Program Manager

Trinzic; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 183,000 - 224,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR's National Security Solutions unit seeks a Program Manager to lead complex IT and defense programs in the Washington, DC area. This contingent role supports the spin-off of Trinzic and will require coordinating with government customers to deliver on the SOW.

You will oversee planning, staffing, performance tracking, and deliverables, providing technical leadership while managing a multidisciplinary team and ensuring compliance with security requirements.

Qualifications

• CURRENT and ACTIVE Top Secret / SCI clearance.
• Experience managing enterprise IT O&M and system enhancement projects.
• Experience providing technical management leadership on major tasks or technology assignments.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact to the Government customer 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.
• Has direct control over the Contractor team.
• Provide technical and analytical guidance to the project team and direct analysis and solutions of problems.
• Provide management services including administrative oversight, time accounting, financial tracking, cost projection, inventory management, and personnel evaluation.
• Prepare and approve SOPs, protocols, and other technical documentation.
• Able to supervise, manage, support, and evaluate personnel.

Skills

Security clearance

Program management

Financial management

Contractor management

Leadership/people management

Education

Master's degree in Business or STEM

Bachelor's degree in Business or STEM

High school diploma with 12 years experience

Job description

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.

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.

This is a contingent position based upon contract award

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 Ill 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).

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.

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.

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.