National Security Program Lead (Deputy) – Onsite

KBR Careers; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 177,000 - 236,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR's National Security Solutions team seeks a Deputy Program Manager to oversee administrative and operational aspects of government services projects under an IDIQ. You will work alongside the Program Manager in the DMV area, onsite 100%, with occasional travel.

The role requires a decade of management experience, a TS/SCI with Poly clearance, PMP certification, and strong communication. Expect oversight of cost, schedule, staff allocations, and customer relations on a mission-critical defense

Qualifications

• Must possess a TS/SCI with Poly Clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or Engineering with ten (10) years of management-level experience, OR a Bachelor’s degree in another field with ten (10) years in project-level positions plus six (6) years in Engineering or Business.
• PMP Certification (Project Management Professional).
• Personnel management experience with excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient knowledge of project management concepts: schedule, cost, risk, deliverables and metrics.
• Knowledge of customer exercise or crisis management communities and experience planning, coordinating and executing support for special events.
• Willingness to manage a 24/7/365 operational environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee administrative and operational facets of one or more government services projects under IDIQ.
• In PM's absence, act with authority on contract matters and daily operations.
• Located in the DMV area, onsite 100%, with occasional travel.
• Coordinate tasks, requirements and issues with the customer and stakeholders.
• Manage staffing alignments and interface with government leadership.

Skills

TS/SCI with Poly

PMP Certification

People management

Project mgmt knowledge

24/7 operations

Crisis management knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in Business Management or Engineering

Bachelor's in other field + 10 yrs in project mgmt + 6 yrs Eng/Business

Job description

KBR's National Security Solutions team seeks a Deputy Program Manager to oversee administrative and operational aspects of government services projects under an IDIQ. You will work alongside the Program Manager in the DMV area, onsite 100%, with occasional travel.

The role requires a decade of management experience, a TS/SCI with Poly clearance, PMP certification, and strong communication. Expect oversight of cost, schedule, staff allocations, and customer relations on a mission-critical defense