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KBR, Inc. · 3 months ago

Executive Branch Affairs Vice President

Arlington, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

KBR, Inc. is a leading company focused on government engagement and technology solutions. The Executive Branch Affairs Vice President is responsible for developing and managing relationships with U.S. government executive branch agencies, shaping government engagement strategies, and influencing regulatory outcomes to support the company's growth and objectives.

ConsultingCyber SecurityInformation TechnologyProject ManagementSoftware EngineeringTraining

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serve as KBR’s primary liaison to executive branch organizations, ensuring proactive engagement and advocacy for KBR’s interests

Build and sustain high-impact relationships with senior officials across federal agencies, the White House, and key regulatory bodies

Coordinate with trade associations, think tanks, community partners, and advocacy organizations to advance KBR’s priorities and reputation

Work in partnership with Legislative Affairs Vice President to ensure consistent messaging across US government customers

Represent KBR at industry events, executive branch meetings, and special forums

Lead a robust campaign to align U.S. Government executive branch leadership perception of KBR to a compelling, consistent narrative

Develop and execute advocacy campaigns to support KBR’s business goals

Support visits by company leaders to government offices and facilitate government officials’ visits to KBR facilities

Create and execute effective processes to engage business leadership across KBR MTS, objectives into executive branch strategies and aligning internal customer messaging to achieve maximum impact

Provide regular updates and strategic guidance to KBR’s executive leadership on government relations activities, emerging risks, and opportunities

Maximize the effectiveness of KBR’s suppliers, industry groups, and external consultants in advancing company priorities

Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and ethical standards in government relations activities

Qualification

Government relations experiencePublic policy expertiseExecutive branch knowledgeU.S. government budget policyAcquisitionProcurement cyclesStakeholder relationship managementAnalytical skillsCommitment to valuesCommunication skillsNegotiation skillsLeadership in teams

Required

Extensive experience (typically 10+ years) in government relations, public policy, or executive branch affairs, preferably within the defense or government services sector, and including at least 3 years of experience in industry roles

Deep understanding of U.S. government budget policy, acquisition and procurement cycles, and executive branch cultures and key players

Proven track record of influencing policy, managing complex stakeholder relationships, and driving business outcomes in a government context

Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree in public policy, law, business, or related field preferred

U.S. citizenship and TS security clearance (with SCI eligibility) required

Preferred

Advanced degree in public policy, law, business, or related field preferred

Company

KBR, Inc.

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At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that are helping governments and companies around the world take on the great challenges of our time.

Founded in 1919

Houston, Texas, USA

10001+ employees