Operating Unit Director, Air Force Acquisition (Air Force Programs Division)
Kbr, Inc.
Leads $110M Air Force acquisition unit, overseeing P&L, strategy, and 300 staff.
11 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Beavercreek Township, OH
Onsite
Company Size
38,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Project Management
Construction services
Design
Technical Services
Turnkey
General Contractor
Sector Specialisms
Science
Technology
Engineering
Sustainability
Space Systems
Military Aircraft
Energy Industry
Government Solutions
Role
What you would be doing
operations management
p&l management
resource allocation
strategic planning
financial forecasting
stakeholder collaboration
- Oversee daily business operations for the operating unit
- Manage profit and loss, staffing, resource allocation and taking measures to improve performance for the group.
- Developing strong relationships with functional leaders to ensure collaboration throughout the organization.
- Develop, manage, and implement the strategic plan for growth within the operating unit.
- Provide strategic direction for the operating unit based upon customer needs, market conditions, resource availability, and corporate objectives
- Collaborating with the Growth Organization to develop short and long-term strategies to meet strategic company objectives.
- Prepare the operating unit’s financial plan, budget, and financial forecasts, while maintaining planning and control procedures.
What you bring
secret clearance
master's
p&l
afrl
dtic
profit optimization
- Active Secret clearance is required; (TS/SCI preferred)
- Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-20%
- Proven experience collaborating with cross-functional teams
- Excellent communication skills, superior knowledge of business functions, exceptional budgeting, and finance skills, and strong organizational and leadership skills
- Demonstrated ability to make decisions and develop strategies based on a deep understanding of customer needs and data
- Recent experience with supporting Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) and Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC)
- Master’s degree in business / engineering / aerospace and 15+ years of experience, including 5+ years of P&L experience.
- Experience managing Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC) product contracts
- Strong business acumen, with a particular focus on profit optimization, EBITDA oversight, and effective cash flow management.
- Demonstrated experience Capturing new work and leading Proposal teams
- Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
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Company
Overview
Founded in 1901
Century-long legacy
The company has an over-100-year history, tracing back to its origins in 1901.
S&P 400 Rank
Selective public index membership
Trades publicly on the NYSE and is part of the S&P 400 stock market index.
Multi-billion USD
Annual revenue scale
Generates annual revenues in the multi-billion dollar range across diverse markets.
- Designs and builds complex facilities — from LNG plants and refineries to military bases and naval infrastructure.
- Operates mission‑critical projects: NASA ISS payload operations, astronaut health research, JWST integration, space‑instrument R&D.
- Offers full EPC and life‑cycle services: engineering, procurement, construction, logistics and proprietary tech licensing.
- Supports defense and intelligence sectors with systems engineering, base‑operations, C5ISR, cyber, and mission planning.
- Has completed landmark acquisitions (BE&K, Wyle, SGT, Centauri, Frazer‑Nash, LinQuest) to expand aerospace, gov‑tech and space capabilities.
- Versatile footprint: tackling offshore oil‑&‑gas, chemical processing, sustainable energy and cutting‑edge digital transformation.
- We Deliver – uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high‑quality, technology‑led solutions and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders.
- We Value Our People – creating work environments in which every member feels safe, supported, respected, trusted and valued, with opportunities to belong, connect and grow.
- We Are People of Integrity – valuing honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity; doing what’s right for the planet, communities and our people.
- We Are a Team of Teams – valuing collective achievements over individual, powering operational excellence as ONE KBR.
- We Empower – empowering people with shared purpose, the right tools and culture, trusting them as independent decision‑makers who own their work.
Carbon Neutrality in 2019
Achievement
The company achieved carbon neutrality for its operations and business travel, verified by an independent third party.
Net-Zero by 2030
Target
The company aims to reach net-zero carbon emissions across operations and business travel by 2030.
AAA ESG Rating
Recognition
Received an AAA rating from MSCI for exceptional management of environmental risks in 2023.
America’s Climate Leaders
Recognition
The company was recognized by USA Today as one of America’s Climate Leaders in 2023 for reducing its carbon footprint.
- Integrated sustainability into Zero Harm safety culture via 10 key Sustainability Pillars aligned with UN SDGs.
- Published 2019 Sustainability & Corporate Responsibility Report, measuring baseline and offsetting via wind farm and Plastic Bank credits.
- Supports carbon‑recycling (e.g., engineering services for LanzaTech) and clean‑energy initiatives (e.g., UK Net Zero Innovation Portfolio and projects like Arafura rare‑earth net‑zero pathway).
33% board female
Gender Diversity on Board
Increased representation of women on the board from 20% in 2019 to 33% in early 2020.
33% female leadership
Leadership Team Diversity
Expanded female representation in executive roles from 10% in 2019 to 33% in 2020.
- Linked ESG achievements—such as diversity targets—to executive compensation starting in 2021.
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