Portfolio Director NAVWAR Cyber Transformation

KBR Careers; North Charleston (SC); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Professional training and development

Job summary

KBR seeks a Portfolio Director NAVWAR Cyber Transformation to manage an advanced NAVWAR/NIWC Atlantic portfolio, focusing on innovation and cybersecurity across enterprise, Warfighter, and Defense Health systems.

This executive role provides cross-program oversight, balancing mission execution, financial performance, customer satisfaction, and long-term growth. Based in Charleston, SC with hybrid work expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 12+ years in program/portfolio management with DoD exposure.
• Experience leading large, multi-site programs with financial accountability.
• Advanced knowledge of budgeting, cost control, and program execution.

Responsibilities

• Oversee task planning, execution strategies, and delivery across multiple programs.
• Establish strategic direction for teams to balance mission priorities and resources.
• Approve resource requirements, staffing plans and effort estimates.
• Lead large cross-functional teams and ensure program roadmaps are executed.

Skills

Portfolio management

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Budget planning

Earned value management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Master’s degree or MBA

Job description

• Risk management

Title

Portfolio Director NAVWAR Cyber Transformation

Program Summary

KBR’s Mission Engineering Division delivers complex technical solutions and expert support to the U.S. Department of War, specializing in modeling and simulation, cyber transformation, air vehicle mission integration, and lifecycle support. As a trusted partner with a proven history in mission technology, KBR collaborates closely with clients to develop innovative and effective solutions. With a strong ethical framework, KBR prioritizes data security, privacy, and responsible information management to ensure mission success.

Job Summary

KBR seeks a Portfolio Director to manage an advanced NAVWAR / NIWC Atlantic portfolio, emphasizing emerging technology innovation and cybersecurity across enterprise, Warfighter, and Defense Health systems.

This role provides executive-level oversight across multiple programs and task orders, balancing mission execution, financial performance, customer satisfaction, and long-term business growth. The position is based in Charleston, SC at KBR’s new Charleston Facility.

Roles And Responsibilities

Portfolio & Program Management Leadership

• Oversee and approve task planning, execution strategies, and delivery across multiple large programs or product lines.
• Establish strategic direction for functional teams and direct reports across the portfolio to balance mission priorities, schedules, and resources.
• Approve resource requirements, staffing plans, and effort estimates across the portfolio.
• Lead large, cross-functional teams through execution of program and process roadmaps, ensuring integration across technical, operational, and business dimensions.

Financial, Schedule & Performance Accountability

• Maintain end-to-end responsibility for program data integration, including:
  • Financial tracking and forecasting
  • Quality metrics
  • Schedule performance
  • Risk management
• Analyze variances and critical paths; direct implementation of corrective actions to maintain cost, schedule, and performance commitments.
• Own Profit and Loss (P&L) of assigned programs
• Balance customer expectations with internal business objectives and contractual commitments.

Business Planning & Growth Support

• Participate in and approve business planning activities, including Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and Strategic Plan (STRAP) development across multiple sites and teams.
• Partner closely with Business Unit leadership, Controllers, Business Development and Marketing organizations to:
  • Shape new opportunities
  • Support capture efforts
  • Manage and control business execution
• Ensure programs meet customer needs while achieving targeted financial and operational outcomes.

Process, Quality & PM Excellence

• Serve as a domain expert in program management processes and architectures
• Integrate process rigor, quality standards, and execution discipline across the portfolio.
• Apply advanced estimation techniques, critical path analysis, and earned value management to balance resources, cost, schedule, and scope.
• Stay informed on program management trends, tools, and methodologies across industry and academia, applying best practices to portfolio execution.

Stakeholder & Customer Engagement

• Act as a senior interface with NAVWAR and Defense Health stakeholders.
• Represent KBR’s program management organization as a trusted leader and advisor.
• Ensure consistent, transparent communication with customers and internal leadership.

Basic Qualifications

• Clearance: Active Secret clearance required. (TS/SCI eligibility preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in a related program field.
• 12+ years of directly related experience in program and portfolio management with increasing leadership responsibility.
• In lieu of formal education, Candidates with 20 years of directly related experience may be considered in accordance with contract requirements.
• Extensive experience managing large, complex DoD programs with financial accountability.
• Advanced knowledge of:
  • Program cost and budget planning/control
  • Business concepts and accounting principles
  • Multi-site and multi-team program execution
• Demonstrated ability to lead large functional and cross-functional teams.
• Strong understanding of overall business operations and associated costs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree (M.S.) or MBA.
• Experience supporting NAVWAR / NIWC Atlantic or Military Health efforts
• Cross-functional leadership experience spanning engineering, cyber, operations, and business.

Location:

Charleston, South Carolina (Hybrid; local leadership presence required)

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.

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.

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.