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Connect. Grow. with KBR!\nKBR’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.\nWhy Join Us?\nInnovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.\nCollaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.\nImpactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.\nPosition Summary:\nKBR, 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.\nKey Responsibilities:\nInvestigate, analyze, plan, design, develop, implement, or evaluate solutions for project / program efforts.\nTrack action items, manage taskers, and support oversight boards to maintain operational cadence.\nBe able to perform work measurement studies, program or operations efficiency reviews, cost studies, or workload change impact analyses.\nProvide expert-level issue resolution and recommendation support to achieve desired program outcomes.\nRecommend and refine detailed operational requirements for emerging autonomous systems. \nMentor USG and contractor team members and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive project success. \nProvide strategic insights and instill best practices for growth/scalability to a fast-paced USAF RDT&E and acquisition team. \nAssist 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.\nProvide strategic planning support to align program initiatives with government priorities and long-term mission goals.\nSupport 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.\nEnsure compliance and provide governance/control for all program activities adhering to federal laws, procurement regulations (e.g., FAR), and internal and Air Force policies.\nFacilitate stakeholder engagement by acting as a primary liaison between senior Air Force and other government officials, contractors, and community partners.\nManage 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.\nEvaluate performance by establishing metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure program progress and success and drive continuous improvement.\nAlign the program deliverables to the government objectives \nManage the main program documentation such as the CDRLs\nWork Environment:\nLocation: On-site \nTravel Requirements: Minimal. Up to one trip per quarter. \nWorking Hours: 40 hrs/week. \nQualifications:\nRequired:\nProven ability to recommend, embrace, and implement change in a fast-paced, high-performing organization. \nAbility to lead diverse cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders without direct authority.\nMinimum 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.\nDemonstrated 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. \nExperience in designing and developing complex systems of systems and enterprise-level architectures. \nExcellence in technical briefing, reporting to leadership, and navigating complex bureaucratic environments.\nBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Aeronautics, Applied Math, Logistics, Business, Finance, or related field. \nActive Secret with SAP/SAR eligibility; Top Secret eligible\nDesired:\nFamiliarity with existing autonomy-based DoD open standards and reference architectures, such as Open Mission Systems (OMS) and Autonomy-Government Reference Architecture (A-GRA).\nAdvanced Degree or Certification: Master’s degree or PMP certification preferred (Highly Desirable).\nDoD 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. \nDoD Development or Operations Experience: Prior military operational flight experience or work within a relevant Air Force tactical aircraft environment.\nTool Proficiency: Experience with Jira, Confluence, SharePoint, and Microsoft Teams.\nProcess Improvement: Ability to streamline workflows and improve team efficiency.\nLeadership Experience: Prior supervisory or team lead experience in a government or defense setting.\nActive TS/SCI clearance with SAP/SAR eligibility.\nReady to Make a Difference?\nIf 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.\nKBR Benefits\nKBR 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.\nBelong, Connect and Grow at KBR\nAt 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.\nKBR is an equal opportunity employer. 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