Deputy Program Manager

KBR, Inc.; Arlington (VA); Presencial; USD 177.000 - 236.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

KBR is seeking a Deputy Program Manager for our DMV-area operations. The role supports the Program Manager and manages administrative and operational facets of government services projects under an IDIQ contract.

Onsite 100% in the DMV area with occasional travel overseas. Ideal candidates will have a decade of management experience, PMP certification, and a strong background in program management, cost control, and customer coordination.

Formación

• Must possess a TS/SCI with Poly clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or Engineering plus a total of ten (10) years’ experience in Management level positions. OR Bachelor’s degree in another field and ten (10) years of experience in project level positions PLUS six (6) years’ experience in the field of Engineering or Business.
• PMP Certification (Project Management Professional)
• Personnel management experience with excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient knowledge and experience in project management concepts to manage schedule, scope, cost, risk and deliverables.

Responsabilidades

• Fully coordinate and collaborate on all tasks and issues pertaining to customer support.
• Identify issues and adapt program plans based on customer feedback on cost, performance, quality, schedule and risk.
• Develop plans, schedules, and define requirements implementation.
• Monitor cost, schedule, inventory, and performance; correct variances.
• Clarify contract requirements and propose qualified personnel to fulfill needs.
• Identify potential downstream issues and mitigate impacts.
• Maintain proactive, transparent customer communication.
• Oversee staffing alignments and continuity of contractor support.
• Interface with the Contracting Officer and Government leadership.
• Oversee the Transition Plan and PMP implementation.
• Serve as primary customer contact to sustain satisfaction.
• Oversee Environmental, Health and Safety functions.
• Monitor financial reports and overall operating costs.
• Coordinate work priorities and monitor methods and programs.
• Improve cost-effectiveness and efficiency.
• Oversee maintenance/repair/service operations for quality and contract compliance.
• Ensure accuracy of management and contract reports.

Conocimientos

TS/SCI with Poly Clearance

PMP Certification

Program management

Leadership

Communication

24/7/365 operations

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in another field with 10 years management + 6 years engineering/business

Descripción del empleo

Title:

Deputy Program Manager

Deputy 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.

Who You Are

KBR seeks an experienced Deputy Program Manager who, alongside the Program Manager, will manage the administrative and operational facets of one or more government services projects determined customer needs and contractual obligations. This role demands a professional who has honed their skills over at least a decade in a management capacity, adept at navigating the complexities of project oversight and skilled at driving interdepartmental coordination to surpass review and approval benchmarks.

What You’ll Do

As a Deputy Program Manager , you will be responsible along with the Program Manager, for all aspects of the deployment and management of contractor support personnel assigned to work on all Task Orders awarded under the IDIQ contract. In absence of the PM, the DPM shall have full authority to act on behalf of the Contractor and execute unilateral decision making on all contract matters relating to the daily operation of this contract. You will be located in the DMV area, will be onsite 100%, with occasional OCONUS travel.

Tasks include, but are not limited to:

• Fully coordinate and collaborate on all tasks, activities, requirements and issues as they pertain to the support of the Customer

• Identify issues and adapt program plans according to the Customer feedback on program cost, performance, quality, schedule and risk.

• Develop plans and schedules, and define and document the implementation of requirements

• Use established program management procedures to monitor cost, schedule, inventory, and performance; assess variances of the plan and take necessary corrective action.

• Review and clarify contract requirements as they are dispensed from the requirements management tool, and propose cleared, qualified personnel to expeditiously fulfill the requirements

• Identify potential downstream issues that may negatively affect meeting requirements and provide recommendations to mitigate negative impacts

• Manage customer expectations with proactive, consistent and transparent communication.

• Ensure continuity of support with contractor personnel changes and approving of TO staffing alignments /allocations

• Interface with the CO, COTR and Government leadership

• Oversee the execution of the Transition Plan

• Oversee the management and implementation of the PMP

• Serve as a primary point of contact for formal discussion with the customer, including frequent customer interaction with the intent to sustain and improve customer satisfaction

• Oversee the Contractor’s Environmental, Health and Safety functions, ensuring that all safe work practices are being followed

• Monitor cost control, financial reports, budgeting, and overall operating costs

• Oversee the coordination of work priorities and monitoring of methods, procedures and programs

• Improve cost-effectiveness and efficiency

• Oversee the monitoring and inspecting of maintenance, repair and service operations for quality control and contract compliance

• Ensure that management and contract reports are accurate before submission.

This is a contingent position based upon contract award

Requirements

• Must possess a TS/SCI with Poly Clearance

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or Engineering plus a total of ten (10) years’ experience in Management level positions. OR ,

• Bachelor’s degree in another field and ten (10) years of experience in project level positions PLUS six (6) years’ experience in the field of Engineering or Business

• PMP Certification (Project Management Professional)

• Personnel management experience with excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Proficient knowledge and experience in the use of project management concepts to manage items including, but not limited to: project schedule, scope, cost, risk, and deliverables and related metrics

• Knowledge of Customer exercise or crisis management communities and experience planning, coordinating and executing support to special events

• Familiarity and willingness to manage a 24/7/365 operational environment

Basic Compensation:

$177,300 – $236,300 annually (This range is for theVAarea 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 foster 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.