Electronic Warfare Senior Acquisition Program Manager

Trinzic; Beavercreek Township (OH); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical, dental, vision

Flexible work schedule

Paid time off

Job summary

KBR is seeking an Electronic Warfare Senior Acquisition Program Manager to support U.S. Air Force LAS programs, delivering strategic acquisition and program management to ensure mission success while complying with DoD policies.

Hybrid work environment with travel up to 20%. You will advise Government leadership, develop ASPs, coordinate with engineering, contracting, and source selection to deliver advanced EW capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Business Admin, Engineering or related field.
• 15 years directly related experience.
• 10+ years as a Government acquisition program manager in USAF/DoD program office.
• Experience managing DoD ACAT I/II/III acquisition programs.
• Must possess a Top Secret clearance.
• DAWIA certifications in program management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support acquisition and contract strategies for LAS and EW programs.
• Provide acquisition management expertise during strategy development, planning, and program execution.
• Analyze program requirements and recommend acquisition approaches that balance cost, schedule, performance, and mission objectives.
• Develop and coordinate acquisition documentation for ESIS, ASP, RFP development, and source selection activities.
• Ensure acquisition strategies and program documentation comply with applicable statutory, regulatory, and Air Force guidance.
• Provide strategic recommendations to Government decision-makers regarding acquisition, contracting, and program execution matters.
• Support planning and execution of EW capability development, aircraft integration, and weapons integration initiatives.
• Prepare executive-level briefings, analyses, and decision support materials for senior leadership.
• Identify program risks, challenges, and opportunities, recommending mitigation strategies.
• Facilitate collaboration among program management, engineering, contracting, operational, and industry stakeholders.
• Communicate complex acquisition and programmatic issues clearly through written products and oral presentations.
• Support source selection activities and acquisition milestone decisions throughout the program lifecycle.

Skills

Program management

Acquisition strategy

DoD policies

Top Secret clearance

DAWIA certifications

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Engineering or related fields

Master’s Degree (preferred)

Job description

Electronic Warfare Senior Acquisition Program Manager

At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.

Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of KBR’s Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions.

Candidates who join KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment.

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

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 frontier 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 is seeking an Electronic Warfare Senior Acquisition Program Manager to support U.S. Air Force acquisition programs within the Large Aircraft Survivability (LAS) portfolio. This position provides strategic acquisition and program management expertise supporting Electronic Warfare, Aircraft Integration, and Weapons Integration initiatives. The successful candidate will advise Government leadership on acquisition planning, contract strategy development, and program execution to ensure mission success while maintaining compliance with DoD and Air Force acquisition policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support the development of acquisition and contract strategies for Large Aircraft Survivability and Electronic Warfare programs.


• Provide acquisition management expertise during strategy development, planning, and program execution activities.


• Analyze program requirements and recommend acquisition approaches that balance cost, schedule, performance, and mission objectives.


• Develop and coordinate acquisition documentation supporting Early Strategy and Issues Sessions (ESIS), Acquisition Strategy Plans (ASP), Request for Proposal (RFP) development, and source selection activities.


• Ensure acquisition strategies and program documentation comply with applicable statutory, regulatory, and Air Force guidance.


• Provide strategic recommendations to Government decision-makers regarding acquisition, contracting, and program execution matters.


• Support planning and execution of Electronic Warfare capability development, aircraft integration efforts, and weapons integration initiatives.


• Prepare executive-level briefings, analyses, and decision support materials for senior leadership.


• Identify program risks, challenges, and opportunities, recommending effective mitigation strategies and courses of action.


• Facilitate collaboration among program management, engineering, contracting, operational, and industry stakeholders.


• Communicate complex acquisition and programmatic issues clearly through written products and oral presentations.


• Support source selection activities and acquisition milestone decisions throughout the program lifecycle.

Work Environment

Location: Hybrid. Travel Requirements: 20% minimal travel. Working Hours: Flexible, 40 hours a week.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Engineering or related fields.


• 15 years of experience directly related to the job requirements


• 10+ years experience as a Government acquisition program manager in an USAF or DoW program office


• Experience managing DoD ACAT I/II/III acquisition programs


• Experience working major defense program strategy and documentation


• Ability to travel out of local area 5-10% of calendar year if needed.


• Must possess a Top Secret security clearance


• Relevant DAWIA certifications in program management

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in related field (Management, Business Administration, Business Analysis, Engineering, or similar)


• 20+ years experience in USAF and/or DoW acquisition logistics


• Experience in multiple functional areas (program management, engineering, logistics, etc.)


• Experience at multiple Air Force or DoD centers and geographic locations


• Experience in Electronic Warfare programs, aircraft integration and/or weapons integration

Ready to Make a Difference?

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.

KBR Benefits

• KBR 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.

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.