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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.\nProgram Summary\nThe National Science Foundation (NSF) manages the United States Antarctic Program (USAP). The USAP supports all U.S. scientific research and related logisticsin Antarctica and aboard USAP vessels that operatealong the continental margin and in the Southern Ocean. Science within the Antarctic research portfolio is chosen and funded by NSF and other Federal agencies, including NASA, NOAA, and the Department of Energy. The purpose of the Antarctic Science and Engineering Support Contract (ASESC) is to enable that science.\nAll participants are responsible formaintaininga safe workplace and ensuring that safety is the highest priority. This includes compliance with all ASESC environmental health & safety, and quality assurance requirements.\nJob Summary\nThe Punta Arenas Packet Lead serves as the senior operational leader for Antarctic Science and Engineering Support Contract (ASESC)activities conducted in Punta Arenas, Chile, which functions as a critical international logisticsand transportation hub supportingAntarctic operations. This position provides leadership and oversight for logisticscoordination, cargo operations, warehousing, transportation services, traveler support, facilities operations, contractor management, and stakeholder engagement. This Punta Arenas Packet Lead will serve as the primary liaison between program leadership, logisticsproviders, Chilean partners, government agencies, transportation providers, contractors, and internal operational teams to ensure seamless support for Antarctic deployments and redeployments.\n*This position will require travel to PuntaArenas, Chile\nRoles and Responsibilities\nOversee logisticsoperations supporting the movement of personnel, cargo, equipment, supplies, and materials between global supply locations and Antarctica\n\nCoordinate transportation activities including airlift support, cargo movement, traveler processing, and deployment operations\n\nManage relationships with local service providers, contractors, vendors, transportation partners, and logisticssupportorganizations\n\nCoordinate closely with Antarctic stations, logisticsteams, aviation operations, supply chain organizations, and science support personnel to ensure mission requirements are met\n\nOversee warehousing, cargo staging, container management, material handling, and inventory activities conducted in Punta Arenas\n\nSupport seasonal deployment and redeployment activities, including personnel movement, orientation, training coordination, and traveler support\n\nMonitor operational performance and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, service delivery, and mission support\n\nEnsure compliance with contractual requirements, local regulations, environmental requirements, customs processes, and program policies\n\nDevelop operational plans, budgets, forecasts, schedules, procedures, and performance metrics\n\nFoster a culture of safety, customer service, operational excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement\n\nBasic Qualifications\nU.S. citizenship and the ability to pass a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) background investigation\n\nBachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, International Business, or a related field; equivalent experience may be substituted in lieu of degree\n\nTypically7+ years of experience in logistics, supply chain, field operations, or a related field\n\nDemonstrated experience supporting transportation, cargo movement, warehousing, traveler services, or international operations\n\nKnowledge of supply chain management, operational planning, logisticscoordination, and contractor oversight\n\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to engage effectively with diverse international stakeholders\n\nExperience managing budgets, schedules, operational performance metrics, and resource requirements\n\nAbility to travel domestically and internationally as required\n\nPreferred Qualifications\nSpanish language proficiency\n\nMaster's degree in International Business, Supply ChainManagement, or a related field\n\nExperience working in South America or supporting international logisticshubs\n\nKnowledge of customs clearance, import/export regulations, international transportation, and freight forwardingprocesses\n\nKBR Benefits\nKBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. 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