KBR, Inc

Program Manager (Contingency Hire)

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

Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship with active DoD Top Secret Security Clearance required.
  • Bachelor's degree in IT Management, Engineering, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field.
  • Current Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is mandatory.
  • 15+ years of experience with complex security systems implementation and sustainment.
  • Proven leadership in managing large technical programs and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee quality of all FPTS services and deliverables.
  • Present FPTS services to U.S. Government personnel at various levels.
  • Ensure team members meet qualifications and security requirements.
  • Manage multiple baseline support and technical tasks concurrently.
  • Lead monthly program management reviews for the government.
  • Control program costs and provide reporting on expenditures.
  • Identify system dependencies and document issues for government review.
  • Communicate industry trends and technology developments to the government.

Benefits

  • 401K plan with company match available.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage provided.
  • Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) benefits included.
  • Flexible spending account options offered.
  • Disability insurance available.
  • Paid time off and a flexible work schedule supported.
  • Opportunities for professional training and career advancement.
Full Job Description
Title:
Program Manager (Contingency Hire)

Program Summary:
KBR's Product and Technology Solutions Division specializes in rapid prototyping and advanced technology solutions for directed energy, electronic warfare, and security applications. With expertise in electronic warfare systems, critical infrastructure protection, and product R&D, KBR delivers cutting-edge innovations to meet mission-critical needs. Backed by a global presence and a strong ethical framework, KBR collaborates closely with customers to develop secure, effective, and forward-thinking solutions.

Position is Contingent on Award of Contract.

Job Summary:

The Program Manager is responsible for the overall planning, execution, implementation, and sustainment of complex security system programs. The individual serves as the primary interface with government stakeholders and provides leadership for multidisciplinary teams while ensuring all contractual, technical, cost, schedule, and performance objectives are achieved. The Program Manager is responsible for maintaining program compliance, managing risk, directing project resources, and ensuring the successful delivery of mission-critical security solutions in support of government customers.

Roles and Responsibilities:
  • Serve as the single focal point accountable for the quality of all FPTS services, projects, risks, personnel, activities and deliverables.
  • Brief FPTS services, activities, and deliverables to a wide range of individuals to include United States Government personnel up to Executive Service level.
  • Assure the right mix of management, technical, engineering, and maintenance personnel. Assure all personnel have the necessary qualifications, including training, security clearance, badging, and access privileges.
  • Manage and de-conflict multiple ongoing baseline support and technical tasks.
  • Lead the monthly PMR presentation to the Government.
  • Manage, control and report FPTS program costs.
  • Identify FPTS system dependencies or of non-FPTS systems dependent on FPTS systems. Document concerns and findings and present to the Government.
  • Communicate to the Government emerging trends and technologies in the information technology industry.


Basic Qualifications:
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen. Active DoD Top Secret Security Clearance.
  • Bachelor's degree in IT Management, Engineering, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
  • Current Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
  • Minimum of fifteen (15) years of experience implementing and sustaining complex security systems.
  • Demonstrated experience leading large technical programs, managing project execution, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, managing budgets and schedules, mitigating project risks, and ensuring successful delivery of mission-critical security system solutions.


Work Location: On-site support.

Compensation: $133,515 - $200,330. 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
NASDAQ

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