Program Manager

KBR Careers; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 167,000 - 279,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Flexible spending account

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Program Manager to lead the delivery of a mission-critical Integrated Security Services contract in a federal security environment. This key leadership role oversees contract execution, strategic oversight, and the modernization of electronic and physical security systems across multiple secure facilities.

The role interfaces with government stakeholders, managing performance, schedule, cost, risk, and personnel while ensuring compliance with contractual requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Management, Engineering, Mathematics, Physical Science, or Computer Science.
• PMP certification.
• 15+ years of experience implementing, managing, and sustaining complex electronic security systems.
• Experience managing complex security system programs from planning through sustainment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and sustainment of complex electronic security system programs.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk.
• Coordinate with government stakeholders, subcontractors, and technical teams.
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, security policies, and applicable DoD standards.
• Provide executive-level status briefings, reports, and program oversight.
• Support proposal development, staffing, and strategic growth initiatives as required.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Communication

Customer engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Title

Program Manager

KBR’s Product and Technology Solutions Division specializes in rapid prototyping and advanced technology solutions for directed energy, electronic warfare, and security applications. With expertise in electronic warfare systems, critical infrastructure protection, and product R&D, KBR delivers cutting-edge innovations to meet mission-critical needs. Backed by a global presence and a strong ethical framework, KBR collaborates closely with customers to develop secure, effective, and forward-thinking solutions.

Position is Contingent on Award of Contract

Job Summary

KBR is seeking a Program Manager to lead the delivery of a mission-critical Integrated Security Services contract supporting a complex federal security environment. This key leadership role is responsible for overall contract execution, strategic oversight, and ensuring the successful implementation, sustainment, and modernization of advanced electronic and physical security systems across multiple secure facilities. The Program Manager serves as the primary interface with government stakeholders, overseeing performance, schedule, cost, risk, personnel, and operational excellence while ensuring compliance with all contractual requirements. The program supports a broad portfolio of technologies including access control, intrusion detection, video surveillance, physical security information management (PSIM), identity and credential management, biometric systems, screening systems, and mission-support applications.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and sustainment of complex electronic security system programs.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk.
• Coordinate with government stakeholders, subcontractors, and technical teams.
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, security policies, and applicable DoD standards.
• Provide executive-level status briefings, reports, and program oversight.
• Support proposal development, staffing, and strategic growth initiatives as required.

Basic Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen. Active DoD Top-Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Management, Engineering, Mathematics, Physical Science, or Computer Science.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience implementing, managing, and sustaining complex electronic security systems.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex security system programs throughout planning, implementation, operations, and sustainment.
• Excellent leadership, communication, customer engagement, and program management skills.

Work Location: On-site

Compensation: $185,840.00 - $278,645.00. The salary range posted is for Washington, DC. The offered rate will be based on contract affordability, 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.

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.

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.