Program Manager (TS/SCI Required)

Trinzic; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 162,000 - 242,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Program Manager in Albuquerque, NM to support the SSC/SZI initiative for Space Systems Command. The role requires active TS/SCI clearance, PMP certification, and a bachelor’s degree. You will oversee resources, schedule, and performance reporting to the Government, ensuring contract compliance and successful delivery.

Travel up to 20% and on-site work at a government facility are expected. The position emphasizes leadership, collaboration, and proactive problem solving in a

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance required (U.S. citizen).
• PMP certification is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the face of the company to the government customer.
• Manage resources, personnel, and services to provide program management support including quality, safety, security, and risk.
• Establish and maintain an effective program team responsive to contract requirements.
• Maintain high quality of work and open communication with the Government program team.
• Prepare for and conduct Program Management Reviews and status meetings.

Skills

Program management

PMP certification

Security clearance

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

TitleProgram Manager (TS/SCI Required)Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!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. We are seeking a Program Manager to join our team in Albuquerque, NM supporting the Space Systems Command Innovation and Prototyping Delta (SSC/SZI).

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the face of the company to our government customer.
• Manage the resources, personnel, and services necessary to provide program management support for all contract functions to include, but not limited to: quality, safety, security, and risk; accountable for credible cost, schedule, and performance reporting to the Government.
• Establish and maintain a proactive, effective, and efficient program team that is responsive to changes in program/mission requirements.
• Maintain a high level of quality of work, collaboration, open communication, and engagement with the Government program team.
• Maintain an understanding of SSC/SZI’s mission and strong commitment to customer satisfaction.
• Prepare for and conduct Program Management Reviews, as well as more frequent informal status meetings, at a frequency and scope as defined in the contract.
• Notify the Government of any problems in meeting contract requirements as the problems are known.
• Provide appropriate representation for meetings, as required, to include, but not limited to: management meetings and customer meetings at various locations.
• Responsible for subcontract management necessary to integrate work performed on this contract.
• Responsible and accountable for subcontractor performance on contract.
• Report all contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract via the secure data collection site (i.e., Contract Manpower Reporting Application).
• Participate in and contribute to Government processes and assign appropriate resources to effectively support the requirement.
• Respond to Government requests for contractually driven requirements within timeframes requested by the Government for action.
• Integrate and coordinate all activities needed to execute the requirement to include but not limited to: resource allocation, corrective action plans proposal submittals, timely identification of issues, and effective management of government approved and established vendors.
• Provide required necessary on-site resources and infrastructure to manage, perform, and administer the contract.

Qualifications

Required:

• Security Clearance: Must have an active U.S. government TS/SCI security clearance, which is something only a U.S. citizen can obtain and SAP eligibility
• PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Bachelor’s degree required; science, engineering, or management preferred
• Current knowledge of space ground station development, management, maintenance and employment in garrison and operational environments
• Current knowledge of DoD Contracting, Finance and Acquisition
• Current Program Management experience executing $10M+ annually in the DoD, or related organization
• Current experience managing 20+ employees
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Superior collaboration and organizational skills
• Proactive and highly motivated
• Able to work in a secure, confined location
• 20% travel to support customer mission and goals may be required
• Expertise in qualitative and quantitative analysis techniques for measuring the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of acquisition systems or services
• Expertise in Government project governance and stakeholder communication

Desired

• Understanding of the Space Systems Command Innovation and Prototyping Delta (SZI) Prototype Ground Development and Sustainment Branch’s (SZIG) mission
• 5 - 10 years of program management experience supporting Department of Defense or related organization
• Advanced STEM degree is preferred
• Familiarity with SSC Ground Operations, facilities maintenance, cloud migration, and digital engineering practices

Work Environment

• Location: On-site (Government site daily)
• Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-20%
• Working Hours: Standard

Basic Compensation: $161,600 - $242,300 (This range is for New Mexico only.)

The offered rate will be based on 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.

Belong, Connect and Grow here

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 foster an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

We 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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