Strategic Program Manager, National Security & Autonomy

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 Beavercreek, OH. This role supports the acquisition activities and team support functions enabling development and fielding of autonomy collaborative platform frameworks and software. Key Responsibilities: Investigate, analyze, plan, design, develop, implement, or evaluate solutions for project / program efforts. Track action items, manage taskers, and support oversight boards to maintain operational cadence. Be able to perform work measurement studies, program or operations efficiency reviews, cost studies, or workload change impact analyses. Provide expert-level issue resolution and recommendation support to achieve desired program outcomes. Recommend and refine detailed operational requirements for emerging autonomous systems. Mentor USG and contractor team members and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive project success. Provide strategic insights and instill best practices for growth/scalability to a fast-paced USAF RDT&E and acquisition team. Assist USG Program Managers and Senior Military Leader with acquisition planning, documentation, and milestone decision support across programs enabling development and fielding of autonomous system solutions. Provide strategic planning support to align program initiatives with government priorities and long-term mission goals. Support budget & resource management objectives throughout the program lifecycle, assist with the management of the program budget, monitor expenditures, and ensure efficient resource allocation across the program. Ensure compliance and provide governance/control for all program activities adhering to federal laws, procurement regulations (e.g., FAR), and internal and Air Force policies. Facilitate stakeholder engagement by acting as a primary liaison between senior Air Force and other government officials, contractors, and community partners. Manage risk by identifying, prioritizing, mitigating, and taking corrective measures against planning, development, technical, strategic, and programmatic risks that could impact program schedule. cost, or performance. Evaluate performance by establishing metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure program progress and success and drive continuous improvement. Align the program deliverables to the government objectives Manage the main program documentation such as the CDRLs Work Environment: Location: On-site Travel Requirements: Minimal. Up to one trip per quarter. Working Hours: 40 hrs/week. Qualifications: Required: Proven ability to recommend, embrace, and implement change in a fast-paced, high-performing organization. Ability to lead diverse cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders without direct authority. Minimum 15 years of experience in acquisition or program management roles with a focus on schedule, cost, and performance and proven track record in managing and delivery complex, strategic projects. Demonstrated management and leadership skills in a collaborative environment . Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills and proven ability to work effectively within all organizational levels, including senior DoD leadership. Experience in designing and developing complex systems of systems and enterprise-level architectures. Excellence in technical briefing, reporting to leadership, and navigating complex bureaucratic environments. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Aeronautics, Applied Math, Logistics, Business, Finance, or related field. Active Secret with SAP/SAR eligibility; Top Secret eligible Desired: Familiarity with existing autonomy-based DoD open standards and reference architectures, such as Open Mission Systems (OMS) and Autonomy-Government Reference Architecture (A-GRA). Advanced Degree or Certification: Master’s degree or PMP certification preferred (Highly Desirable). DoD Acquisition Experience: Familiarity with DoD acquisition processes and documentation. Experience or extensive knowledge in large-scale USG software acquisition program(s) such as the Software Acquisition Pathway. DoD Development or Operations Experience: Prior military operational flight experience or work within a relevant Air Force tactical aircraft environment. Tool Proficiency: Experience with Jira, Confluence, SharePoint, and Microsoft Teams. Process Improvement: Ability to streamline workflows and improve team efficiency. Leadership Experience: Prior supervisory or team lead experience in a government or defense setting. Active TS/SCI clearance with SAP/SAR eligibility. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr KBR