Director Of Government Relations

Title:
Director of Government Relations
(BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIRED)
Location: The National Capitol Region (NCR) with flexible, hybrid and remote work options available
Clearance: U.S. Secret-level or higher
Role Responsibilities

• Leverage your pre-existing network and the KBR Government Relations function's network to advocate for positions on critical areas such as national security-intelligence solutions and services, readiness and sustainment, logistics, and space access
• 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 staffs on Capitol Hill, and in their home states and districts
• Advance the legislative priorities and needs of KBR on Capitol Hill consistent with established goals and metrics
• Communicate effectively and continually with business leadership regarding ongoing Hill efforts, upcoming events, status of priorities including appropriations and legislative language requests and other information which affects the company's goals
• 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

Role Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 8 to 10 years professional experience
• Citizen of the U.S. and must hold a SECRET clearance or higher
• Working knowledge of legislative and executive branch processes, U.S. Government budget, authorization and appropriations cycles, and the cultures and key players in each
• Substantial experience working in Defense, NASA, NOAA, Homeland Security authorization and appropriations issues in the U.S. Congress
• Knowledge working with or for government customers, decision-makers and senior officials in the legislative and executive branches of federal government
• 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
• Experience managing multiple constituents internal and external and customers in a way that keeps them fully informed of progress, ongoing activities, and next steps
• Self-starter who can manage time and multi-task effectively

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.