Deputy Program Manager/Capability Project Lead

KBR, Inc. • Colorado Springs, CO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

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. KBR is seeking a Deputy Program Manager/Capability Project Lead to join our team in Colorado Springs, CO in support of Air Force Research Laboratory – Integrated Capabilities Directorate The role requires a dynamic leader with a strong engineering background, passionate about driving excellence in program management. Candidates should have a proven track record in engineering project management, be proactive, detail-oriented, and have a proven history of success with Agile practices and processes in a DoD setting.

Requirements

• Active DoD TS/SCI, SAP Eligible clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, management, or related field
• 5+ years of program or project management experience within DoD, space, intelligence, or related mission areas
• Experience supporting programs with $5M+ annual value and teams of 10+ personnel
• Knowledge of systems engineering, sustainment, integration, or operations
• Current understanding/experience performing DoD acquisition, contracting, finance, budgeting and technical review processes for the Government or within industry
• Strong communication, leadership, analytical, and organizational skills
• Ability to work in secure, high-tempo operational environments

Nice To Haves

• Advanced STEM degree
• Knowledge of standard military data links (such as Link 16) or NDF Experience (Network Data Link / Network Design File)

Responsibilities

• Conducting daily/weekly/monthly engineering status reviews and providing material for monthly program reviews.
• Managing engineering resources such as staff assignments, capital equipment, and organizational interfaces.
• Overseeing program technical performance to ensure project requirements are validated, integrated, tested, and verified.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, vendors, and other external partners involved in the projects.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees