Director, Legislative Affairs

$209k - $313k

Full-time

KBR

Title:
Director, Legislative Affairs
Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!
KBR's Mission Technology Solutions (MTS) delivers defense, intelligence, and space innovation at the speed of tomorrow. KBR is a trusted national security partner, combining mission expertise with advanced digital technologies to solve complex challenges across space, land, air, and sea. Through capabilities including digital engineering, mission operations, rapid prototyping, artificial intelligence, data analytics, and secure logistics , we help our customers achieve mission success around the world. At KBR, We Deliver.™
Why Join Us?
Innovative Projects: KBR's work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.
KBR is seeking a highly motivated and strategically focused Director, Legislative Affairs to lead the company's congressional engagement efforts and advance legislative priorities that support business growth across defense, intelligence, homeland security, space, and federal civilian markets. Reporting to the Vice President, Government Relations and Executive Branch Affairs, this role serves as a primary KBR liaison to Capitol Hill, building relationships with Members of Congress, congressional staff, and key committees, while leveraging deep knowledge of legislative processes, federal budgeting, and appropriations to support strategic objectives and strengthen KBR's position as a trusted government partner.
Key Responsibilities:
Leverage an established congressional network, as well as KBR's Washington Operations relationships, to advocate for KBR priorities across national security, intelligence, defense, readiness and sustainment, logistics , space, homeland security, and federal civilian sectors.
Build, strengthen, and maintain bipartisan relationships with Members of Congress, congressional staff, and key committees responsible for defense, intelligence, national security, appropriations, NASA, NOAA, homeland security, and related matters.
Represent KBR before Members of Congress, congressional staff, and committee staff to advance the company's legislative priorities, business interests, and brand.
Develop and execute legislative engagement strategies that support KBR's growth objectives and align with established government relations goals and metrics.
Monitor, analyze, and report on congressional activity, legislation, authorizations, appropriations, and policy developments that may impact KBR's business, customers, and strategic priorities.
Conduct analysis of legislative initiatives, policy proposals, and broader budgetary trends, assessing implications for company operations, strategic planning, and growth opportunities.
Partner closely with business leaders, program managers, and business development teams to identify opportunities where congressional engagement and advocacy can support programs and customer missions.
Communicate regularly with company leadership regarding legislative activities, congressional engagement efforts, funding priorities, and emerging opportunities or risks.
Coordinate with Executive Branch Affairs colleagues to ensure alignment of legislative and executive branch engagement strategies and messaging.
Support the development of briefing materials, congressional correspondence, presentations, and other advocacy-related communications.
Maximize the effectiveness of industry associations, trade organizations, consultants, suppliers, and strategic partners in advancing KBR's legislative priorities.
Attend congressional hearings, conferences, meetings, and industry events to support relationship-building efforts and maintain awareness of relevant policy developments.
Plan and support visits by KBR leaders to Capitol Hill and facilitate Congressional visits to KBR facilities and program locations.
Support KBR Political Action Committee (PAC) activities and compliance efforts, including participation in PAC-sponsored events as appropriate .
Ensure all government relations activities are conducted in compliance with applicable lobbying, ethics, and reporting requirements.
Required Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Government, Communications, Business, or a related field.
8-10 years of experience in legislative affairs, government relations, congressional affairs, public policy, or related fields.
Security Clearance Requirement: Active Secret security clearance or higher.
Experience working with Congress on defense, intelligence, homeland security, federal civilian, space, NASA, NOAA, State Department, or related national security issues.
Demonstrated experience supporting authorization and appropriations matters within the U.S. Congress.
Experience working for or with federal agencies, congressional offices, defense contractors, trade associations, or similar organizations
Required Legislative Affairs & Government Relations Expertise:
Strong knowledge of congressional processes, legislative procedures, and the federal budget, authorization, and appropriations cycles.
Demonstrated ability to develop and execute government affairs and legislative engagement strategies that support business objectives.
Proven ability to build, maintain, and leverage relationships with Members of Congress, congressional staff, committee staff, and other government stakeholders.
Strong understanding of the federal government services environment, including defense, intelligence, homeland security, and space-related priorities.
Experience analyzing legislation, policy proposals, appropriations measures, and budgetary trends, and translating their business impacts into actionable recommendations.
Demonstrated ability to effectively influence and communicate with senior government officials, Members of Congress, congressional staff, and corporate executives.
Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex issues clearly and persuasively.
Proven ability to manage multiple internal and external stakeholders while maintaining alignment, transparency, and accountability.
Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to operate effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
Strong collaboration skills and a proven ability to work effectively across business functions and within cross-functional teams.
High level of professionalism, integrity, discretion, and commitment to ethical conduct.
Basic Compensation: $209,000.00 - 313,000.00.
This range is for the Virginia 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 sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you're excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let's shape the future together.
KBR Benefits
KBR 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. We support career advancement through professional training and development.
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.

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