Program Manager

Trinzic; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 209,000 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR’s National Security Solutions team seeks a seasoned Program Manager to lead government services projects with broad autonomy. You will oversee deployment of contractor personnel under IDIQ contracts, located in the DMV area with 100% onsite work and some travel.

You’ll coordinate schedules, costs, risks, and performance while interfacing with government leadership and ensuring contract compliance. A PMP and strong communications are valued.

Qualifications

• Top‑level TS/SCI with current Poly clearance required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or Engineering with 10 years of management experience.
• Alternative: Bachelor’s in another field with 10 years in project management plus 6 years in Eng/Business; PMP preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to work in a 24/7/365 environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee all tasks and activities for government service projects under IDIQ contracts.
• Lead onsite program management in the DMV area with occasional OCONUS travel.
• Develop plans, schedules and document requirements; monitor cost, schedule, and performance.
• Interface with CO, COTR and Government leadership; manage staffing and transitions.
• Sustain customer satisfaction through proactive, transparent communication and risk mitigation.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Customer management

Contract management

Communication skills

TS/SCI with Poly

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or Engineering

PMP Certification

Job description

Title: Program 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.

Program Manager

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high‑end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
• Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

Who You Are

KBR seeks a seasoned Program Manager who, with broad autonomy, will lead the administrative and operational facets of one or more government services projects determined customer needs and contractual obligations. This role demands a professional who has honed their skills over at least a decade in a management capacity, adept at navigating the complexities of project oversight and skilled at driving interdepartmental coordination to surpass review and approval benchmarks.

What You’ll Do

As a Program Manager, you will be responsible for all aspects of the deployment and management of contractor support personnel assigned to work on all Task Orders awarded under the IDIQ contract. You will be located in the DMV area and expected to be onsite 100% with occasional OCONUS travel.

The tasks include, but are not limited to:

• Fully coordinate and collaborate on all tasks, activities, requirements and issues as they pertain to the support of the Customer
• Identify issues and adapt program plans according to the Customer feedback on program cost, performance, quality, schedule and risk.
• Develop plans and schedules, and define and document the implementation of requirements
• Use established program management procedures to monitor cost, schedule, inventory, and performance; assess variances of the plan and take necessary corrective action.
• Review and clarify contract requirements as they are dispensed from the requirements management tool, and propose cleared, qualified personnel to expeditiously fulfill the requirements
• Identify potential downstream issues that may negatively affect meeting requirements and provide recommendations to mitigate negative impacts
• Manage customer expectations with proactive, consistent and transparent communication.
• Ensure continuity of support with contractor personnel changes and approving of TO staffing alignments /allocations
• Interface with the CO, COTR and Government leadership
• Oversee the execution of the Transition Plan
• Oversee the management and implementation of the PMP
• Serve as the primary point of contact for formal discussion with the customer, including frequent customer interaction with the intent to sustain and improve customer satisfaction
• Oversee the Contractor’s Environmental, Health and Safety functions, ensuring that all safe work practices are being followed
• Monitor cost control, financial reports, budgeting, and overall operating costs
• Oversee the coordination of work priorities and monitoring of methods, procedures and programs
• Improve cost-effectiveness and efficiency
• Oversee the monitoring and inspecting of maintenance, repair and service operations for quality control and contract compliance
• Ensure that management and contract reports are accurate before submission.

This is a contingent position based upon contract award

Requirements

• Must possess a TS/SCI with current Poly
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or Engineering plus a total of ten (10) years’ experience in Management level positions. OR,
• Bachelor’s degree in another field and ten (10) years of experience in project level positions PLUS six (6) years’ experience in field of Engineering or Business
• PMP Certification (Project Management Professional)

• Personnel management experience with excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient knowledge and experience in the use of project management concepts to manage items including, but not limited to: project schedule, scope, cost, risk, and deliverables and related metrics
• Knowledge of customer exercise or crisis management communities and experience planning, coordinating and executing support to special events
• Familiarity and willingness to manage a 24/7/365 operational environment

Basic Compensation:

$209,000 – $278,700 annually (This range is for the VA area only)

The offered rate will be based on 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.

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.