Government Engagement Specialist

Title:

Government Engagement Specialist

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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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate Communication: Act as the primary conduit for information exchange between Team Beskar and external entities, ensuring clear, concise, and effective communication
• Build and Maintain Relationships: Establish and nurture mutually beneficial relationships with stakeholders, partners, and other teams to support collaborative initiatives
• Coordinate Collaborative Efforts: Secure stakeholder buy-in, define parameters for partnerships, and implement strategies to maximize the benefits of collaborative projects
• Resolve Issues: Identify and address communication challenges or conflicts, providing timely solutions to maintain operational efficiency and positive relationships
• Represent Team Beskar: Serve as a professional representative of Team Beskar at meetings, events, and conferences, upholding the team’s values and objectives
• Monitor Strategic Objectives: Maintain a thorough understanding of Team Beskar’s goals, processes, and industry context to align collaborative efforts with the team’s mission
• Report and Document: Prepare reports, correspondence, and presentations to communicate project updates, progress, and areas for improvement to stakeholders and team leadership
• Support Team Operations: Collaborate with internal team members to ensure smooth coordination of tasks, resources, and project milestones
• Event planning: Support the customer engagement events through meeting planning, task tracking and engagement

Work Environment:

• Location: Remote (Must Reside In The Colorado Springs Area)
• Travel Requirements: Minimal
• Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications:

Required:

• Must Reside in the Colorado Springs Area
• Security Clearance: Must be eligible to obtain a U.S. government security clearance, which is something only a U.S. citizen can obtain
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Business Administration, Public Relations, or a related field.  Three plus years of previous experience in this field is approved in lieu of a degree.
• Experience: Proven experience in a liaison, public relations, or coordination role, preferably in a corporate, creative, or high-performance team setting.
• Event Coordination - Skills:
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Proficiency in conflict resolution and problem-solving
• Ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders
• Organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment, with a focus on innovation and delivering mission-critical results
• Familiarity with project management principles and tools (e.g., MS Office Suite, project management software)
• Event Coordination: Experience in planning, organizing, and executing events, such as team meetings, conferences, or stakeholder engagements, ensuring seamless logistics and positive outcomes
• Space Domain Awareness: Knowledge of space situational awareness, including tracking and monitoring space objects, understanding orbital mechanics, or familiarity with space operations and policies
• Experience working with Google Suite and Microsoft Office suite of applications
• Expert in Google Slides, Microsoft Power Point
• Experience with Microsoft Teams and Zoom platforms

Desired:

• Secret clearance
• Experience with Miro Boards
• Working knowledge of Figma
• Experience working with or supporting U.S. military branches, ideally in the space or defense sectors
• Strong familiarity with satellite communications, space technology, or aerospace operations
• Master’s degree or advanced certification in Product Management or related fields

Basic Compensations: $118,800 - $167,700 (For The Colorado Springs Area Only)

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Additional Compensation:

KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of a sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

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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.