Title:
Director, Government Affairs
(BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIRED)
Location: The National Capitol Region (NCR) with flexible work options available
Clearance: U.S. Citizenship required (active security clearance is a plus)
Role Responsibilities
- The position will report to the Senior Director, Government Relations.
- Leverage the candidate’s pre-existing network and the KBR Government Relations function’s network to provide timely, proactive congressional advocacy for KBR’s positions in critical areas such as defense, intelligence, space, and homeland security
- Strengthen relationships with senior executive branch officials and with key Members, Staff, and Committees on Capitol Hill, especially those responsible for defense, intelligence, national security, NASA, NOAA, space, and homeland security in a way that advances KBR’s priorities, programs, and brand
- Represent KBR before Members of Congress and their staff on Capitol Hill, and in their home states and districts
- Advance the priorities and needs of KBR on Capitol Hill and with the executive branch consistent with the goals and metrics established by KBR
- Provide effective and continuous communications with KBR business leadership regarding ongoing Capitol Hill efforts, upcoming events, status of priorities including appropriations and legislative language requests and other information which affects the company’s strategic goals and objectives
- Engage directly and frequently with the KBR Business Leaders and Program Managers to determine where Congress and federal advocacy could be leveraged to advance their programs
- Maximize the use and effectiveness of KBR’s suppliers, industry groups, and trade associations, as well as outside consultants, advisers, and experts, to advance KBR’s goals, priorities, and strategies
- Conduct analyses of legislative initiatives and policy proposals, and how these interact with executive branch policies and procedures, with a focus on broad budgetary trends and company operations, strategic planning, and interactions with the government
- Monitor congressional activities and take action to ensure company interests are protected
- Attend congressional hearings, conferences, meetings, and special events as necessary to advance KBR’s goals and provide valued service to customers
- Plan and support visits by company leaders to Capitol Hill and by Members / staff to KBR’s facilities for educational and / or constituent support purposes
- Support the KBR Political Action Committee administration and compliance efforts as needed, to include attending PAC events
Minimum Qualifications
- U.S. Citizenship (active security clearance is plus)
- Extensive experience and expertise of U.S. Government budget policy and processes, authorization and appropriations cycles, and the cultures and key players in each area.
Highly Desirable Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree plus 8 to 10 years professional experience
- Substantial experience working in Defense, NASA, NOAA, Homeland Security authorization and appropriations issues in the U.S. Congress
- Experience working with or for government customers, decision-makers and senior officials in the legislative and executive branches of federal government
- Experience and knowledge of the federal acquisition regulation (FAR) policy and processes.
- Excellent interpersonal and communications skills (including presentation and influence)
- Demonstrated success working in a team environment
- Demonstrated ability to make effective presentations and communicate persuasively in a way that can confidently and positively shape the views and expectations of Members of Congress, Professional Staff Members, Senior Executive Branch officials, and corporate executives
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.
