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E&L provides integrated capabilities across logistics and sustainment, mission operations, engineering services, readiness and modernization programs, scientific research support, and exploration initiatives in some of the world’s most complex and challenging environments.\nThe business unit supports customers across the Department of Defense, federal civilian agencies, and commercial partners, delivering innovative solutions that enhance mission readiness, operational effectiveness, and long-term mission success.\nJob Summary\nKBR is seeking an experienced Senior Director, Business Development to lead strategic growth initiatives across the Exploration & Logistics portfolio. This position is responsible for identifying, qualifying, shaping, and capturing new business opportunities while developing long-term customer relationships and growth strategies aligned with business objectives.\nThe successful candidate will partner closely with division leadership, operations teams, solutions architects, and executive leadership to expand KBR’s presence across defense, federal civilian, logistics, engineering, and space exploration markets. This individual will be accountable for pipeline development, capture execution, customer engagement, and achieving growth objectives that support the long-term success of the business unit.\nThe ideal candidate brings a proven record of business development and capture success, strong customer relationships, knowledge of government acquisition processes, and the ability to lead complex pursuits from opportunity identification through contract award.\nRoles & Responsibilities\nDevelop and execute strategic business development and capture plans aligned with Exploration & Logistics growth objectives.\n\nIdentify, qualify, and shape new business opportunities across defense, federal civilian, logistics, engineering, mission operations, and exploration markets.\n\nLead capture efforts throughout the full business development lifecycle, including opportunity identification, qualification, positioning, teaming, solution development, proposal strategy, and award.\n\nBuild and maintain executive-level relationships with customers, industry partners, and key stakeholders.\n\nDevelop customer engagement strategies that strengthen KBR’s position and expand market presence.\n\nPartner with operational leadership to align growth initiatives with organizational priorities and capabilities.\n\nMaintain and manage a robust pipeline of qualified opportunities using established business development processes and tools.\n\nDevelop and implement win strategies, competitive assessments, customer call plans, and capture plans.\n\nConduct market analysis and competitive intelligence activities to identify emerging opportunities and market trends.\n\nSupport the development of business cases, strategic growth plans, and investment recommendations.\n\nCollaborate across business units to identify and pursue cross-functional opportunities that leverage KBR’s full portfolio of capabilities.\n\nLead and participate in gate reviews, milestone reviews, and executive briefings supporting strategic pursuits.\n\nAssist in identifying and evaluating strategic partnerships, teaming opportunities, and potential acquisition targets.\n\nProvide mentorship and leadership to business development and capture personnel across the organization.\n\nEnsure accurate forecasting, pipeline reporting, and growth metrics in accordance with business requirements.\n\nOther duties as assigned.\n\nBasic Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, Science, Technology, or a related field.\n\n10+ years of professional experience with a combination of government, industry, operational, program management, business development, and capture experience.\n\n10+ years of experience leading business development, capture, growth, or strategic planning efforts supporting U.S. Government customers.\n\nDemonstrated success capturing and winning large, complex opportunities exceeding $100M in contract value.\n\nStrong knowledge of federal acquisition regulations, government contracting practices, and customer procurement processes.\n\nProven ability to build and maintain relationships with senior government, military, and industry leaders.\n\nExperience developing capture strategies, win themes, teaming strategies, and competitive positioning.\n\nStrong understanding of defense, federal civilian, logistics, engineering, mission operations, or space exploration markets.\n\nExceptional written, verbal, presentation, and executive communication skills.\n\nDemonstrated ability to collaborate across geographically dispersed teams and organizational boundaries.\n\nAbility to travel approximately 25-50% as business needs require.\n\nActive Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\nMaster’s degree in business administration, Engineering, Science, Public Administration, or a related discipline.\n\nActive Top Secret security clearance.\n\nPreferred 20+ years of professional experience with a combination of government, industry, operational, program management, business development, and capture experience.\n\nShipley Capture Management certification or equivalent business development training.\n\nLean Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent continuous improvement certification.\n\nExperience supporting multiple customer segments across Department of Defense, federal civilian, logistics, engineering, and exploration programs.\n\nExperience managing strategic pursuits exceeding $500M in total contract value.\n\nDemonstrated success capturing opportunities exceeding $1B in total contract value.\n\nKnowledge of emerging government acquisition trends, contract vehicles, and procurement strategies.\n\nExperience developing and executing growth strategies for complex technical and operational service portfolios.\n\nDemonstrated success establishing strategic partnerships and industry teaming relationships.\n\nExperience supporting mergers, acquisitions, strategic investments, or market expansion initiatives.\n\nStrong understanding of customer mission requirements in global logistics, readiness and sustainment, engineering services, mission operations, and exploration environment.\n\nFor Virginia Applicants: The expected salary range for this position in Virginia is $250,000 - $270,000. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, work location, and other job-related factors. This range is provided in accordance with Virginia pay transparency requirements and applies to candidates working in Virginia.\nKBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits including a 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, paid time off, flexible work schedules, and professional training and development opportunities.\nBelong, Connect and Grow at KBR\nAt 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.\nKBR is an equal opportunity employer. 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