Hybrid Software Delivery Lead — Space Operations

KBR, Inc; El Segundo (CA); Hybrid; USD 136,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

FSA

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

Job summary

KBR, Inc. is seeking an experienced Software Delivery Lead to coordinate software delivery across Agile teams, OA authorities, and mission organizations supporting U.S. Space Force capabilities.

The role emphasizes operational acceptance, release coordination, and synchronization across programs. The position involves hands-on execution with daily interaction with development teams, OA authorities, cyber teams, and government leadership to ensure releases are executable and aligned with mission

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or related field required.
• 8+ years of experience supporting software delivery, operational integration, mission operations, release management, or systems delivery activities within DoD environments.
• Strong understanding of operational acceptance (OA) processes and operational mission assurance activities.
• Experience coordinating software releases, operational deployments, or mission delivery across multiple organizations.
• Experience with Agile software development methodologies and iterative delivery environments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Delivery Leadership: Actively coordinate and manage software delivery activities across multiple teams.
• OA Coordination: Interface for operational acceptance coordination with OA representatives and mission operators.
• Agile Delivery Execution: Work with Agile teams to track delivery readiness and release timelines.
• Multi-Environment Coordination: Balance constraints across development, security, and mission priorities.
• Throughput Optimization: Identify bottlenecks and synchronize dependencies.
• Release Management: Coordinate deployment readiness and production delivery activities.
• Stakeholder Management: Maintain alignment among SSC, users, cyber teams, developers, and partners.
• Issue Resolution & Coordination: Drive resolution of delivery or operational issues.

Skills

DoD Secret clearance

Agile delivery coordination

Stakeholder management

Release management

Jira familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or related field

Master’s degree in engineering, computer science, or related field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

MS Office

Job description

KBR, Inc. is seeking an experienced Software Delivery Lead to coordinate software delivery across Agile teams, OA authorities, and mission organizations supporting U.S. Space Force capabilities.

The role emphasizes operational acceptance, release coordination, and synchronization across programs. The position involves hands-on execution with daily interaction with development teams, OA authorities, cyber teams, and government leadership to ensure releases are executable and aligned with mission