Principal Program Operations Specialist

KBR

1d•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. 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 and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense. KBR is seeking a Principal Program Operations Specialist to provide advanced operational, analytical, and coordination support across National Security Solutions (NSS) programs. This role supports both pre‑award and post‑award activities, partnering closely with Operations, Program Management, Growth, and Finance to ensure continuity from proposal development through contract execution. The Principal Program Operations Specialist operates with a high degree of independence, applying judgment and experience to solve complex problems, support program readiness, and drive execution excellence across multiple efforts

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Engineering, or related field
Security Clearance: Must have an active TS/SCI with polygraph
Experience: Significant experience supporting government programs, operations, or proposal efforts
Demonstrated ability to operate independently and manage complex workstreams
Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills
Experience working across pre‑award (B&P) and post‑award program environments
Ability to collaborate effectively with senior stakeholders across multiple functions

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting B&P, capture, or pursuit activities
Experience transitioning from proposal support into direct program execution
Familiarity with federal contracting environments

Responsibilities

Provide senior‑level operational support to approved Bid & Proposal (B&P) efforts, including:
Supporting capture and proposal teams through planning, analysis, and execution activities
Coordinating schedules, deliverables, and cross‑functional inputs
Developing and maintaining proposal artifacts, analyses, and supporting documentation
Transition seamlessly into direct program execution support post‑award, including:
Operational planning and execution support
Tracking program performance metrics, risks, issues, and actions
Supporting program transition, startup, and steady-state operations
Serve as a trusted partner to Operations and Program leadership, providing insight, analysis, and recommendations to support decision‑making
Coordinate across Operations, Growth, Finance, and Program Management teams to ensure alignment on priorities, resources, and execution timelines
Develop and improve operational processes, tools, and documentation to enhance program effectiveness
Prepare briefings, reports, and materials for senior leadership reviews