ILS2: Program Administrator (Contingency Hire)

KBR Careers; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 58,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Flexible spending account

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Career development

Job summary

The Program Administrator at KBR supports ILS2 Task Order execution by coordinating communications, documentation, and information flow across logistics, sustainment, and contingency operations. This role emphasizes transparency, continuity, and effective stakeholder engagement.

For Hawaii, the expected salary range is $58,400–$87,600, with compensation based on experience and location. The position is contingent upon award of the contract; strong MS Office and reporting skills are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and 6+ years of related experience.
• Secret clearance.
• Experience in program administration, communications, or information management.
• Experience preparing reports and business communications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support development, formatting, distribution, and maintenance of program reports and briefings.
• Coordinate internal and external communications for timely information sharing.
• Maintain documentation repositories, distribution lists, and information systems.
• Ensure clarity, accuracy, and quality of program messaging and documentation.
• Facilitate information flow across logistics, sustainment, and contingency operations.
• Assist with transition activities by maintaining communication processes and records.
• Track and organize program documentation for accessibility and compliance.
• Support meetings, action-item tracking, and other admin functions.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multi-stakeholder collaboration

MS Office proficiency

Written and verbal skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

Job description

Title

ILS2: Program Administrator (Contingency Hire)

Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!

Program Summary

KBR's Exploration & Logistics (E&L) business unit delivers mission-critical solutions supporting global defense, federal civilian, logistics, engineering services, 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 Program Administrator provides program-level communications and information management support in support of ILS2 Task Order execution. This role ensures effective coordination, dissemination, and management of information across all program tasks, supporting alignment with contract requirements, stakeholder expectations, and operational objectives.

The Program Administrator serves as a central coordination resource for program communications, reporting, documentation, and information flow between leadership and execution teams supporting logistics, sustainment, and contingency operations. This position promotes transparency, situational awareness, and continuity by maintaining communication processes, documentation repositories, and information management practices. The role performs communications coordination and administrative functions and does not provide technical communications support or program-level decision-making authority.

This position is contingent upon award of the contract

Roles And Responsibilities

• Support the development, formatting, distribution, and maintenance of program reports, briefings, status updates, and other communications deliverables.
• Coordinate internal and external communications to ensure timely and accurate information sharing among program stakeholders.
• Maintain communication channels, documentation repositories, distribution lists, and information management systems.
• Ensure consistency, clarity, accuracy, and quality of program messaging and documentation.
• Support program leadership and execution teams by facilitating information flow across logistics, sustainment, and contingency operations.
• Assist with transition activities by maintaining continuity of communication processes, records, and documentation.
• Track and organize program documentation to support accessibility, compliance, and stakeholder awareness.
• Support meetings, action-item tracking, reporting activities, and other administrative functions as required.

Basic Qualifications

• The skills acquired for this job are typically acquired through a high school diploma and 6+ years of experience.
• Secret clearance
• Experience supporting program administration, communications, project coordination, information management, or administrative operations.
• Experience preparing reports, presentations, correspondence, and other business communications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience maintaining records, documentation repositories, and information management processes.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders in a fast-paced operational environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting government, defense, logistics, or contingency operations programs.
• Familiarity with contract reporting requirements and program management processes.
• Experience managing document control systems, collaboration tools, or information repositories.
• Knowledge of records management, information governance, and administrative best practices.
• Experience supporting transition activities, organizational change initiatives, or large-scale programs.

For Hawaii Applicants: The expected salary range for this position in Hawaii is $58,400 - $87,600. 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.