Strategic Program Manager & SAO — National Security

Trinzic; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR's National Security Solutions team seeks a Program Manager/Staff Officer to support the Simulator Division (AFLCMC/WNS) and AFGSC at Barksdale AFB, LA. You will lead staff actions, coordinate across organizations, and drive execution of complex defense programs.

The ideal candidate has a TS/SCI clearance, 10+ years of DoD program management, and strong communication skills to work across engineering, logistics, and security teams in a regulated environment.

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.

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.

Skills

Program management

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Program Management, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

KBR's National Security Solutions team seeks a Program Manager/Staff Officer to support the Simulator Division (AFLCMC/WNS) and AFGSC at Barksdale AFB, LA. You will lead staff actions, coordinate across organizations, and drive execution of complex defense programs.

The ideal candidate has a TS/SCI clearance, 10+ years of DoD program management, and strong communication skills to work across engineering, logistics, and security teams in a regulated environment.