Program Manager

KBR Careers; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR Careers in Chantilly, Virginia is seeking a Program Manager to oversee a contract focused on cost analysis and Integrated Program Management (IPM) support for Major Systems Acquisitions. The ideal candidate will possess significant experience in Cost Estimating Analysis and over eight years of Program Management expertise.

This role demands strong communication skills and a proven background in managing government contracts focused on space defense. Join KBR to make an impactful difference in national security and space systems.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in Cost Estimating and analysis or Integrated Performance Management (IPM).
• Active TS/SCI Security Clearance is required.
• Must have over 8 years of Program Management experience.

Responsibilities

• Guide and supervise the team, interfacing with customers.
• Lead and mentor cost analysis and IPM team.
• Use communication skills for collaboration and issue resolution.

Skills

Cost Estimation

Integrated Program Management

Communication Skills

Program Management

Space Systems Experience

Education

Master’s Degree in relevant field

Bachelor’s Degree with 3 years relevant experience

Job description

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

Title

Program Manager

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.

KBR is looking for a motivated individual to be the Program Manager (PM) for a contract focused on providing cost analysis and Integrated Program Management (IPM) support for Major Systems Acquisitions.

Key Responsibilities

• Overall Program Management: The PM will be responsible for the guidance, direction, and supervision of the team and be the primary interface between a series of customers and the cost analysis / IPM team.
• Cost Estimation Experience: The candidate must have extensive cost estimation and/or IPM experience and be able to leverage that experience to lead and mentor the team.
• Communication: The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be able to use them to work collaboratively to resolve issues.

Work Environment

• Location: On-Site
• Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-20%
• Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications

Required:

• Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI with a polygraph
• Education: Master’s Degree (or BS with three additional years of relevant experience in cost) in Engineering, Physics, Operations Research, Cost Analysis, Mathematics, Finance, Economics, Business Administration.
• Experience: Candidate must have 12 or more years’ experience in Cost Estimating and analysis or Integrated Performance Management (IPM). This includes performing Cost Estimating Analysis Support, improvement to cost estimating methods, applying IPM functions (spanning policy, regulation, guidance, benchmarking best practice, research), Earned Value Management (EVM) systems, performing Integrated Baseline Reviews, schedule analysis, etc.
• Space System Experience: The successful candidate must also have over 5 years’ experience specific to the domain of Space Systems Specific Cost Estimating or Space Systems Specific IPM.
• Program Management Experience: The candidate must have greater than eight years of Program Management experience, including in the personnel, execution and financial management of government contracts.
• Communication Skills: The individual must have excellent written and oral communication skills as well as interpersonal skills.

Desired Qualifications

• Contract Management Experience: The ideal candidate would have greater than ten years of program management experience, focused in government programs with at least five of those years spent managing government contracts (~50 FTE in size).
• Multi-Team Management: The ideal candidate would have experience managing a workforce split into multiple teams operating independently at multiple work locations.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let's shape the future together.

KBR Benefits

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

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