Product Manager

KBR, Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 107,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR, Inc. in Colorado Springs seeks a Product Manager to define and drive the software product roadmap aligned with Space Force missions. You will collaborate with stakeholders, guide cross-functional teams, and ensure timely delivery of secure, high-quality software solutions.

The role emphasizes agile leadership, strong communication, and experience with government/defense standards. This position is on-site in Colorado Springs with potential for career growth and impact on national security

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent experience in a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in software product management, preferably within government/defense environments.
• Strong understanding of Agile development methodologies (Agile XP preferred).
• Experience with Atlassian Suite, Azure DevOps, and Git.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the product vision and roadmap for software development projects in support of Space Force missions.
• Collaborate with Space Force stakeholders to gather requirements and translate into actionable features.
• Ensure alignment of product goals with mission-critical objectives and long-term plans.
• Lead Agile software development processes, including sprint planning and backlog prioritization.
• Present updates and roadmaps to Space Force leadership and stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and improve product performance.

Skills

Product management

Agile development

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Security awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Business, or related field

Tools

Atlassian Suite

Azure DevOps

Git

Google Suite

Miro Boards

Figma

Job description

Sep 15, 2026

$107,200 - $145,000/year

Title:

Product Manager

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.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Projects : At KBR, you’ll be working on cutting-edge projects that support the U.S. Space Force's most mission-critical operations. Our team is pushing the boundaries of DevSecOps with state-of-the-art CI/CD pipelines, cloud-native architectures, containerization using Kubernetes, and advanced automation tools like Terraform and Ansible. You’ll be contributing to systems designed for real-time satellite communication, space domain awareness, and defense technology that are revolutionizing the future of space operations.
• Collaborative Environment: Team Beskar thrives in a dynamic, mission-driven environment where our employees work shoulder-to-shoulder with software engineers, DevSecOps architects, product leads, trainers, facilitators and defense specialists. We embrace Agile methodologies and secure development practices to ensure rapid iteration, compliance alignment, and seamless integration across modular systems. Our culture prioritizes clarity, precision, and innovation—fostering open communication, iterative refinement, and deep collaboration to deliver documentation that’s not only compliant, but strategic and impactful across DoW.
• Impactful Work : Your work here will directly support the Space Force in securing national defense assets and advancing space technology. By supporting KBR initiatives, you’ll be at the forefront of innovations that safeguard satellites, enhance space situational awareness, and strengthen U.S. space dominance. Your contributions will have real-world impacts, from improving software resilience to enhancing global communications and security operations in space.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and execute the product vision and roadmap for software development projects in support of Space Force missions.
• Collaborate with Space Force stakeholders to gather requirements, understand operational needs, and translate them into actionable product features.
• Ensure alignment of product goals with Space Force mission-critical objectives and long-term strategic plans.
• Work closely with software development teams, engineers, and designers to ensure timely and high-quality delivery of software solutions.
• Act as the primary point of contact between Space Force personnel and technical teams, providing clear communication on project goals, priorities, and expectations.
• Engage with other government agencies, contractors, and external vendors as necessary.
• Lead the Agile software development process, including sprint planning, backlog prioritization, and managing development timelines.
• Knowledge of security, compliance, and technical standards required for government or defense software products.
• Define key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure product success and continuously improve performance.
• Mitigate risks and resolve issues that may affect project deliverables or timelines.
• Present product updates, roadmaps, and technical solutions to Space Force leadership and key stakeholders.
• Gather feedback from users and decision-makers to iterate on product features and functionality.
• Serve as the subject matter expert on product capabilities and improvements.
• Ensure all products adhere to strict security protocols, defense standards, and government regulations.
• Stay current with technological advancements and industry trends related to defense, space technology, and software development.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and improvement, both within product offerings and the overall software development process.

Qualifications

Required:

• Security Clearance: Secret Clearance or above
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in software product management, preferably within a government or defense-related environment.
• Strong understanding of Agile development methodologies. Agile XP is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of the Atlassian Suite, Microsoft Azure Dev Ops, and Git Suite.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and leading complex software development projects.
• Knowledge of security, compliance, and technical standards required for government or defense software products.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a strategic mindset.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment, with a focus on innovation and delivering mission-critical results.
• Technical proficiency in software development tools and processes.
• Experience working with Google Suite and Microsoft Office suite of applications.
• Expert in Google Slides, Microsoft Power Point
• Experience with Microsoft Teams and Zoom platforms
• Experience with Miro Boards
• Working knowledge of Figma
• Experience working with or supporting U.S. military branches, ideally in the space or defense sectors.
• Strong familiarity with satellite communications, space technology, or aerospace operations.
• Master’s degree or advanced certification in Product Management or related fields.

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience 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.

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.

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