Strategic Defense Program Manager & SAO

KBR, Inc; Shreveport, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR, Inc. seeks a Program Manager/Staff Officer to support the Simulator Division and provide staff action and program coordination for AFLCMC/WNS and AFGSC. Duty location is Barksdale AFB, LA, with minimal travel.

Strong PM, communication, and coordination skills are essential to navigate USAF processes. The role involves leading program execution across multiple teams, developing staff packages, and ensuring alignments with USAF timelines and requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Program Management, Construction Management, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience supporting DoD, USAF, or similar government programs.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• Experience coordinating across multiple organizations or stakeholders in a program or project environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage program cost, schedule, and performance.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Experience preparing briefings, reports, or staff packages for leadership.
• Familiarity with structured processes and documentation in a government or regulated environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Ability to work at Barksdale AFB, LA.

Responsibilities

• Lead program execution across WNS and AFGSC efforts, managing cost, schedule, performance, and risk.
• Serve as a Staff Action Officer (SAO), coordinating taskings, communications, and decision support across multiple stakeholders.
• Develop, route, track, and close staff packages in alignment with USAF processes and timelines.
• Facilitate collaboration across engineering, logistics, acquisition, security, and operational teams.
• Coordinate activities across AFLCMC, AFGSC, and other mission partners to ensure alignment and timely execution.
• Support planning and execution of programs related to facilities, infrastructure, and mission systems.
• Assist with requirements development, documentation, and program planning activities.
• Participate in design reviews, project discussions, and cross-functional working groups as needed.
• Identify program risks and issues and work with stakeholders to develop mitigation strategies.
• Prepare and deliver briefings, status updates, and decision materials for leadership.
• Promote a team-oriented environment that enables efficient communication and problem-solving.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder coordination

TS/SCI clearance

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Business/Program Management

Tools

MS Office

Job description

KBR, Inc. seeks a Program Manager/Staff Officer to support the Simulator Division and provide staff action and program coordination for AFLCMC/WNS and AFGSC. Duty location is Barksdale AFB, LA, with minimal travel.

Strong PM, communication, and coordination skills are essential to navigate USAF processes. The role involves leading program execution across multiple teams, developing staff packages, and ensuring alignments with USAF timelines and requirements.