KBR specializes in aerospace, defense, logistics, and systems integration, and “delivers mission-critical support and engineering services” to both government and commercial clients, according to an announcement from the company. The proposed project includes expanding multiple offices to accommodate growth from recently awarded technology and engineering contracts, according to the governor’s office.
The Ohio Tax Credit Authority approved a 1.662%, 10-year Job Creation Tax Credit for KBR to accomplish this.
KBR’s Ohio-based facilities primarily support U.S. government projects and programs, the company said, and its services include digital engineering and integration, advanced data analytics, intelligence research and development, cyber security analytics, military space, human performance and health, and nondestructive inspection and testing product services.
“We are excited to continue investing in our people and operations as we build on our strong 40-year heritage in the state,” said Byron Bright, the company’s president for U.S. government solutions. “KBR is proud to support our government customers in Ohio and be a top workplace destination for our growing workforce.”
KBR recently acquired LinQuest, an engineering, data analytics and digital integration company, for $767 million. The acquisition was announced in July of this year.
“We and our partners at JobsOhio welcome KBR’s plans to create 85 new jobs at its Beavercreek facilities, which keeps a global IT solutions leader growing within close proximity to its customers,” said Dayton Development Coalition Executive Vice President of Regional Development Julie Sullivan. “This expansion will further strengthen the Dayton Region’s defense contract community while bringing new engineering roles specializing in system design, software, testing, and aeronautics to Greene County.”
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine’s office on Monday announced 14 such projects that will receive these tax breaks, and that the companies are expected to create more than 1,200 new jobs combined statewide. The projects are expected to result in more than $82 million in new payroll and spur more than $283 million in investments across Ohio, according to the governor’s office.
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