Program Manager

KBR, Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 186,000 - 279,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Relocation benefits

Job summary

KBR, Inc is seeking a Program Manager to lead the delivery of a mission-critical Integrated Security Services contract for a complex federal security environment. This role oversees contract execution, performance, schedule, cost, risk, and compliance while coordinating with government stakeholders and technical teams.

Responsibilities include sustaining and modernizing electronic and physical security systems across multiple facilities, focusing on access control, video surveillance, PSIM,

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required.
• Active DoD TS/SCI clearance required.
• Bachelor’s degree in management, engineering, mathematics, physical science, or computer science.
• PMP certification required.
• Minimum 15 years of experience implementing, managing, and sustaining complex electronic security systems.
• Experience managing complex security system programs through planning, implementation, operations, and sustainment.
• Strong leadership, communication, customer engagement, and program management skills.

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

Communication

Program management

Risk management

Customer engagement

Team coordination

Government liaison

Security clearances

U.S. citizenship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Management, Engineering, Mathematics, Physical Science, or Computer Science

PMP certification

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.

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

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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Values

KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values: We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential. We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders. We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business. We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed. We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company. We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals.

Company Size and Reach

Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries. At KBR, We Deliver.