Enterprise Deputy Program Manager

KBR, Inc; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR Government Solutions is seeking a Deputy Program Manager to lead large, multi-disciplinary teams in complex government programs. The role requires strong program management skills, experience with security and compliance, and the ability to coordinate with government counterparts across facilities.

Onsite leadership responsibilities include managing budgets, timelines, and resource planning, with an emphasis on operational readiness and mission support across the department of defense and IC

Qualifications

• Extensive program management experience in large, multi-disciplinary environments.
• Solid understanding of FAR and government contracting.
• Active TS/SCI with Counterintelligence polygraph or Host Nation TS/PV clearance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee execution of SOW within cost and schedule constraints.
• Interface with CO, COTR, and facilities leadership; manage subcontractors.
• Strategic planning, resource allocation, and cross-functional coordination.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

FAR knowledge

Security clearance TS/SCI/TS/PV

Education

PMP certification

Tools

LEAN/Six Sigma

ISO 9000

Job description

Title: Deputy Program Manager

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. KBR strives to create a safer, more secure and sustainable world by bringing together the best and brightest to deliver technologies and solutions that help our customers accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. The Mission Ahead This role is with KBR’s Government Solutions U.S. division. At KBR Government Solutions, we don't just envision a world that's safer, more secure, and sustainable - we create it. Our legacy of delivering advanced full life cycle professional and technical solutions is matched only by our commitment to operational readiness and innovation. As stewards of critical missions for the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, NASA, and other key federal entities, we excel in engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT, and cybersecurity. United in our quest for excellence, KBR stands at the vanguard, ready to transform possibilities into impactful realities for a better tomorrow.

A forward‑looking leader, you stay abreast of industry and academic trends in program management, applying advanced tools and practices to your work. You possess a solid foundation in business concepts and accounting principles necessary for meticulous project cost and budgetary oversight. Your role often involves strategic interface with business unit Controllers and Marketing teams, leveraging opportunities and managing business pursuits with informed judgement. An in‑depth understanding of all facets of facilities management, and business operations is fundamental to your role, as is extensive experience in program management and progressive leadership responsibility. Your qualifications may also be matched by substantial professional experience in lieu of formal education. Operations run 24x7 therefore your responsibilities extend beyond traditional boundaries to ensure continuous availability of critical systems and the facilities’ infrastructure while maintaining exceptional appearance and first‑class maintenance of facilities to provide outstanding customer service to high‑level dignitaries and senior executive stakeholders. An adept leader, you're no stranger to navigating large‑scale projects with finesse. Your expertise in resource management, strategic planning, and process improvement is surpassed only by your commitment to balancing stakeholder expectations with concrete business outcomes. Your eye for compliance and your strategic mindset ensures that each contractual requirement is not just met but exceeded. As a navigator of complexity, you are prepared to architect the integration of project data, optimize resource allocation, and achieve operational excellence across the board. This role will be located in Alice Springs, Australia at a 4,400-acre facility with approximately 687,000 square feet of mission and support space. The Deputy Program Manager will be expected to travel between our facilities in Alice Springs and the local area. This position is expected to be onsite 100% and is contingent upon contract award.

What You’ll Do

• Experience working in 24x7 mission‑critical environments supporting facilities construction, operations, and maintenance, and support services where continuous availability of facility infrastructure is essential and of the highest priority
• Display strong technical, programmatic, and personal leadership skills
• Knowledgeable of the guidelines provided by the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
• Professional certification such as PMP, CFM, PE, FAC-P/PM Mid‑Level, or Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level 2 certification in Program Management
• Responsible for the execution of the SOW within the cost and on schedule to include but not limited to: Ensuring community of support during Contractor personnel change; Interfacing Contractor Officer (CO), COTR, and Chief of Facilities; Delivery of all contract requirements; Managing subcontracts and be responsible for the performance and conduct of subcontractor personnel
• Strategic Oversight: Command the planning, resourcing, and execution across multiple programs/projects, ensuring alignment with business and product line strategies
• Financial Stewardship: Scrutinize and sanction financial frameworks and reports, maintaining the integrity of management reserves and expenditure
• Holistic Integration: Champion cross‑functional team efforts to deliver a synchronized service that addresses every angle of the Government's requirements
• Risk Management: Strategize and allocate funds for risk mitigation, safeguarding project outcomes
• Communication: Communicate effectively with all customers, and maintain a transparent and proactive dialogue with the Government, ensuring clarity and prompt resolution of issues
• Customer Service: Demonstrate strong customer service skills
• Regulatory Adherence: Vigilantly enforce all contractual, regulatory, and compliance mandates in partnership with the contracts team
• Possess an active TS/SCI U.S. Security Clearance with Counterintelligence polygraph or Host Nation TS/PV clearance
• A minimum of 7 years of prior relevant PM and Intelligence Community (IC) experience managing a large (250+ person) multi‑disciplinary workforce including tradesmen, engineers, warehousing personnel, and other base operating support staff

Preferred Qualifications

• 7 years of experience building and sustaining high‑performing integrated teams
• 5 years of experience working with business strategy
• 5 years of experience developing project execution plans, schedules, and budgets
• 5 years of experience supporting the Federal and/or Intelligence Community
• 5 years of experience with long range business plans
• Knowledge of process improvement models (e.g. LEAN/Six Sigma, ISO 9000)
• 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.
• Experience planning and implementing large‑scale facility and logistics projects
• Knowledge of U.S. government exercise or crisis management communities and experience planning, coordinating and executing support to special events
• Familiarity with 24/7/365 operational environment

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.