Software Acquisition and Production Manager

KBR•San Antonio, TX

16d•Onsite

About The Position

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. We are seeking a motivated Software Acquisition and Production Manager to join our dynamic team in San Antonio, TX, to oversee and approve task planning and execution on several large projects.

Requirements

BA / BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, or related field
10+ years of overall experience and 5+ years of experience in software development program/project management.
Experience in designing and supervising the development of complex systems of systems and enterprise architectures.
Proven track record in managing and delivering complex projects.
Experience should include managing complex software development projects for senior decision makers.
Demonstrated leadership skills in a collaborative environment.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills and proven ability to work effectively within all organizational levels, including senior DoD leadership.
Previous experience in the defense sector or with DoD projects.
Proven ability to recommend, embrace and implement change in a fast-paced, high-performing, hand-picked organization.

Nice To Haves

MA / MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, or related field
10+ years of experience in program/project management.
Interest in and experience with the latest system modeling and engineering techniques and languages.
Experience in large-scale software acquisition program(s).

Responsibilities

Develop and refine innovative software acquisition strategies for the nation’s emerging capabilities.
Recommend and refine detailed operational requirements for emerging Dept of the Air Force domain awareness visualization and data fusion technologies.
Oversee project timelines, deliverables, and resource allocation to achieve aggressive project timelines and cutting-edge technology outcomes.
Recommend and leverage software modeling and test tools to validate performance.
Mentor junior and senior team members and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive project success.