ISS Program Manager (Contingency Hire)

KBR Careers; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 134,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR’s ISS Program Manager (Contingency Hire) leads delivery of a mission-critical Integrated Security Services contract for a complex federal security environment.

This role oversees contract execution, strategic oversight, and modernization across multiple secure facilities, interfacing with government stakeholders and ensuring performance, cost, risk, and schedules are aligned with contractual requirements.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen required.
• Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret.
• 15+ years of experience implementing, managing, and sustaining complex security systems and programs.
• Bachelor's degree in Management, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Operations Management, Business Administration, or related technical field.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the overall contract manager and lead.
• Provide strategic oversight for all task order activities.
• Manage performance, schedule, cost, and risk across the contract.
• Coordinate and communicate with government leadership and the COR.
• Direct and oversee Task Order Program Managers.
• Ensure successful implementation, sustainment, and delivery of complex security system solutions.
• Maintain compliance with contractual requirements and reporting obligations.

Skills

Program management

Security management

Government contracting

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Title: ISS Program Manager (Contingency Hire)

KBR’s Product and Technology Solutions Division specializes in rapid prototyping and advanced technology solutions for directed energy, electronic warfare, and security applications. With expertise in electronic warfare systems, critical infrastructure protection, and product R&D, KBR delivers cutting-edge innovations to meet mission-critical needs. Backed by a global presence and a strong ethical framework, KBR collaborates closely with customers to develop secure, effective, and forward-thinking solutions. Position is Contingent on Award of Contract.

Job Summary

KBR is seeking a Program Manager to lead the delivery of a mission-critical Integrated Security Services contract supporting a complex federal security environment. This key leadership role is responsible for overall contract execution, strategic oversight, and ensuring the successful implementation, sustainment, and modernization of advanced electronic and physical security systems across multiple secure facilities. The Program Manager serves as the primary interface with government stakeholders, overseeing performance, schedule, cost, risk, personnel, and operational excellence while ensuring compliance with all contractual requirements. The program supports a broad portfolio of technologies including access control, intrusion detection, video surveillance, physical security information management (PSIM), identity and credential management, biometric systems, screening systems, and mission-support applications.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Serve as the overall contract manager and lead.


• Provide strategic oversight for all task order activities.


• Manage performance, schedule, cost, and risk across the contract.


• Coordinate and communicate with government leadership and the COR.


• Direct and oversee Task Order Program Managers.


• Ensure successful implementation, sustainment, and delivery of complex security system solutions.


• Maintain compliance with contractual requirements and reporting obligations.

Basic Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.


• Active Secret security clearance and have the ability to obtain a Top-Secret clearance.


• 15+ years of experience implementing, managing, and sustaining complex security systems and programs.


• Bachelor's degree in Management, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related technical field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP)


• Scrum certifications Agile certifications Other recognized project/program management certifications

Compensation

$133,515.00 - $200,330.00. The salary range posted is for Washington, DC. The offered rate will be based on contract affordability, 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.

Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include a 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 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.