Senior Program Manager – National Security (IDIQ)

KBR Careers; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 158,000 - 236,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending account

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Program Manager for its National Security Solutions team to lead IDIQ contracts and multiple task orders, coordinating technical, cost, and schedule performance across teams in Chantilly and Reston, VA. This role demands senior program leadership for complex defense programs with government and industry stakeholders.

The position emphasizes compliance, customer engagement, and growth initiatives, including proposal development and strategic planning.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph is required.
• PMP certification is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Program Management, Information Technology, or related field.
• Minimum of fifteen (15) years of experience managing programs, projects, contracts, or large-scale technical efforts.
• Demonstrated experience managing Task Orders under an IDIQ contract vehicle.
• Demonstrated experience serving in a leadership role responsible for program cost, schedule, technical performance, and customer satisfaction.
• Demonstrated experience writing, supporting, managing, or contributing to proposal development efforts, including task order proposals and competitive contract pursuits.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the IDIQ Contract Manager for overall contract administration, customer engagement, and contract performance.
• Serve as the Task Order Program Manager for assigned task orders, overseeing technical, cost, schedule, staffing, and quality requirements.
• Lead program execution activities and ensure successful delivery of all contractual requirements across multiple task orders.
• Manage program budgets, forecasts, staffing plans, and resource allocations to meet program objectives.
• Monitor and report program performance metrics, identifying and implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Direct risk, issue, and opportunity management activities to minimize impacts and maximize performance.
• Oversee subcontractor and supplier performance to ensure compliance with contractual requirements and delivery commitments.
• Lead customer meetings, program management reviews, and contractual communications with government and industry stakeholders.
• Support business growth through opportunity identification, task order pursuits, proposal development, and transition planning.
• Ensure compliance with applicable contract requirements, organizational policies, and industry standards.
• Apply Project/Program Management skills towards corporate requirements; support proposals

Skills

TS/SCI with Polygraph

PMP certification

Program management

Proposal development experience

Leadership in cost/schedule/technical

IDIQ contract management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Program Management, Information Technology, or related field

Master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Program Management, or related discipline

Job description

KBR is seeking a Program Manager for its National Security Solutions team to lead IDIQ contracts and multiple task orders, coordinating technical, cost, and schedule performance across teams in Chantilly and Reston, VA. This role demands senior program leadership for complex defense programs with government and industry stakeholders.

The position emphasizes compliance, customer engagement, and growth initiatives, including proposal development and strategic planning.