Program Manager

KBR Careers; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 182,800 - 223,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

AD&D

Flexible spending account

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR in Northern Virginia seeks a highly qualified Program Manager to provide daily program management and oversight for all contract tasks with a government customer. The PM will lead the contractor team, ensure deliverables meet budgets and SOW, and drive technical leadership across the program.

Qualified candidates hold active TS/SCI clearance, advanced degrees in Business or STEM with significant experience, and demonstrate strong financial and personnel management skills for defense-related

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Business or STEM with 6+ years of experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Business or STEM with 8+ years of experience.
• High school diploma with 12 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary point of contact to the Government on program and technical issues.
• Plan, direct, and schedule the timely and successful accomplishment of the effort described in the SOW.
• Submit all items to be delivered under this contract.
• Direct control over the Contractor team.
• Provide technical and analytical guidance to the project team; direct analysis and solutions of problems.
• Provide management services including general administrative oversight, time accounting, financial tracking, cost projection, inventory management, personnel evaluation, and support.
• Prepare and be accountable for all contract deliverables.
• Assist in the technical leadership and direction to a multidisciplinary staff.
• Prepare and approve SOPs, protocols, and other technical documentation.
• Able to supervise, manage, support, and evaluate personnel.

Skills

Top Secret/SCI clearance

Security clearance

Education

Master's degree in Business or STEM

Bachelor's degree in Business or STEM with 8 years experience

High school diploma with 12 years experience

Job description

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.

Title

Program Manager

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.

This is a contingent position based upon contract award. KBR is seeking a highly qualified Program Manager (PM) candidate to support our government customer in Northern Virginia. The PM provides daily program management and oversight for all tasks and requirements associated with this contract. The PM shall be accountable for ensuring all services are delivered and all tasks are performed within established program guidelines and budgets.

Primary Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact to the Government customer on both program and technical issues.
• Responsible for planning, directing, and scheduling the timely and successful accomplishment of the effort described in the SOW.
• Submission of all items to be delivered under this contract.
• Has direct control over the Contractor team.
• Provides technical and analytical guidance to the project team. Recommends and takes action to direct the analysis and solutions of problems.
• Provides management services including general administrative oversight, time accounting, financial tracking, cost projection, inventory management, personnel evaluation, and support.
• Responsible for the preparation of and accountability for all contract deliverables.
• Responsible for assisting in the technical leadership and direction to a multidisciplinary staff.
• Prepares and approves Standard Operating Procedures, Protocols, and other technical documentation.
• Able to supervise, manage, support, and evaluate personnel.

Required Qualifications

• CURRENT and ACTIVE TOP SECRET / SCI security clearance.
• Experience to include:
  • Managing enterprise IT O&M support and system enhancement projects.
  • Providing technical management leadership on major tasks or technology assignments.
  • Establishing goals and plans to meet project objectives.
  • Financial management, performance management methods, and staffing to ensure that technical requirements are met.
  • Managing and supervising contractor employees and/or subcontractor employees.
• Required Education / Relevant Experience:
  • Master's Degree or higher in Business or Master’s Degree in Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) and 6 years of experience.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business or STEM and 8 years of experience.
  • High school or High School Equivalency Diploma and 12 years of experience.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in an IC, military, or other Government environment performing in an Engineering / IT management capacity.
• Experience interacting in client negotiations and interfacing with senior management.
• Expert technical experience in IT Program Management.
• Previous Defense Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level III Program Management certification or Federal Acquisition Certification for Program and Project Managers (FAC P/PM) Level 3.

Basic Compensation

$182,800 - $223,500 (This range is for Washington DC Metro 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.

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.

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.

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.

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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