Program Manager

KBR Careers; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 228,400 - 342,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Flexible work schedule

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

KBR Careers in Washington, D.C. is seeking a senior Program Manager to oversee a nationwide air traffic controller training program supporting the FAA. You will lead a large workforce across 300+ locations, managing a multi‑year budget exceeding $100M. Responsibilities include ensuring training quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate has extensive program management experience, a Master’s degree, and a PMP certification. KBR offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, and a 401K plan. Join us in supporting a critical mission for the National Airspace System.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of program management experience leading large, multi‑site programs.
• Experience with safety-critical environments and federal contracts.
• Demonstrated success managing nationwide operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead a nationwide training program delivering thousands of training events annually.
• Manage and coordinate operations across 300+ sites.
• Oversee program budget and performance metrics.

Skills

Program management

Safety management

Stakeholder management

Budget oversight

Operational leadership

Education

Master’s degree in business, management, aviation, or related field

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Job description

Program Manager

KBR is seeking a senior Program Manager to lead a nationwide, safety‑critical air traffic controller training program supporting the Federal Aviation Administration. This multi‑year program delivers continuous, year‑round training across 300+ locations nationwide, including the FAA Academy and field facilities. The Program Manager will oversee a workforce of approximately 800 personnel and manage an annual budget greater than $100M+ (multi‑hundred‑million‑dollar total contract value). The role serves as primary interface with the FAA Program Office and is accountable for program performance, safety, and regulatory compliance.

This position is contingent upon contract award.

Core Responsibilities

• Provide end‑to‑end leadership for a nationwide training program delivering thousands of training events annually to over 2,000 trainees per year in support of the National Airspace System.
• Lead and coordinate distributed operations across 300+ training sites, including Academy‑based and field training activities.
• Manage and lead a large, geographically dispersed workforce (hundreds of active instructors and support staff at any time), ensuring consistent training quality and staffing readiness.
• Oversee program budget (~$100M+ annually), schedule, performance metrics, and risk management.
• Serve as primary liaison to FAA stakeholders, providing program reviews, performance reporting, and issue resolution.
• Establish and enforce Safety Management System (SMS) and Quality Assurance / Quality Control processes appropriate for 24/7 safety‑critical training operations.
• Drive continuous improvement and modernization, including adoption of advanced simulation, digital training tools, and data‑driven performance management.

Qualifications (Required)

• 15+ years of program management experience (or 20+ years with a bachelor’s degree) leading large, multi‑site programs with 500+ personnel and annual budgets on the order of $100M+ in safety‑critical or highly regulated environments (e.g., aviation, defense).
• Master’s degree in business, management, aviation, or related field (or bachelor’s degree with additional experience as noted above).
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification (active).
• Demonstrated success managing nationwide operations, complex stakeholder environments, and federal contracts.
• Proven experience implementing safety, quality, and compliance frameworks in mission‑critical programs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience with FAA, DOT, or air traffic operations/training programs.
• Familiarity with the National Airspace System (NAS) and controller training environments.
• Experience leading programs exceeding 1,000 personnel or $500M+ total value.
• Background in training modernization, simulation‑based training, or data‑driven performance improvement.
• Additional safety or quality certifications (e.g., SMS, ISO‑based quality systems).

Basic Compensation

$228,400 - $342,600. This range is for the Washington, D.C. area. The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s working location, 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.

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. https://careers.kbr.com/us/en/kbr-benefits

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.