Defense Deputy Program Manager

KBR, Inc; Clearwater (FL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

AD&D

FSAs

PTO

Flexible schedule

Job summary

KBR Government Solutions seeks a full-time Defense Deputy Program Manager to oversee day-to-day production operations across several defense manufacturing sub-programs at a Tier 1 supplier. You will analyze program activities, manage budgets, and help ensure objectives meet time, cost, technical, and quality targets.

Ideal candidates bring extensive program management experience in defense/aerospace manufacturing, PMP certification, and the ability to navigate government cost controls, funding

Qualifications

• 5-7 Years of Program Management Experience.
• 5+ Years of Program Management Experience in Defense/Aerospace Manufacturing.

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.

Skills

Program Management Experience

Defense/Aerospace Manufacturing

Education

PMP Certification

Job description

Title: Defense Deputy Program Manager Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!

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.

Program Summary

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

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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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 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.