Program Manager

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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.

KBR is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Acquisition Program Manager to join an AFRL Autonomous Air Refueling Research Program focusing on cost, schedule and performance. Focusing on cost, schedule and performance, the ideal candidate will serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in acquisition management, providing critical support to the development and transition of advanced aircraft systems from AFRL to a DoD Program Office. 

• →Lead and manage acquisition processes for the program, ensuring compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) policies and regulations with the focus being technology transition
• →Develop and maintain acquisition strategies, plans, and documentation
• →Experience developing statements of work, CDRL packages and Data Rights/IP
• →Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, logistics, and finance, to ensure program objectives are met
• →Provide expert advice on acquisition matters, including risk management, cost estimation, and contract negotiations
• →Monitor program performance and implement corrective actions as necessary
• →Prepare and present program status reports to senior leadership and stakeholders
• →Lead the development and execution of technology transition plans

• Location: Onsite
• Travel Requirements: Minimal
• Working Hours: Standard

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field;
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in acquisition management within the DoD or a related field
• In-depth knowledge of DoD acquisition policies, procedures, and regulations
• Proven track record of managing complex acquisition programs
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Active Secret Clearance

• Master’s degree
• Experience with aircraft systems or related aerospace programs
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) and other program management tools
• Experience in writing and responding to Federal and DoD Requests for Proposals (RFPs)
• Program Management Level II or III DAWIA certification
• Knowledge of DoD 5000.02 and AFLCMC Policies, Processes, and Procedures
• Active TS/SCI

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.