CIO Team Lead

KBR Careers; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 172,900 - 211,400; Full time

Job summary

KBR’s National Security Solutions team seeks a CIO Team Lead to guide complex IT and cyber program efforts in the national security space. This leadership role requires coordinating across multiple work locations and delivering strategic IT outcomes.

The position requires an active Top Secret / SCI clearance, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and extensive program management experience with IT/O&M and executive briefings. Washington DC Metro area compensation reflects seniority and impact.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret / SCI security clearance.
• 8+ years of experience managing IT/O&M projects.
• Experience developing executive briefing materials and strategic analyses.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, data analytics, software engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct all project operations from multiple locations.
• Brief leadership on program status and milestones.
• Develop procedures for successful program execution.

Skills

Security clearance

Project management

Executive briefings

Program performance tracking

Resource planning

Procurement strategy

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/analytics/software engineering

High school diploma + 12 years experience

Job description

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.

Title

CIO Team Lead

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
• Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

This is a contingent position based upon contract award.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage and direct all project operations of the team operating from multiple work locations.
• Brief leadership on program status and milestones.
• Develop procedures for successful program execution.

Required Qualifications

• Current and active Top Secret / SCI security clearance.
• Requires four years of experience managing projects providing project enterprise Information Technology (IT) Operation and Maintenance (O&M) support and IT enhancement projects.
• Requires experience providing technical support materials for senior leaders such as strategic papers, options analyses, executive briefings.
• Demonstrated experience performing executive action tracking.
• Experience guiding program performance, resource planning, and acquisition/procurement strategy.
• Required Education – Relevant Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, data analytics, software engineering, or related technical field plus 8 years of experience.
• High school or High School Equivalency Diploma and 12 years of experience.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience translating mission priorities into actionable IT roadmaps, investment plans, and measurable outcomes as it relates to counterintelligence and security missions.

Basic Compensation

$172,900 - $211,400 (This range is for Washington DC Metro Area Only). The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401(k) 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.

Additional Compensation

KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign‑on bonus, relocation benefits, short‑term incentives, long‑term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let’s shape the future 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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