Operations Program Analyst

KBR, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 84,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Medical insurance

Paid time off

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 at the Naval Air Systems Command in Patuxent River, MD. The selected candidate will provide direct business, acquisition, program management, and day‑to‑day operations support.

The F/A-18 and EA-18G program office manages current and future capabilities, ensuring mission success for U.S. Navy and international partners.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret Security clearance; US citizen.
• Journeyman with 3–10 years of combined relevant experience.
• BA/BS degree or equivalent substitutions as described in the postings.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 (Word; Excel; PowerPoint; Outlook). Acquisitions Management System and the Defense Travel System (DTS).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Government/Contractor staffing requirements and data drills.
• Prepare program briefings, status reports, point papers, RFIs and other documentation.
• Track program status and evaluate operational and technical alternatives.
• Develop plans including budgets and schedules to meet IPT requirements and support execution.

Skills

MS Office 365

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Acquisitions Management System

Defense Travel System (DTS)

Job description

Title:

Operations Program Analyst

Program Summary:

KBR’s Product and Technology Solutions Division specializes in rapid prototyping and advanced technology solutions for directed energy, electronic warfare, and security applications. With expertise in electronic warfare systems, critical infrastructure protection, and product R&D, KBR delivers cutting‑edge innovations to meet mission‑critical needs. Backed by a global presence and a strong ethical framework, KBR collaborates closely with customers to develop secure, effective, and forward‑thinking solutions.

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 Educ** ation:** 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

Onsite

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.