Title: Senior Program 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. Key Responsibilities: + Project Management: + Support to 8 AF to help manage the development of the Strategic Air Operations Center (StAOC). + Responsible for overall planning, direction, oversight, and administration of projects. + Take broad direction on multiple tasks and work collaboratively alongside senior Air Force personnel and multiple industry partners. + Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive project success. + Ensure a whole-team effort to meet the cost, schedule, and performance goals of the project. + Ensure full compliance with contract requirements. + Implement and provide guidance related to processes and policies, oversees the work of staff, and recommend priorities of projects and programs. + System Design: + Review the current StAOC layout and draft CONOPS to help formulate required equipment list and operational requirements. + Coordinate number of feeds required at each workstation; applications & screens; desks; lighting; comms & type; location/layout; etc. so a final, accurate cost estimate and incremental implementation plan can be developed. + Solve complex problems, drive future policy and strategy, and develop new processes and procedures. Work Environment: + Location: On-site at Barksdale AFB, LA with opportunities for limited remote work + Travel Requirements: Minimal <10% + Working Hours: Standard 40 hours per week + Fast-paced, team-oriented Qualifications: Required: + Clearance: Top Secret with the ability to obtain SCI, SAP, and Polygraph. + Program Management: Proven track record of 10+ years managing and delivering complex projects. + Previous Work Environments: Experience working in secure facilities (Secret/SAP, TS/SCI, TS/SAP). + Education: Bachelor’s Degree Desired: + Education: Master’s Degree; technical Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees. + Program Management: Professional Program Management Certification (PMP, PMI-ACP etc.). + Experience: Hardware and software integration and test. + Team Leadership: Demonstrated leadership skills in a collaborative environment. + Continuous Improvement: Commitment to ongoing professional development and innovation. + Defense Sector Experience: + Experience working in, management of, and interaction with an Air Operations Center. + Previous experience in the defense sector or with DoD projects. + Knowledge of Global Strike Command operations with weapons systems experience. + Experience in a Combatant Command, Joint or Higher Headquarters staff. Ready to Make a Difference? If you’re excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let's shape the future together. KBR Benefits KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development. Belong, Connect and Grow at KBRAt 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.