Junior Program Analyst

Trinzic; Lexington Park (MD); On-site; USD 61,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Junior Program Analyst to join our team in Lexington Park, MD, focusing on Foreign Military Sales for the Australian F/A-18 program. The role involves cross-functional coordination, documentation, and data analysis to support program execution and decision-making.

Qualified candidates have a BS/BA with 0–3 years of experience and US citizenship with the ability to obtain a DoD secret clearance. This position is based on-site with standard 40-hour weeks.

Qualifications

• BS/BA and 0-3 years of experience in program management, technical or business analysis.
• US citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD secret security clearance.
• Experience with DoD processes and foreign military sales is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support major program events and cross-functional working groups.
• Lead foreign visit coordination for the F-18 team, manage approvals and documentation.
• Provide program support to the F/A-18 Program Manager and Deputy PM, track tasks and issues.
• Prepare formal and informal program correspondence and briefing materials.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data related to aircraft acquisition and product support programs.
• Develop and maintain program documentation while ensuring DoD security compliance.
• Support technology transfer and foreign disclosure by preparing and routing disclosure packages.

Skills

Strong communication

Data analysis

Program coordination

Education

BS/BA in related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

SharePoint

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Job description

Junior Program Analyst
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.

Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact.

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.

KBR is seeking a Junior Program Analyst to join our Team! Be part of a dynamic team of talented professionals supporting the exciting world of Foreign Military Sales on the Australian F/A-18 Super Hornet and Growler Program. This position is in Lexington Park, MD.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and support major program events, including Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs), Program Management Reviews (PMRs), Logistics Program Reviews (LPRs), Capability Development Program Reviews (CDPRs), and other cross-functional working groups. Facilitate collaboration across engineering, logistics, financial, and program management stakeholders to ensure alignment, maintain program cohesion, and drive progress toward established objectives.
• Lead foreign visit coordination activities for the KBR Australian F-18 team by developing, submitting, and processing Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) visit requests. Manage planning for new requirements, maintain comprehensive tracking of all visit actions, and ensure timely completion of approvals, signatures, and supporting documentation in accordance with international engagement and security policies.
• Provide direct program support to the F/A-18 Program Manager and Deputy Program Manager, assisting with resource planning, workload allocation, and monitoring of contracting actions. Contribute to program oversight by tracking task execution, identifying issues, and supporting resolution of programmatic and contractual matters.
• Prepare formal and informal program correspondence, including letters, memoranda, presentations, point papers, and briefing materials. Maintain organized files of all program documentation and track all action items and taskers to ensure timely completion and accurate program reporting.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data related to aircraft acquisition and product support programs. Maintain structured records, evaluate program information, and track project status, milestones, and schedules to support effective program execution and decision-making.
• Develop and maintain program documentation, including planning materials, security-related records, personnel-tracking databases, asset-management tools, and other artifacts supporting evolving program requirements. Ensure documentation accuracy, completeness, and compliance with DoD security and data‑management standards.
• Support technology transfer and foreign disclosure activities by preparing required documentation, reviewing U.S. technical materials for compliance with DoD disclosure policies, sanitizing content as appropriate, applying proper DoD markings, and routing packages through foreign disclosure review channels for release determination

Basic Qualifications:

• BS/BA and 0-3 years of experience in program management, technical or business analysis discipline.
• Clearance & Citizenship: Must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency with key software tools, including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint, and Adobe Acrobat Pro. Ability to create structured documentation, develop presentations, manage shared program repositories, and perform data analysis using these applications.
• Knowledge of Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and Defense Security Assistance Programs, including associated policies, processes, and procedures. Familiarity with DoD acquisition regulations - particularly the DoD 5000-series is desired to support program planning, documentation, and international partner coordination.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear written products, deliver concise briefings, and coordinate effectively with technical, financial, logistics, and international stakeholders.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40 hours/week.

Compensation: $61,000-$92,000. The salary range posted is based on the national average. The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s location, knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience, contract affordability, and in consideration of internal parity.

Additional Compensation: KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

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'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.