Contract Program Manager

KBR Careers; Chantilly (VA); Hybrid; USD 177,000 - 217,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR in Chantilly, VA seeks an Expert-Level Contract Program Manager to support a government procurement, delivering SE&I, MBSE and Digital Engineering capabilities for national security programs.

Requires 10+ years of DoD/IC program management, active TS/SCI clearance, PMP or DAWIA III, and strong leadership of cross-functional teams interfacing with government stakeholders and program offices.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or related STEM degree, or equivalent expert-level experience as a Program Manager.
• 10+ years as a Program Manager managing cost, schedule, performance and risk for DoD/IC programs.
• PMI PMP or DAWIA Level III certification or equivalent program-management credentials.
• Extensive experience with customers and IC/DoD partners.
• Ability to engage senior government stakeholders and lead cross-functional teams.
• Expert-level experience in cost, schedule, performance and risk management for DoD/IC programs.
• Experience in engineering/enterprise engineering and MBSE/DE processes and standards development.
• DoD/IC Acquisition Process or PPBES experience at expert level.
• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• Experience with Digital Engineering (DE) and MBSE.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely execution of all contract actions including financial, staffing and administration.
• Lead team in development, implementation and adoption of Digital Engineering, MBSE and Digital Twin capabilities.
• Serve as primary government point of contact with COR and PM and other key offices.
• Provide contract management support to the Program PMO for financial, staffing and admin actions.
• Provide program management support for cost, schedule, risk and performance of all activities.
• Ensure contractor personnel are qualified and pre-empt potential problems.
• Ensure contract tasks are completed within timelines.
• Establish processes enabling surge staffing and rapid response.
• Align program with customer visions and priorities.
• Deliver required reports and government deliverables (financial, staffing, activity, reviews).
• Plan Quarterly Program Reviews for health/status transparency.
• Coordinate program activities across customer offices.
• Manage day-to-day contractual and programmatic tasks.
• Monitor metrics and KPIs and report progress to leadership.

Skills

PMP Certification

DAWIA Level III

TS/SCI clearance

Cross-functional leadership

DoD/IC program management

Contract program management

Education

Master's degree in Engineering, CS, IT, MIS or equivalent

Job description

Contract Program Manager Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

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.

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 KBR is seeking an Expert-Level Contract Program Manager (CPM) to support a procurement providing Systems Engineering and Integration (SE&I) support to an IC/DOD government customer within the Washington DC Metropolitan area. The CPM will be the interface with the government customer regarding contract activities and programmatic, and overall contract or program performance. To achieve this, the CPM shall maintain regular communication with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and Government Program Manager (PM), keeping them informed of relevant contractor related information especially significant risks and issues and the associated resolution plans and status. The CPM will be responsible for day-to-day contract activities to include formulating and enforcing work deliverables, assigning schedules, reviewing work discrepancies, supervising contractor personnel and communicating policies objectives and goals of the organization to the contractor team. The CPM will also help establish both technical and business goals in consultation with top management and make detailed plans for the accomplishment of the established goals.

Primary Responsibilities

• Ensuring the timely execution of all financial, staffing and administrative contract actions.
• Lead the team assisting the customer in the development, implementation, and adoption of the Digital Engineering (DE) environment, Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) practices, and Digital Twin capabilities
• Serve as the primary point of contact with the government customer and key figures and offices (including the Chief Engineer and Program Executive Offices (PEOs)) within the organization.
• Provide contract management support to the Program(s) PMO to ensure the timely execution of all financial, staffing and administrative contract actions.
• Provide program management support to include cost, schedule, risk and performance management of all staff and work activities.
• Ensure contractor personnel are qualified to perform the assigned task and that potential personnel problems are pre-empted.
• Ensure contract tasks are completed within the specified timelines.
• Establish and implement processes and procedures enabling the rapid response to surge requirements for increased contract personnel.
• Ensure programmatic alignment and adherence to the customer’s visions and priorities.
• Ensure the accuracy, quality, configuration management and timely delivery of all required deliverables to include the Monthly Financial Report, Monthly Staffing Report, Monthly Activity Report, Quarterly Program Management Review materials, and as required Trip Reports, Briefings, Evaluations, Technical Assignments, White Papers or other Government requested deliverables necessary for the successful execution and/or completion of work activities.
• Plan and execute Quarterly Program Reviews to provide the Government customer(s) an comprehensive understanding of the health/status of all activities.
• Coordination program management activities between various offices within the customer organization.
• Perform day-to-day contractual and programmatic management of the TO.
• Monitor performance metrics, SLAs, and KPIs and report progress to government customer leadership

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or related STEM degree program, or equivalent Expert level experience as a Program Manager.
• Expert-level experience (10 years or more) as a Program Manager in terms of managing program level cost, schedule, performance, and risk management for a development, engineering, or other Information Technology DoD or IC program.
• Project Management Professional (PMP), DAWIA Level III certification in Program Management, or similar professional certification in program management or demonstrated experience applying Project Management tools and techniques.
• Extensive experience working with Customer, and other IC/DoD mission partners.
• Ability to engage with senior government stakeholders and lead cross-functional teams.
• Expert experience as a Program Manager in terms of cost, schedule, performance, and risk management.
• Demonstrated experience in engineering, Enterprise engineering, design and analysis of IT or related systems experience in all phases of design, development, analysis and documentation, and development of standards and guidelines for tasks being performed.
• Expert-level working experience in government or industry in DoD/IC Acquisition Process or PPBES.
• Active TS/SCI required
• Experience with Digital Engineering (DE) and Model Based System Engineering (MBSE)

Desired Skills and Experience

• Knowledge of the geospatial intelligence mission and its contributions to the Intelligence Community.
• Knowledge of the National System for Geospatial Intelligence.
• Working knowledge of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), processes, tools and languages.
• Experience with the development and/or review of cost estimates and the associated technical work scope necessary to achieve stated objectives.
• Experience in tailoring and using both Agile and Waterfall development methodologies
• Experience with the identification of technical issues and proactive communication of possible impacts.
• Experience in performing validation and verification of various engineering results and deliverables to ensure the highest quality results against customer requirements.
• Experience advising and assisting the government leadership team in achieving their mission objectives by leveraging the combine resources within the government team and their industrial base
• Basic understanding of cloud technologies, DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, and AI/ML integration.
• Basic understanding of cloud technologies, DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, and AI/ML integration.

Basic Compensation

$177,300 - $216,600 This range is for the Virginia 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.

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.

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. KBR - Delivering Solutions, Changing the World. KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values: We Value Our People - We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential. We Deliver - We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders. We Are People of Integrity - We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what's right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business. We Empower - We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed. We Are a Team of Teams - We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company. We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals. Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries. At KBR, We Deliver.