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Program Manager

KBR Careers
Dayton, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 4/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/7/2026
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Program Manager

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

Around here, we define the future.

We are a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers, and dreamers. But we all share one goal: to improve the world responsibly and safely.

THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD

THIS POSITION WILL BE LOCATED IN DAYTON, OHIO

KBR is looking for a Program Manager to facilitate information flow between the COR, the contractor, and contract personnel.

  • Oversee the hiring of new employees and serve as a key resource for all contract personnel. Work closely with the government on hiring to meet research project and mission goals.
  • Provide on-site administrative oversight of contract personnel, to include pay, promotions, leave, work hours, conflict resolution, and disciplinary actions.
  • Coordinate with the COR on research participant compensation and all travel for contract personnel.
  • Identify and evaluate problems affecting research project and mission goals and provide solutions in a timely manner.
  • Work closely with the COR to document the need for any changes to requirements.
  • Ensure timely delivery of required reports.

Additional Qualifications

  • Minimum of a master's degree in business administration, Public Health, or other related business or health science field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Contract Program Manager for a military research department with an annual budget of at least $3 million and primary responsibility for managing at least 35 full-time, on-site contractors engaged in human subjects and/or animal research in the department's facilities on a military command.
  • Demonstrated experience in consultant and vendor sub-contracting establishment.
  • Functional knowledge of Federal regulations on research with human subjects and/or animals.
  • Secret security clearance required

At 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 an 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 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.

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Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At 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.

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