Operations Program Analyst

Trinzic; Maryland; On-site; USD 84,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR is hiring an Operations Program Analyst to support PMA-265 at the Naval Air Systems Command in Patuxent River, MD. The role provides business, acquisition, program management, and day-to-day operations support to ensure timely execution.

The position requires a DoD security clearance, US citizenship, and a BA/BS or equivalent, with strong Office 365 and acquisitions systems skills. On-site work with potential limited telework and travel.

Qualifications

• Clearance: Active DoD Secret clearance and US citizen.
• Journeyman: 3–10 years of combined experience performing duties described in the functional description.
• BA/BS degree required; substitutions allowed as specified.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and with Acquisitions Management System and DTS.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate staffing requirements, data drills, and technical evaluations between leadership, departments, and partners.
• Capture action items and prepare program briefings, reports, and RFIs; track status and schedules across the IPT.
• Develop plans including budgets and schedules; make recommendations for program execution and out-year planning.
• Execute drills and tasks from outside organizations; coordinate responses through OPS and PMA Leadership.
• Analyze requirements, status, budgets, and schedules; support data management and change control processes.

Skills

Self-motivation

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem solving

Education

BA/BS degree

Associate’s degree + 2 years substitution

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Acquisitions Management System

Defense Travel System (DTS)

Job description

Title:

Operations 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.

Program Summary:

KBR’s Mission Engineering Division delivers complex technical solutions and expert support to the U.S. Department of War, specializing in modeling and simulation, cyber transformation, air vehicle mission integration, and lifecycle support. As a trusted partner with a proven history in mission technology, KBR collaborates closely with clients to develop innovative and effective solutions. With a strong ethical framework, KBR prioritizes data security, privacy, and responsible information management to ensure mission success.

Job Summary:

KBR is seeking an Operations Program Analyst to join our team supporting PMA-265 F/A-18 and EA-18G Weapons Systems Integration (WSI) integrated Product Team (IPT) at the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIRSYSCOM) at Patuxent River, MD. The selected candidate will provide direct business, acquisition, program management, technical service support, and day-to-day operations support.

The F/A-18 and EA-18G Program Office (PMA-265) provides critical current and future capabilities in the form of total life cycle support management (cradle to grave) for the F/A-18A-D Hornet, F/A-18E/F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler weapons systems. PMA-265 is responsible for acquiring, delivering and sustaining the F/A-18 and EA-18G aircraft, ensuring mission success for U.S. Navy and Marine Corps aviators, as well as international partners to include Australia, Canada, Finland, Kuwait, Malaysia, Spain and Switzerland. Must be a self-starter who requires limited oversight. Strong organizational skills, communication and problem solving are a must. This is an “in office” only position with situational tele-work authorized some travel may be required.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• PMA265 Weapon System Integration (WSI) Integrated Product Team (IPT) Operations Program Analyst is intended to be a strategic partner who frees the IPT Leadership to focus on high-level decision making while ensuring the IPTs operations run efficiently and effectively by managing day to day operations across the IPT and providing program management, business and acquisition continuity in the absence of the IPT Lead.
• The Operations Program Analyst is responsible for coordinating Government/Contractor staffing requirements, responses to data drills, and technical evaluations between leadership, departments, and external partners to align goals and resolve operational issues while ensuring tasks are completed on or before due date.
• Captures action items and meeting minutes to prepare program briefings, status reports, point papers, Requests for Information (RFIs) and other documentation as required. Tracking program status, evaluating operational and technical alternatives, developing and tracking responses to program office operations tasking, and liaising with Level III Product Leads for timely submission of requirements.
• Supports developing plans including budgets and schedules to meet contractual/project requirements for the IPT programs. Makes recommendations in support of program execution, and out-year planning. Executes incoming drills and tasks from outside organizations and coordinates responses through OPS and PMA Leadership.
• Supports analytic and process improvement techniques in the evaluation of program/project objectives. Analyzes requirements, status, budget and schedules. Performs management, technical, or business case analyses. Collects, completes, organizes and interprets data relating to aircraft/weapon/project acquisition and product programs. Tracks program/project status and schedules. Supports Government-instituted processes for documentation, change control management and data management.

Basic Qualifications:

• Clearance: Active DoD Secret Security clearance. Must be a US citizen.
• Required Experience: Journeyman - 3 to 10 years of combined experience performing duties described in the functional description.
• Functional Description: Applies analytic techniques in the evaluation of program/project objectives. Analyzes requirements, status, budget and schedules. Performs management, technical, or business case analyses. Collects, completes, organizes and interprets data relating to aircraft/weapon/project acquisition and product programs. Tracks program/project status and schedules. Government-institute processes apply for documentation, change control management and data management.
• Required Education: Journeyman - BA/BS degree.
• Allowable Substitutions: Associate’s Degree plus two (2) years additional work experience performing duties described in the functional description of the labor category may be substituted for a Bachelor’s Degree, or Four (4) years additional work experience performing duties described in the functional description of the labor category may be substituted for a Bachelor’s Degree.
• Must be highly proficient Microsoft Office 365 (Word; Excel; PowerPoint; Outlook). Acquisitions Management System, and the Defense Travel System (DTS).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Desired Experience: 2 years of experience supporting NAVAIR

Work Location:

On-site required

Compensation:

$83,930.00 - $125,840.00. The salary range posted is for Maryland locations. The offered rate will be based on contract affordability, the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience, and in consideration of internal parity.

Benefits:

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include a 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.