KBR, Inc

Program Manager (Contingency Hire)

KBR, Inc$133K — $200K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizen with Active DoD Top-Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance.
  • Bachelor's degree in Management, Engineering, Mathematics, Physical Science, or Computer Science.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification required.
  • At least 15 years of experience in complex electronic security systems management.
  • Proven track record managing security systems from planning through sustainment.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and customer engagement skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead planning, execution, and sustainment of electronic security system programs.
  • Manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk effectively.
  • Coordinate with government stakeholders and technical teams for project alignment.
  • Ensure compliance with contracts, security policies, and DoD standards.
  • Provide executive-level briefings and oversight on program status and performance.
  • Support proposal development and strategic growth initiatives.

Benefits

  • 401K plan with company match.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage.
  • Flexible spending accounts and disability benefits.
  • Generous paid time off and flexible work schedule options.
  • Opportunities for professional training and career advancement.
Full Job Description
Title:
Program Manager (Contingency Hire)

Position is Contingent on Award of Contract.

Job Summary:
KBR is seeking a Program Manager to lead the delivery of a mission-critical Integrated Security Services contract supporting a complex federal security environment. This key leadership role is responsible for overall contract execution, strategic oversight, and ensuring the successful implementation, sustainment, and modernization of advanced electronic and physical security systems across multiple secure facilities. The Program Manager serves as the primary interface with government stakeholders, overseeing performance, schedule, cost, risk, personnel, and operational excellence while ensuring compliance with all contractual requirements. The program supports a broad portfolio of technologies including access control, intrusion detection, video surveillance, physical security information management (PSIM), identity and credential management, biometric systems, screening systems, and mission-support applications.

Roles and Responsibilities:
  • Lead the planning, execution, and sustainment of complex electronic security system programs.
  • Manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk.
  • Coordinate with government stakeholders, subcontractors, and technical teams.
  • Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, security policies, and applicable DoD standards.
  • Provide executive-level status briefings, reports, and program oversight.
  • Support proposal development, staffing, and strategic growth initiatives as required.


Basic Qualifications:
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen. Active DoD Top-Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance.
  • Bachelor's degree in Management, Engineering, Mathematics, Physical Science, or Computer Science.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
  • Minimum of 15 years of experience implementing, managing, and sustaining complex electronic security systems.
  • Demonstrated experience managing complex security system programs throughout planning, implementation, operations, and sustainment.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, customer engagement, and program management skills.


Work Location: On-site

Compensation: $133,515.00 - $200,330.00. The salary range posted is for Washington, DC. The offered rate will be based on contract affordability, the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience, 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 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 a 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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