Technical Project Manager

KBR Careers; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 164,800 - 201,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses/Discretionary incentives

Relocation benefits

Professional training and development

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Technical Project Manager for its National Security Solutions team. This on-site role in Virginia involves leading technically complex programs that protect critical national security interests, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring successful deployment and certification of mission-critical infrastructure.

Ideal candidates will hold an active TS/SCI with Polygraph, a related bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of PM experience, and a track record of managing schedules,

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline with 10+ years in project management.
• Min. 3 years of experience managing complex technical projects.
• Experience planning and executing technical development efforts.
• Experience managing schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
• Knowledge of commercial technologies and technical capabilities.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical projects from development through deployment.
• Coordinate stakeholders, schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
• Participate in technical design and development planning activities.
• Gather and manage deployment requirements.
• Facilitate certification, approval, and implementation activities.
• Track project risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Communicate project status to stakeholders and leadership.
• Support execution of complex cyber-focused initiatives.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical abilities

Agile development methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline

Job description

Title

Technical Project Manager

Overview

KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
• Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing, deploying, and securing mission‑critical network infrastructure supporting national security operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage technical projects from development through deployment
• Coordinate stakeholders, schedules, milestones, and deliverables
• Participate in technical design and development planning activities
• Gather and manage deployment requirements
• Facilitate certification, approval, and implementation activities
• Track project risks, issues, and dependencies
• Communicate project status to stakeholders and leadership
• Support execution of complex cyber‑focused initiatives

Work Environment

• Location: On‑site
• Travel Requirements: Minimal
• Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications

Required:

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and 10 years of experience; additional experience may be substituted for a degree
• Minimum of three years managing complex technical projects
• Experience planning and executing technical development efforts
• Experience managing schedules, milestones, and project deliverables
• Knowledge of commercial technologies and technical capabilities
• Demonstrated problem‑solving and analytical abilities

Desired:

• PMP certification
• Experience supporting cybersecurity initiatives
• Experience supporting intelligence community customers
• Experience with Agile development methodologies
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams

Basic Compensation

$164,800 to $201,500 (Virginia area only)

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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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, geneticinformation, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.