ILS2: Deployment Operations Manager (Contingency )

KBR Careers; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 128,000 - 192,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

Flexible spending account

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR in Hawaii seeks an experienced Deployment Operations Manager (ILS2) to lead deployment, contingency, expeditionary, and continuity activities. You will direct operations, synchronize field support across multiple functions, and ensure mission readiness for diverse environments.

This role emphasizes coordination with government leadership and readiness management. The position supports planning, deployment tracking, and operational recovery efforts while working under dynamic, potentially

Qualifications

• BS/BA in engineering, sciences, or related field with 10+ years of related experience; MS/MBA preferred.
• Experience leading deployment operations, contingency planning, expeditionary operations, and mission readiness.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearances.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for deployment, contingency, expeditionary, and continuity of operations activities.
• Direct deployment operations and coordinate contingency response activities for mission readiness.
• Synchronize field support across logistics, sustainment, communications, infrastructure, and support teams.
• Coordinate with government leadership and stakeholders to align deployment activities with evolving requirements.
• Oversee transitions between sustainment and contingency/expeditionary operations.
• Maintain deployable mission capability through readiness coordination and deployment prep.
• Monitor deployment status and readiness metrics to inform leadership decisions.
• Support contingency planning, reporting, deployment tracking, and recovery activities.
• Identify risks and coordinate corrective actions across operations.
• Facilitate coordination between fixed-site and expeditionary operations for continuous operations.
• Prepare reports and briefings on mission status for program leadership.

Skills

Deployment operations leadership

Contingency planning

Expeditionary operations

Stakeholder coordination

Security clearance eligibility

Education

BS / BA Engineering, Sciences, or Other Related Program Field

MS / MBA preferred

Job description

Title

ILS2: Deployment Operations Manager (Contingency)

Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!

KBR's Exploration & Logistics (E&L) business unit delivers mission-critical solutions supporting global defense, federal civilian, logistics, engineering, readiness and modernization programs, scientific research support, and exploration initiatives in some of the world's most complex and challenging environments. The business unit supports customers across the Department of Defense, federal civilian agencies, and commercial partners, delivering innovative solutions that enhance mission readiness, operational effectiveness, and long-term mission success.

Job Summary

The Deployment Operations Manager provides leadership and operational oversight for deployment, contingency, expeditionary, and continuity of operations activities in support of ILS2 Task Order execution. This role is responsible for directing deployment operations, coordinating contingency response efforts, synchronizing field support activities, and ensuring operational continuity across dynamic, remote, and potentially degraded operating environments. Working closely with logistics personnel, infrastructure support teams, technical sustainment staff, communications specialists, readiness coordinators, operational stakeholders, and Government leadership, the Deployment Operations Manager ensures mission requirements remain operationally synchronized, responsive, and aligned with contingency planning objectives. The position supports transition activities between sustainment and contingency operations while maintaining deployable mission readiness and continuity of operations capabilities. Through proactive coordination, operational oversight, and readiness management, this role contributes to mission success by ensuring Task 5 deployment and contingency operations remain fully integrated, adaptable, and capable of supporting surge, emergency, and expeditionary requirements.

This position is contingent upon award of the contract.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for deployment, contingency, expeditionary, and continuity of operations activities supporting Task 5 mission requirements.
• Direct deployment operations and coordinate contingency response activities to ensure operational readiness and mission effectiveness.
• Synchronize field operational support functions across logistics, sustainment, communications, infrastructure, and support organizations.
• Coordinate with Government leadership, operational stakeholders, and supporting teams to ensure deployment activities remain mission-aligned and responsive to evolving requirements.
• Support operational transitions between routine sustainment activities and contingency or expeditionary operations.
• Oversee readiness coordination and deployment preparation activities necessary to maintain deployable mission capability.
• Monitor deployment status, operational readiness metrics, and field activity execution to support leadership decision-making.
• Support contingency planning, operational reporting, deployment tracking, and operational recovery activities.
• Identify operational risks, readiness gaps, resource constraints, and contingency challenges and coordinate appropriate corrective actions.
• Facilitate coordination between fixed-site and expeditionary operations to ensure continuity of operations across diverse operating environments.
• Prepare operational reports, readiness updates, briefings, and mission status assessments for program leadership and stakeholders.

Basic Qualifications

• BS / BA Engineering, Sciences, or Other Related Program Field and at least 10 years of directly related experience. Advanced Degrees (M.S. / MBA) preferred. Extensive Program Management Experience and increasing leadership responsibility. Preferred cross-functional and business experiences. In lieu of formal education, 18 years of directly related experience. Specific contract requirement will prevail.
• Experience leading deployment operations, contingency planning, expeditionary operations, operational support, or emergency response activities.
• Experience coordinating complex operations across multiple functional organizations and stakeholder groups.
• Knowledge of operational readiness, continuity of operations, deployment management, and contingency response principles.
• Experience supporting mission-critical operations in dynamic or austere environments.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in operational, military, government, or contractor support environments.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearances.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting DoD, USINDOPACOM, contingency operations, expeditionary missions, or operational support programs.
• Knowledge of continuity of operations (COOP), operational recovery planning, deployment readiness programs, and emergency management principles.
• Experience supporting logistics, sustainment, communications, or infrastructure operations in deployed environments.
• Familiarity with Joint, Combatant Command, or military operational planning processes.
• Experience supporting geographically dispersed locations and high-visibility mission requirements.
• Prior military service or military operational, deployment, or contingency planning experience.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, Certified Emergency Manager (CEM), CBCP, or similar operational readiness credentials.

The expected salary range for this position in Hawaii is $127,800 - $191,700 ). Actual compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, work location, and other job-related factors. This range is provided in accordance with Hawaii pay transparency requirements and applies to candidates working in Hawaii

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.

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