KBR, Inc

Program IPT Lead (Sustainment)

KBR, Inc$105K — $157K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active/Current Top Secret clearance required, U.S. citizenship mandatory.
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field with at least 3 years of experience, or an Associate's degree with 7+ years of experience.
  • Proven leadership skills in integrated product teams or cross-functional team settings.
  • Experience in program management or oversight on execution strategies.
  • Ability to assess and manage cost, schedule, and performance tradeoffs effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Lead an integrated product team with focused scope and execution outcomes.
  • Manage project cost, schedule, and performance according to program plans and work breakdown structures.
  • Coordinate cross-functional activities among engineering, logistics, testing, and training teams.
  • Monitor and report progress, identifying risks or issues and applying mitigation strategies as needed.
  • Deliver regular updates and recommendations to program leadership based on execution data.
  • Track action items from meetings and various execution activities to ensure accountability.
  • Support disciplined execution while adapting to changing project priorities.

Benefits

  • 401K plan with company match.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage.
  • Flexible spending account and disability coverage.
  • Paid time off and options for a flexible work schedule.
  • Support for career advancement through professional training and development.
Full Job Description
Title:
Program IPT Lead (Sustainment)

The Program IPT Lead (Sustainment) is responsible for cost, schedule, and performance within the scope of their assigned team. Acting as a surrogate program manager, this role provides execution oversight and accountability across multiple competencies. The IPT Lead enables program managers to delegate complex execution activities while maintaining visibility into progress and risk. This role supports disciplined execution and informed decision-making.

Roles and Responsibilities
  • Lead an integrated product team responsible for defined scope, deliverables, and execution outcomes.
  • Manage cost, schedule, and performance in alignment with program plans, POA&Ms, and work breakdown structures.
  • Coordinate activities across engineering, logistics, testing, training, and operational stakeholders.
  • Monitor execution progress, identify risks or issues, and implement mitigation strategies as required.
  • Provide regular status updates, insights, and recommendations to program leadership.
  • Track and report action items resulting from meetings, reviews, and execution activities.
  • Support disciplined execution under the oLSI model while enabling rapid response to changing priorities.

Basic Qualifications
  • Clearance & Citizenship: Active/Current Top Secret. U.S. citizenship required.
  • Education & Experience: Bachelor's in Business, Engineering, or related discipline & 3+ years of experience, OR Associate's degree & 7+ years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience leading IPTs or cross-functional teams
  • Program management or execution oversight experience
  • Familiarity with managing cost, schedule, and performance tradeoffs


Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 hours/week.

Compensation: $105,000-$157,000. 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

About KBR, Inc

KBR, Inc is an American engineering, procurement, and construction company headquartered in Houston, Texas. The company provides services to customers in the energy, chemical, and government sectors, among others. KBR has a global presence, with operations in over 40 countries. The company was founded in 1901 as M.W. Kellogg Company and has undergone several name changes and mergers since then. KBR is committed to delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to its customers while also being a responsible corporate citizen.
Learn more about KBR, Inc
Size
28,000 employees
Market Cap
$7.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$72 million
Founded
1919
5 Year Trend
+11.5%
Revenue
$5.7 billion
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