Assistant Principal

KKR; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

KKR in Newport News, VA seeks an Assistant Principal to coach newer principal teammates and read customer needs for our general projects. The role emphasizes emotional intelligence, discretion, and proactive risk spotting to keep operations smooth.

You will guide colleagues, hand off listening work clearly, and partner with peers to resolve issues while maintaining trust and momentum at the Newport News site.

Qualifications

• Has a VA work history, or strong reasons you’ll thrive here anyway.
• Curiosity that outpaces your current job description.
• A point of view, held loosely and defended well.
• The reflex to surface risk before it surfaces itself.
• A portfolio that speaks louder than any line on your resume.
• Demonstrated ability to teach what you know to someone greener.
• Track record that proves you can calmly-fast-moving ship under deadline pressure.

Responsibilities

• Coach newer principal teammates through their first messy general project
• Read between the lines of what Newport News customers actually need
• Hand off Active Listening work clean enough that nobody has to ask twice
• Partner with peers to troubleshoot issues and share practical knowledge
• Support daily operations at our Newport News site and keep workflows moving
• Keep your Emotional Intelligence edge sharp as the VA market shifts
• Handle confidential information with discretion and sound judgment
• Identify gaps in current procedures and recommend workable fixes

Skills

VA work history

Curiosity

Point of view

Risk awareness

Teaching ability

Calm under deadline pressure

Portfolio showcase

Job description

Join KKR as an Assistant Principal and help us build on the momentum we've gained across general. Take stock: $118,000 - $171,000, temporary, 10 years of Stakeholder Management, and a principal title that grows teeth as you prove yourself.

Key Responsibilities

• Coach newer principal teammates through their first messy general project
• Read between the lines of what Newport News customers actually need
• Hand off Active Listening work clean enough that nobody has to ask twice
• Partner with peers to troubleshoot issues and share practical knowledge
• Support daily operations at our Newport News site and keep workflows moving
• Keep your Emotional Intelligence edge sharp as the VA market shifts
• Handle confidential information with discretion and sound judgment
• Identify gaps in current procedures and recommend workable fixes

What You'll Bring

• A VA work history, or strong reasons you'll thrive here anyway
• Curiosity that outpaces your current job description
• A point of view, held loosely and defended well
• The reflex to surface risk before it surfaces itself
• A portfolio that speaks louder than any line on your resume
• Demonstrated ability to teach what you know to someone greener
• Track record that proves you can calmly-fast-moving ship under deadline pressure

From a Newport News loft, KKR has built an ownership-driven reputation for solving general problems others quietly gave up on. A principal title opens doors here, but earning real trust is what keeps them open.

Our KKR offer is built to keep you: $118,000 - $171,000, coaching, benefits, and hours that flex around the VA life you want.

Hot off the queue today, KKR wants to hear from you this week.