Title:ANTARCTICA: Procurements, Supply Chain & Property Packet Lead
Program SummaryThe National Science Foundation (NSF) manages the United States Antarctic Program (USAP). The USAP supports all U.S. scientific research and related logistics in Antarctica and aboard USAP vessels that operate along 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.
All participants are responsible for maintaining a safe workplace and ensuring that safety is the highest priority. This includes compliance with all ASESC environmental health & safety, and quality assurance requirements.
Job Summary The Procurement, Supply Chain & Property Packet Lead plays a critical role in ensuring the uninterrupted flow of materials, equipment, services, and property management functions necessary to support Antarctic operations, scientific research, and infrastructure activities across the Antarctic Science and Engineering Support Contract (ASESC). This position serves as the primary interface between operational stakeholders, subcontractors, suppliers, government representatives, and internal functional teams to ensure procurement, supply chain, and property requirements are effectively integrated into program operations.
*This is a remote position based in the US.
Roles and Responsibilities - Provide leadership and oversight for procurement planning, sourcing strategies, inventory management, property accountability, and supply chain performance
- Coordinate with operations, science support, logistics, engineering, facilities, information technology, and finance teams to ensure timely acquisition and delivery of required goods and services
- Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, company policies, government regulations, and property management standards
- Oversee government-furnished property, contractor-acquired property, inventory control systems, asset tracking, and property accountability programs
- Monitor supply chain performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, mitigate risks, and enhance customer support
- Support strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier relationship management, and subcontractor performance oversight
- Coordinate material forecasts, demand planning, inventory levels, and replenishment activities to support operational readiness
- Support audits, compliance reviews, property inventories, and contractor performance assessments
- Supervise assigned personnel, including workload assignment, performance management, training, mentoring, and professional development activities
Basic Qualifications - U.S. citizenship and the ability to pass a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) background investigation
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Procurement, Operations Management, or a related field; equivalent experience may be substituted in lieu of education
- Typically 7+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, logistics, property management, or a related field
- Demonstrated experience managing complex supply chain and procurement activities involving multiple stakeholders and operational priorities
- Experience with property management, asset accountability, inventory management systems, and materials planning processes
- Experience using enterprise resource planning (ERP), inventory management, procurement, and property management systems
Preferred Qualifications - Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field
- Experience supporting government contracts, large-scale transitions, or program mobilizations
- Knowledge of warehouse operations, transportation management, international shipping, customs, and import/export processes
- Experience developing key performance indicators (KPIs), dashboards, and operational reporting tools
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.
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