Project Manager

Trinzic; Lexington Park (MD); On-site; USD 127,000 - 191,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

Paid time off & flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Project Manager for the Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18 and EA-18G FMS program based in Lexington Park, MD. You will provide leadership, program management, and acquisition support to ensure successful integration and planning for the RAAF aircraft programs.

The role emphasizes compliance, schedule management, and collaboration with customers, vendors, and internal teams in a dynamic defense environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required and 12+ years of related experience.
• Active Secret security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Learn the KBR/PMA-265 sole-source FMS contract and assist in execution.
• Manage hiring, mentoring and training for the team.
• Support business and proposal development activities.
• Oversee all technical and personnel aspects of the Australian F/A-18 Team and Program.
• Contribute to process improvements and data-driven decisions.
• Prepare and review LORs, notes, and sole-source attachments for amendments.

Skills

Security clearance (Secret)

12+ years experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Project 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.

KBR is seeking a Project Manager for the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) F/A-18 and EA‑18G Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Program in Lexington Park, MD. In this role, you will provide leadership and management of the team while providing acquisition, technical, and analytical support services for integration and planning for the RAAF F/A-18 and EA‑18G program.

Role & Responsibilities

• Responsible and accountable for learning the KBR/PMA-265 sole-source FMS contract and assisting in execution, including: compliance (i.e., contract, security, export, etc.), ceiling/funding, deliverables, schedule, customer interface, customer policies and procedures, billable hours, project codes for timesheet and expense reporting.


• Human Capital - Employee performance, mentoring and training; manage and execute hiring for the team, or as assigned.


• Supports KBR business and proposal development.


• Manages or participates in all technical and personnel aspects of the Australian F/A-18 Team and Program.


• Participates in process development and improvement (e.g., special projects, data calls)


• Drafts and Quality Assures (QA) RAAF F/A-18 programmatic and engineering correspondence, reviews, and routes logistics and training correspondence


• Ensures RAAF F/A-18 and EA‑18G documents are properly marked in accordance with DON FDM SECNAV M-5510.01 and PMA-265 procedures for foreign disclosure are followed. Submit supporting documentation packages to the Designated Disclosure Authority (DDA) for classified and other documents and briefs needing release determination


• Candidate will draft Letters of Request (LORs), notes, and sole source attachments for amendments to RAAF F/A-18 FMS cases.


• Coordinate RAAF F/A-18 and EA‑18G IPT SharePoint requests and accounts with the KBR SharePoint administrator.


• Perform services and analyses in support of program management, acquisition, technical, or business efforts. As a result, provide recommendations and products to support RAAF F/A-18 and EA‑18G program lifecycle decisions.


• Supports life cycle management by researching and analyzing long-term sustainment requirements and contributing to the generation and updates of a supportable life cycle plan (LCP) in support of the RAAF F-18 program.


• Candidate will assist the RAAF F/A-18 Contract Specialist in drafting a Determination & Findings (D&F) letter to allow negotiations of a firm-fixed price, sole source contract(s) with Boeing or other Vendors in support of the RAAF technical publications program.


• Analyzes prospective changes to RAAF F/A-18 aircraft/weapons/support equipment quantities and determines the potential effects that these changes will have on program life cycle support.


• Evaluates maintenance systems and assesses their applicability to support the weapon systems or support equipment. Recommend modifications to the maintenance system or maintenance planning to improve supportability of systems in country.


• Candidate will assess requirements for RAAF F/A-18 and EA‑18G aircraft airborne weapons spares and recommend modifications to the acquisition and distribution of assets to provide for adequate numbers of items stocked and quantities of each item.


• Responds to direction from company manager/supervisor; supports and enforces company and contract policy and required training.

Basic Qualifications

• Must have a bachelor’s degree plus 12 years of related experience.


• Active Secret security clearance

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 hours/week.

Compensation: $127,000-$191,000. The salary range posted is based on the national average. The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s location, knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience, contract affordability, 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 a 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.

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.

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.