Software Acquisition and Production Manager

KBR, Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR, Inc. in San Antonio, TX seeks a Software Acquisition and Production Manager to oversee task planning and execution on large defense programs, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with DoD requirements.

You will drive software acquisition strategies, oversee requirements analysis, program management, and lead cross-functional teams to deliver cutting-edge capabilities for national security.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/CIS or related field.
• 10+ years of overall experience and 5+ years in software development program/project management.
• Experience designing and supervising development of complex systems of systems and enterprise architectures.
• Proven track record in managing and delivering complex software development projects for senior decision makers.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills across all organizational levels, including senior DoD leadership.
• Experience in the defense sector or with DoD projects.

Responsibilities

• Software Acquisition: Develop and refine software acquisition strategies.
• Requirements Analysis: Refine operational requirements for DoD domain awareness visualization and data fusion technologies.
• Program Management: Oversee timelines, deliverables, and resources to meet timelines and tech outcomes.
• Advanced Modeling Techniques: Recommend and leverage software modeling and test tools to validate performance.
• Team Leadership: Mentor team members and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive project success.

Skills

Team Leadership

Program Management

Requirements Analysis

Software Architecture

Communication

Defense Domain Experience

Education

BA/BS in CS/CE/CIS or related field

MA/MS preferred

Tools

System Modeling Tools

Data Fusion Technologies

Job description

Software Acquisition and Production 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. 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.

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated Software Acquisition and Production Manager to join our dynamic team in San Antonio, TX, to oversee and approve task planning and execution on several large projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Software Acquisition: Develop and refine innovative software acquisition strategies for the nation's emerging capabilities.
• Requirements Analysis: Recommend and refine detailed operational requirements for emerging Dept of the Air Force domain awareness visualization and data fusion technologies
• Program Management: Oversee project timelines, deliverables, and resource allocation to achieve aggressive project timelines and cutting-edge technology outcomes.
• Advanced Modeling Techniques: Recommend and leverage software modeling and test tools to validate performance.
• Team Leadership: Mentor junior and senior team members and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive project success.

Required Qualifications

• BA / BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, or related field

• 10+ years of overall experience and 5+ years of experience in software development program/project management.

• Complex System Design: Experience in designing and supervising the development of complex systems of systems and enterprise architectures.

• Program Management: Proven track record in managing and delivering complex projects. Experience should include managing complex software development projects for senior decision makers.

• Team Leadership: Demonstrated leadership skills in a collaborative environment . Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills and proven ability to work effectively within all organizational levels, including senior DoD leadership.

• Defense Sector Experience: Previous experience in the defense sector or with DoD projects.

• Proven ability to recommend, embrace and implement change in a fast-paced, high-performing, hand-picked organization.

Desired Qualifications

• MA / MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, or related field
• 10+ years of experience in program/project management.
• Emerging Technologies: Interest in and experience with the latest system modeling and engineering techniques and languages.
• Software Acquisition: Experience in large-scale software acquisition program(s).

Work Environment

• Location: On-site
• Working Hours: Normal business hours

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.