Defense Deputy Program Manager

KBR Careers; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR Government Solutions seeks a Defense Deputy Program Manager to oversee day-to-day production operations across defense sub-programs at a Tier 1 supplier. This full-time role demands coordinating budgets, schedules, and performance metrics to deliver mission-critical results for DoD and federal clients.

The position emphasizes strong program management expertise in defense/aerospace, along with ability to engage senior stakeholders and ensure compliance with cost controls and funding

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of program management experience.
• 5+ years of program management in defense/aerospace manufacturing.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes program activities including acquisition planning, pricing, budgeting, and documentation.
• Compiles and reviews budgets against performance to guide financial decisions.
• Develops strategies to achieve objectives safely, on time, and within cost and quality constraints.
• Controls costs and schedules on contracts with validated cost/schedule systems.
• Ensures funding availability by tracking expenditures and submitting funding requests.
• Plans budgets and schedules to meet contractual program requirements.
• Advises on standards and engineering requirements; aligns work with contract objectives.
• Influences decision-making at senior levels and anticipated business challenges.

Skills

Program management

Budgeting

Cost control

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

PMP Certification

Job description

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.

Title

Defense Deputy Program Manager

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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

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K 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.

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.