Aerospace Defense Program Lead — Grow & Deliver

KBR Careers; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR Government Solutions seeks a Defense Development Program Manager to oversee day-to-day development operations of an aerospace/defense program and guide its transition to full-rate production. The role focuses on planning, budgeting, and ensuring program performance within time and cost constraints.

Candidates should have 5+ years in aerospace/defense program management, a related bachelor’s degree, and US citizenship; PMP certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5+ years aerospace/defense program management preferred.
• US citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day development operations of aerospace/defense program.
• Guide program transition into full rate production.
• Analyze budgets, plans, and schedules to control costs and performance.

Skills

Program management

Budgeting

Cost analysis

Documentation

Strategic planning

Proposal pricing

Contract compliance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Related Field

PMI PMP Certification (Preferred)

Master’s Degree (Preferred)

Job description

KBR Government Solutions seeks a Defense Development Program Manager to oversee day-to-day development operations of an aerospace/defense program and guide its transition to full-rate production. The role focuses on planning, budgeting, and ensuring program performance within time and cost constraints.

Candidates should have 5+ years in aerospace/defense program management, a related bachelor’s degree, and US citizenship; PMP certification is preferred.