Program Manager- Program Integration

KBR Careers; Beavercreek Township (OH); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR’s National Security Solutions team seeks a seasoned Program Manager- Program Integration to lead cross‑functional efforts across USAF acquisition, capability planning, and program execution. You will coordinate with MAJCOMs, support cost, schedule, and performance objectives, and brief senior leadership on critical programs.

Required are 15+ years of relevant experience, F-15 program knowledge, and a DoD security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Program Management, Business, Engineering, Operations Research or related field.
• 15+ years of experience in Air Force acquisition, capability planning, requirements development, or program integration.
• Must have knowledge of F-15 aircraft and experience executing F-15 programs.
• Experience with USAF MAJCOMs (ACC, AFGSC, HQ USAF).
• Knowledge of USAF planning, programming, and capability development processes.
• Experience supporting program management, logistics, supply, financial management, test, security, information management, or contracting activities.
• Ability to analyze warfighter requirements and define capability needs.
• Familiarity with S&T investment processes, technology maturity, and early lifecycle planning.
• Experience with IPTs, PMRs, TIMs, and cross-functional coordination.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; capable of senior-level briefings.

Responsibilities

• Assist in applying program management, logistics, maintenance, supply, financial management, test, security, information management, and contracting expertise across program initiatives.
• Support analysis, planning, design, implementation, and evaluation of solutions for complex program efforts.
• Represent the F/B program portfolio in Service Core Function processes aligning capability needs with strategic planning.
• Assist in influencing S&T investment decisions benefiting F/B platforms and capability development.
• Build and maintain relationships with Government offices, contractors, AFMC, AFLCMC, AFRL, ACC, AFGSC, and HQ USAF.
• Serve as liaison between warfighter/user requirements and engineering teams.
• Participate in TIMs, IPTs, PMRs, working groups, and capability planning forums.
• Apply MAJCOM experience to assess operational requirements and mission needs.
• Bridge capability needs into materiel solution planning, early systems engineering, and T&E strategy development.
• Conduct studies and trade-space evaluations for emerging platform capabilities.
• Assess technology maturity, lifecycle impacts, risks, and opportunities for cost savings.
• Support identification of materiel solutions, lifecycle cost estimates, manufacturing maturity, and acquisition intelligence inputs.
• Prepare and deliver briefings, reports, and visual products for senior leaders.
• Support integrated lifecycle planning from pre-concept through disposal.
• Assist in developing technology solution sets, sustainment strategies, and capability enhancement plans.

Skills

Program management

Air Force acquisition

DoD security clearance

F-15 knowledge

Cross-functional coordination

MAJCOM experience

Senior leadership briefings

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

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. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.

Title

Program Manager- Program Integration

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. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
• Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in applying program management, logistics, maintenance, supply, financial management, test, security, information management, and contracting expertise across program initiatives.
• Support analysis, planning, design, implementation, and evaluation of solutions for complex program efforts.
• Represent the F/B program portfolio in Service Core Function processes aligning capability needs with strategic planning.
• Assist in influencing S&T investment decisions benefiting F/B platforms and capability development.
• Build and maintain relationships with Government offices, contractors, AFMC, AFLCMC, AFRL, ACC, AFGSC, and HQ USAF.
• Serve as liaison between warfighter/user requirements and engineering teams.
• Participate in TIMs, IPTs, PMRs, working groups, and capability planning forums.
• Apply MAJCOM experience to assess operational requirements and mission needs.
• Analyze warfighter needs and advise capability planning leadership on mission-critical gaps.
• Bridge capability needs into materiel solution planning, early systems engineering, and T&E strategy development.
• Conduct studies and trade-space evaluations for emerging platform capabilities.
• Assess technology maturity, lifecycle impacts, risks, and opportunities for cost savings.
• Support identification of materiel solutions, lifecycle cost estimates, manufacturing maturity, and acquisition intelligence inputs.
• Prepare and deliver briefings, reports, and visual products for senior leaders.
• Support integrated lifecycle planning from pre‑concept through disposal.
• Assist in developing technology solution sets, sustainment strategies, and capability enhancement plans.

Work Environment

• Location: On-Site
• Travel Requirements: Minimum
• Working hours: Standard

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Program Management, Business, Engineering, Operations Research, or related field.
• 15+ years of experience in Air Force acquisition, capability planning, requirements development, or program integration.
• Requires knowledge of F-15 aircraft and experience executing F-15 programs.
• Experience working with or supporting USAF MAJCOMs (ACC, AFGSC, HQ USAF)
• Knowledge of USAF planning, programming, and capability development processes.
• Experience supporting program management, logistics, supply, financial management, test, security, information management, or contracting activities.
• Ability to analyze warfighter requirements and define capability needs.
• Familiarity with S&T investment processes, technology maturity, and early lifecycle planning.
• Experience with IPTs, PMRs, TIMs, and cross-functional coordination.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; able to prepare senior-level briefings and reports.
• Ability to coordinate across multiple organizations and serve as a liaison between user and engineering communities.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s degree/MBA, or Operations Research, Engineering or related field
• Chief of Staff experience
• Program Management Professional (PMP) certification

Ready to Make a Difference?

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.

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