Principal Program Operations Specialist

KBR, Inc. • Chantilly, VA

2d • 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 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level