Title:Program Analyst
Job Summary:KBR is seeking a
Program Analyst to join our team. This position supports the NAVAIR PMA-231 Advanced Hawkeye Command and Control platform office. The successful candidate will team with other professionals in support of program execution.
This position is not eligible for remote work; on-site support is required.Roles and Responsibilities:- Develop, analyze, and maintain program plans, schedules, and budgets for assigned program areas, ensuring alignment with contract requirements and strategic objectives.
- Conduct program planning and analysis activities to support decision-making and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to coordinate development and execution of program plans across engineering, logistics, and other support teams.
- Interface regularly with government stakeholders, customers, and external vendors to ensure clear communication and alignment.
- Monitor program performance against cost, schedule, and technical baselines; identify risks and recommend corrective actions as needed.
- Provide day-to-day tracking and oversight of Modeling and Simulation (M&S) assets, ensuring accuracy and accountability.
- Prepare and deliver configuration management status reports on a quarterly basis.
- Support the review and assessment of advanced development initiatives and emerging capabilities.
- Partner with logistics and engineering teams to track and manage Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), Technical Directives (TDs), and avionics software updates.
- Operate effectively in a dynamic, team-oriented environment supporting PMA-231 stakeholders
Basic Qualifications:- Bachelors Degree in engineering, science, business administration or equivalent experience. 5 years experience in technical program planning and implementation, contract interpretation, budget development and administration of government projects. An Associates Degree plus 4 years of additional work experience performing duties of relevant experience may be substituted for a Bachelors Degree OR 8 years additional work experience of relevant duties may be substituted for a Bachelors degree.
- Strong understanding of defense acquisition, program execution, and stakeholder coordination.
- Skilled at coordinating with various stakeholders and managing external relationships.
- Familiarity with integrated master schedules, risk management, action tracking, and program performance metrics.
- Demonstrated ability to independently identify issues, develop recommendations, and communicate effectively with senior Government leadership.
- Experience integrating technical, schedule, cost, contracting, and operational information to support program decisions.
- Experience supporting DoD/NAVAIR acquisition programs, preferably within an ACAT I/II environment.
- Familiarity with configuration management, asset tracking, and logistics integration
- A current Secret Clearance with a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) completed within the last 6 years is required and candidate must be eligible for a TS/SCI. A current Top Secret Clearance is preferred.
Preferred Qualifications:- Clear and effective communication skills, including presenting ideas and working with all levels of organizational hierarchy.
- Demonstrated ability to independently identify issues, develop recommendations, and communicate effectively with senior Government leadership.
- Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Work Location: Onsite required.
Compensation: $105,160.00 - $157,630.00. The salary range posted is for Maryland locations. The offered rate will be based on contract affordability, the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience, and in consideration of internal parity.
Benefits:KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include a 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.
