Title:
Acquisitions/Lifecycle Logistics Manager

KBR is seeking an Acquisitions/Lifecycle Logistics Manager to join our team in Albuquerque, NM supporting the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC).

An active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI is required to be considered, which is something only a U.S. citizen can obtain.

The candidate will provide Life-Cycle Logistics Management support to an AFNWC Weapons System Program Office at Kirtland Air Force Base (Albuquerque New Mexico), ensuring efficient supply chain, maintenance/repair and modification processes to optimize sustainment for air-delivered nuclear weapons systems, associated support equipment and automated test sets utilized by US Air Force personnel worldwide.

Responsibilities:

• Advise the Product Support Manager on the reliability, maintainability and sustainability of supported weapons systems, sub-systems and support equipment.
• Coordinate Logistics Assessments and other system Product Support activity relevant to logistics, supportability, reliability, maintainability, and operational analysis.
• Partner with government Engineering Specialists and system users to provide recommendations to optimize support of supported systems, support equipment, training & logistics processes.
• Documentation & Compliance: Maintain accurate records, ensure compliance with AFWNC standards, and prepare documentation for lifecycle management activities.
• Maintenance Management: Coordinate with government Engineering Specialists and system engineers and prime contractors to develop effective system technical data and timely & effective assessment/response to warfighter Deficiency Reports (DRs).
• Product Sustainment: Coordinate & monitor effective logistics processes to maintain weapon system effectiveness, extend the system lifecycle (service-life), and support fielding of improved system capabilities or more effective/efficient logistics support.
• Vendor & Stakeholder Coordination: Work closely with prime contractors, partner organizations, and internal program office and AFWNC work-centers to streamline logistics processes and resolve issues.
• Distribution Management: Support accountability, distribution and tracking of AFNWC/NDS-managed weapon system Test Variants and support equipment.
• Materiel Management: Coordinate with DLA and AFMC agencies to provision initial spare parts and ensure accurate part cataloging to enable ordering/procurement.
• Test Support: Coordinate with internal and external agencies to ensure required technicians, technical data and equipment support weapons system flight-test and ground-test activities to validate system performance or enhance system capabilities.
• Cost Analysis & Budgeting: Conduct cost analysis for lifecycle logistics activities and identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising support quality & efficiency.
• Risk Assessment: Identify potential risks in the system's logistics life-cycle, and implement proactive solutions to mitigate impact on product lifecycle and availability.

Required Skills/Experience:

• An active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI, which is something only a U.S. citizen can obtain.
• Knowledge of weapons-system Life-Cycle product support, logistics management and/or maintenance management, with a strong background in military or defense-related systems
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in military aviation/weapons system logistics and maintenance principles (or NNSA weapons system logistics), practices and processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, and familiarity with Air Force Maintenance Management Information Systems (ex: CAMS, G081, TICMS, NMC2, DAPS) and/or Property Management Systems (ex: TICMS, DIAMONDS, ILS-S).
• Familiarity with AFI 63-125 Air Force Nuclear Certification Program, DAFI 63-101/20-101 Integrated Life Cycle Management, and DAFMAN 20-110 nuclear weapons related Materiel Management.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize activities by importance and suspense dates.
• Ability to work with a team of multi-disciplined specialists.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and proven ability to work effectively with all organizational levels, including a matrixed environment.

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree and 4 years of experience related to Weapons System Life Cycle management (ex: SPO/Program Office duties, NNSA/National Laboratory logistics support, support of weapons system bed-down or flight/ground testing, DLA or Air Force Enterprise-level Supply Chain management).
• An additional 4 years of experience can be substituted in lieu of the degree.
• DAWIA/Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP), and/or Air Force Logistics Professional Development Program (LPDP) certification in Life-Cycle Logistics, Maintenance Management or Logistics Management.
• Field or Program Office experience with accountability, maintenance management or logistics/supply chain management for nuclear-certified weapons systems.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40 hours a week

Work Environment:

• Location: On-site
• Travel Requirements: Minimal less than 10% if necessary
• Working Hours: Standard

KBR 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.

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

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.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Projects: KBR's work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.

• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.

• Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team's philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver - Together.

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.