Senior Defense Program Manager - Air Force Acquisition

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

Job summary

KBR, Inc. in Dayton, Ohio, seeks a Program Manager SME to lead a senior client engagement for AFLCMC, shaping acquisition strategies and security guidance for a new ACAT II program.

You will act as a trusted advisor, align KBR capabilities with mission needs, and guide cross-functional teams to deliver complex defense programs with integrity and focus. The successful candidate will have top-secret clearance, a master’s degree in a relevant field, 15+ years in DoD acquisitions, and a proven

Qualifications

• Clearance Requirement: Top Secret.
• Master’s degree in business / engineering / aerospace and 15+ years of DoD acquisitions experience.
• Held senior Government Acquisition Management position.
• Demonstrated decision making and planning based on customer needs and data.
• Proven cross-functional collaboration and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall execution of a strategic client engagement with responsibility for project performance, profitability, staffing, resource allocation, and delivery quality.
• Establish trusted advisor relationships with client leadership and key stakeholders.
• Develop understanding of client mission objectives, operational priorities, and emerging challenges.
• Support development of acquisition strategies, security classification guidance, and other acquisition management activities for a new ACAT II program.
• Collaborate across KBR units to deliver integrated solutions to current and prospective customers.
• Mentor and lead project personnel while fostering excellence, accountability, and customer focus.

Skills

Defense acquisition

Senior leadership

Stakeholder management

Program management

Cross-functional collaboration

Clearance: Top Secret

Education

Master’s degree in business / engineering / aerospace

Job description

KBR, Inc. in Dayton, Ohio, seeks a Program Manager SME to lead a senior client engagement for AFLCMC, shaping acquisition strategies and security guidance for a new ACAT II program.

You will act as a trusted advisor, align KBR capabilities with mission needs, and guide cross-functional teams to deliver complex defense programs with integrity and focus. The successful candidate will have top-secret clearance, a master’s degree in a relevant field, 15+ years in DoD acquisitions, and a proven