Program Manager

Title:

Program Manager

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 CRONUS program—ensuring smooth execution of acquisition activities and team support functions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Investigate, analyze, plan, design, develop, implement, or evaluate solutions for project / program efforts.

• Provide expert-level issue resolution and recommendation support to achieve desired program outcomes.

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

• 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.

• plan, organize, and assist in managing critical aspects of the development, modernization, production, logistics, and/or deployment of systems, subsystems, and equipment.

Work Environment:

• Location: On-site, WPAFB

• Travel Requirements: Minimal 15-20%

• 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 with a focus in cost, schedule and performance.

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

• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.

• Active TS/SCI

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.

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.