Program Manager

Title:

Program Manager

At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.

Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions.

Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact.

Candidates who join KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment.

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 Digital Infrastructure Program Office by serving as a Deputy project lead and operational coordinator-ensuring smooth execution of acquisition activities, development and testing, team support functions, and program office operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Coordination & Support: Lead team integration activities to ensure readiness and cohesion between Digital Infrastructure elements.

• Operational Oversight: Manage SharePoint, Teams, Jira, and Confluence environments to support collaboration and data organization.

• Acquisition Documentation: Assist with acquisition planning, documentation, and milestone decision support across programs.

• Battle Rhythm & Task Management: Track action items, manage taskers, and support oversight boards to maintain operational cadence.

• Gap Analysis & Risk Identification: 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.

• Business Process Improvement: 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.

Work Environment:

• Location: Remote

• Travel Requirements: 0-35%

• Working Hours: Standard - Core hours 0900 - 1500

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, or related field.

• Program/Project Management Experience: Minimum 10 years of experience in acquisition or program management roles.

• Organizational Skills: Strong ability to manage multiple priorities, systems, and stakeholders.

• Communication: Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.

• NIL Knowledge: Have an understanding and previous experience supporting a NIL supporting Network and Digital Infrastructure efforts.

• Digital Infrastructure Experience: Previous experience within ABMS DI with an understanding of the key organizational elements, infrastructure, support, and baseline understanding of Program Management efforts within.

• Active TS/SCI with SAP eligibility

Desired:

• Advanced Degree or Certification: Master's degree or PMP certification preferred.

• DoD Acquisition Experience: Familiarity with DoD acquisition processes and documentation.

• 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.

• 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 KBRAt 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.