Senior Acquisition Program Manager - DoD & Space Systems

KBR Careers; Beavercreek, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR’s National Security Solutions team is seeking a Sr Acquisition Program Manager to lead DoD acquisition programs, including KC-46 Production Extension and Mobility Futures. This on-site role at Wright-Patterson AFB requires 12–15 years of DoD acquisition experience, a TS clearance, and strong leadership, cost estimation, and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities include developing strategies, managing RFPs and CDRLs, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely, compliant

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or engineering; Master’s preferred.
• 12–15 years of acquisition management experience in DoD or related field.
• Active Top Secret clearance is required.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead acquisition processes ensuring DoD policy and regs compliance.
• Develop acquisition strategies, plans, and documentation including RFPs and tech evals.
• Coordinate with engineering, logistics, and finance to meet program objectives.
• Provide expert advice on risk, cost estimation, and contract negotiations.
• Monitor program performance and present status reports to leadership.

Skills

Acquisition management

DoD policies

Cost estimation

Contract negotiations

Risk management

Earned Value Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

PM software

EVM tools

Job description

KBR’s National Security Solutions team is seeking a Sr Acquisition Program Manager to lead DoD acquisition programs, including KC-46 Production Extension and Mobility Futures. This on-site role at Wright-Patterson AFB requires 12–15 years of DoD acquisition experience, a TS clearance, and strong leadership, cost estimation, and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities include developing strategies, managing RFPs and CDRLs, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely, compliant