Senior Program Manager, National Security Projects

Kansas City National Security Campus; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Certification & License

Mission driven culture

Job summary

Kansas City National Security Campus (KCNSC) in Albuquerque, NM seeks a seasoned Program Manager to lead complex engineering programs and strategic business processes. You will manage negotiation, budgeting, and delivery while coordinating with DOE, NSE design agencies, laboratories, and partners.

The role requires 7+ years in engineering/program management, U.S. citizenship, and an ability to travel up to 30%. On-site work and DOE security clearance are essential requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering.
• 7+ years of experience in key Engineering, Manufacturing, and/or Program/Project Management roles.
• Ability to travel up to 30% of the time.
• United States Citizenship.
• Ability to work on-site as directed by management and as determined by the needs of the business.
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this job.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance (some positions require additional DOE designations).

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and execute program/project management activities for significant, complex programs.
• Lead cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate program risks and resolve issues.
• Establish cost and schedule parameters for weapons programs and related projects.
• Oversee financial planning, monitoring, reporting, and scheduling for complex programs.
• Serve as primary liaison with DOE, NSE agencies, labs, contractors, and external stakeholders.
• Define production and project definitions and maintain schedules and releases.

Skills

Program management

Engineering

Budgeting

Risk management

Cross-functional leadership

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering

Job description

Kansas City National Security Campus (KCNSC) in Albuquerque, NM seeks a seasoned Program Manager to lead complex engineering programs and strategic business processes. You will manage negotiation, budgeting, and delivery while coordinating with DOE, NSE design agencies, laboratories, and partners.

The role requires 7+ years in engineering/program management, U.S. citizenship, and an ability to travel up to 30%. On-site work and DOE security clearance are essential requirements.