical and strategic levels

Prepping senior leader(s) for meetings and engagements, ensuring all relevant information is conveyed and fully understood to support discussions and decision-making

Planning/executing initiatives and special projects to realize the Director’s vision for the HPSI organization and mission

Travel: Occasional travel required (10-15%) to Arlington, VA, Fort Worth, TX, and other F-35 acquisition and operations locations both Conus and OConus may be required.

Local candidates only, relocation package not available.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS :

Bachelor's degree and minimum 10 years of Project/Program Management experience

DoD Clearance Requirement: Secret

Self-starter with excellent writing and communication skills is a must.

Experience serving on DAG/CAG highly desirable.

Candidates with Protocol experience highly desirable.

Familiarity with DoD 5000.02 acquisition policies and/or mission transition or centralization projects is ideal, but not required.

The Senior Program Manager must demonstrate comprehensive experience and knowledge of:

Working with geographically dispersed teams to produce documents and presentations for senior executive and stakeholder consumption

Engaging with customers at both working and senior levels

Developing and executing project/program plans from tasking through completion using common PM tools and practices

Professional writing skills, to include Staff Summary Sheets (SSS) and “ghost” writing on behalf of SES/GO

The Candidate will have to show practical and demonstrated program management skills with emphasis on communication and stakeholder engagement with the following required skills:

Problem solving

Critical and Creative Thinking

Multi-Tasking

Clear and well-organized communication, especially writing

Plan development and execution

Candidate must possess strong computer skills and must be proficient with Microsoft Office Applications

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience working in the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Joint Strike Fighter Program Office, or other DoD organization is desired

Level II DAWIA certification in Program Management and/or PMP certification is desired, but not required

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.