NSA Bahrain: Deputy Project Manager

Trinzic; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinzic is seeking a Deputy Project Manager for NSA Bahrain in Manama. The role supports overall contract operations, staffing, scheduling, and customer requirements, serving as Acting Project Manager when needed. This is an onsite, full-time deployment to NSA Bahrain.

The position requires a bachelor's degree, 5+ years in PM/operations, 2+ years in leadership, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 5+ years of project, operations, or program management experience.
• 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing daily contract and project operations.
• Support workforce, schedule, and resource management.
• Coordinate with customers, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Monitor performance metrics and contract requirements.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and safety standards.
• Prepare reports, briefings, and project updates.
• Serve as Acting Project Manager in their absence.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

NSA Bahrain: Deputy Project Manager

At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.

Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions.

Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact.

Candidates who join KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment.

Belong, Connect, Grow, with 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.

Program Summary

KBR's Exploration & Logistics division 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 provides Contingency Base Operations, Stabilization, and Infrastructure support services under Naval Support Activity (NSA) Bahrain, UAE, Oman, and related task orders.

Job Summary

KBR is seeking a Deputy Project Manager to support overall contract operations, ensuring successful execution of project objectives, staffing, scheduling, and customer requirements. The Deputy Project Manager serves as the Project Manager's alternate and acts on their behalf as required.

**This will be an onsite position with fulltime deployment to NSA Bahrain in Manama, Bahrain.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Assist in managing daily contract and project operations.
• Support workforce, schedule, and resource management.
• Coordinate with customers, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Monitor performance metrics and contract requirements.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and safety standards.
• Prepare reports, briefings, and project updates.
• Serve as Acting Project Manager in their absence.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 5+ years of project, operations, or program management experience.
• 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP certification.
• Experience supporting U.S. Government or DoD contracts.
• Experience in facilities, logistics, or base operations support.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBRAt 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.