Program Manager

Title: Program Manager Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! 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. 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. Position Summary KBR, Inc. is seeking a highly capable and organized Program Manager to join our team in Dayton, Ohio. This role supports the ABMS Program Office by serving as a project lead and operational coordinator—ensuring smooth execution of acquisition activities, team support functions, and program office operations. Key Responsibilities Lead onboarding, security processing, and team integration activities to ensure readiness and cohesion. Manage SharePoint, Teams, Jira, and Confluence environments to support collaboration and data organization. Assist with acquisition planning, documentation, and milestone decision support across programs. Track action items, manage taskers, and support oversight boards to maintain operational cadence. Conduct continuous assessments of Branch operations, programmatic efforts, and capabilities to proactively identify mission gaps, blind spots, or emerging operational risks; recommend mitigation strategies to leadership. Analyze existing workflows, battle rhythms, and standard operating procedures (SOPs); identify bottlenecks, redundancies, or administrative friction; recommend and help implement lean methodologies to enhance overall Branch efficiency. Job Details Location: On‑site, Dayton, OH Travel Requirements: 0–35% Working Hours: Standard – Core hours 0900 – 1500 Qualifications Required : Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, or related field. Minimum 10 years of experience in acquisition or program management roles. Strong ability to manage multiple priorities, systems, and stakeholders. Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills. Active TS/SCI with SAP eligibility. Desired : Master’s degree or PMP certification preferred. Familiarity with DoD acquisition processes and documentation. Experience with Jira, Confluence, SharePoint, and Microsoft Teams. Ability to streamline workflows and improve team efficiency. Prior supervisory or team lead experience in a government or defense setting. Benefits Competitive 401(k) plan with company match. Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and AD&D. Flexible spending account and disability coverage. Paid time off and a flexible work schedule. Professional training and development opportunities. 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. EEO Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr