Defense Deputy Program Manager

KBR, Inc.; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Schedule

Job summary

KBR, Inc. is seeking a full-time Defense Deputy Program Manager to lead production operations in the defense/aerospace manufacturing sector. This role requires managing daily operations of multiple defense manufacturing sub-programs to ensure mission success.

The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of program management experience, particularly in defense, and a bachelor’s degree in a related field. KBR offers a comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of Program Management Experience required.
• 5+ years of experience in Defense/Aerospace manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of DOD and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Analyze program activities and financial management.
• Compile and review budgets against performance.
• Develop plans including budgets and schedules.

Skills

Program Management

Budgeting

Cost Analysis

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Related Field

Job description

Defense Deputy Program Manager

Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!

Program Summary

This position is for a full-time production deputy program manager in the defense/aerospace manufacturing sector, with primary responsibility of overseeing the day-to-day production operations of several defense manufacturing sub-programs at a Tier 1 supplier.

Job Summary

KBR Government Solutions delivers full life cycle professional and technical solutions that improve operational readiness and drive innovation. Our solutions help ensure mission success on land, air, sea, space and cyberspace for the Department of Defense, intelligence community, NASA, and other federal agencies. KBR's areas of expertise include engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Analyzes program activities: acquisition program planning, proposal pricing, financial management, cost analysis, management techniques, and documentation requirements.


• Compiles and reviews budgets against actual performance, previous budget figures, estimated revenue, and other data sources to control budgets and provide proper financial decisions.


• Aids in developing and implementing strategies to achieve program objectives safely and within agreed time, cost, technical, quality, and other performance criteria.


• Participates in the control of costs and schedules on contracts requiring validated cost schedule control system. Performs analyses and prepares reports to ensure that contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines.


• Ensures adequate funding availability by maintaining accurate records of expenditures, directing preparation of expenditure projections, and submitting timely requests for additional funding to the government.


• Develop plans including budgets and schedules to meet contractual/project requirements for several major portions of a program.


• Has expertise in DOD, Agency, and/or industry standards and engineering requirements, advises colleagues on interpretation of standards within the context of Group's contract objectives.


• Impacts the direction and resource allocation for program, project or services; works within general Divisional/Group policies and industry guidelines.


• Communicates complex ideas, anticipates potential objections, and persuades others, often at senior levels, to influence decisions.


• Anticipates internal and/or external business challenges and/or regulatory/ compliance issues; recommends process, product or service improvements.


• May conduct operational effectiveness reviews to ensure functional or project systems are applied as designed, and function satisfactorily.

Basic Qualifications

• 5-7 Years of Program Management Experience


• 5+ Years of Program Management Experience in Defense/Aerospace Manufacturing


• Bachelor's Degree in Related Field

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

KBR Benefits

• 401K plan with company match


• medical


• dental


• vision


• life insurance


• AD&D


• flexible spending account


• disability


• paid time off


• flexible work schedule

We support career advancement through professional training and development.

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'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.