Software Acquisition and Production Manager

KBR • San Antonio, TX

10d • Onsite

About The Position

KBR is seeking a Software Acquisition and Production Manager to join its National Security Solutions team in San Antonio, Texas. The role oversees and approves task planning and execution across several large projects supporting national security and emerging Department of the Air Force domain awareness, visualization, and data fusion capabilities.

The manager develops software acquisition strategies, refines operational requirements, oversees project timelines, deliverables, and resources, and recommends modeling and test tools to validate performance. The position also mentors team members and collaborates with cross-functional teams to deliver complex software and technology outcomes. Candidates joining KBR’s Mission Technology Solutions business before its planned spin-off are expected to transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete without reapplying.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of overall experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in software development program or project management.
• Experience designing and supervising the development of complex systems of systems and enterprise architectures.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and deliver complex projects, including complex software development projects for senior decision makers.
• Demonstrated leadership skills in a collaborative environment.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively across organizational levels, including with senior Department of Defense leadership.
• Previous experience in the defense sector or with Department of Defense projects.
• Ability to recommend, embrace, and implement change in a fast-paced, high-performing organization.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of program or project management experience.
• Interest in and experience with the latest system modeling and engineering techniques and languages.
• Experience with large-scale software acquisition programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine software acquisition strategies for emerging national capabilities.
• Recommend and refine detailed operational requirements for Department of the Air Force domain awareness, visualization, and data fusion technologies.
• Oversee project timelines, deliverables, and resource allocation to meet project timelines and technology outcomes.
• Recommend and use software modeling and test tools to validate performance.
• Mentor junior and senior team members.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive project success.
• Oversee and approve task planning and execution across several large projects.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior