Autonomy Programs Manager – National Security Solutions

kbr; Bath Township (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

KBR, Inc. seeks a highly capable Program Manager in Beavercreek, OH to support acquisition activities and lead initiatives enabling development of autonomous system frameworks and software.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams to drive milestones and ensure alignment with government priorities. The role requires 15+ years in acquisition/program management, a strong technical background, and the ability to operate within DoD environments.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to recommend, embrace, and implement change in a fast-paced, high-performing organization.
• Ability to lead diverse cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders without direct authority.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in acquisition or program management roles with a focus on schedule, cost, and performance and proven track record in delivering complex, strategic projects.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work with senior DoD leadership.
• Experience in designing and developing complex systems of systems and enterprise-level architectures.

Responsibilities

• Investigate, analyze, plan, design, develop, implement, or evaluate solutions for project / program efforts.
• Track action items, manage taskers, and support oversight boards to maintain operational cadence.
• Conduct work measurement studies, program or operations efficiency reviews, cost studies, or workload change impact analyses.
• Provide expert-level issue resolution and recommendations to achieve program outcomes.
• Assist USG Program Managers and Senior Military Leaders with acquisition planning, documentation, and milestone support.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional teams

Acquisition management

Program management

Stakeholder influence

Technical briefing

Education

Engineering degree

Computer Science

Aeronautics

Applied Math

Logistics

Business

Finance

Tools

Jira

Confluence

SharePoint

Microsoft Teams

Job description

KBR, Inc. seeks a highly capable Program Manager in Beavercreek, OH to support acquisition activities and lead initiatives enabling development of autonomous system frameworks and software.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams to drive milestones and ensure alignment with government priorities. The role requires 15+ years in acquisition/program management, a strong technical background, and the ability to operate within DoD environments.