Program Manager

KBR • Chantilly, VA

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About The Position

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! 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. This is a contingent position based upon contract award KBR is seeking a highly motivated and career-oriented Program Manager to join our team. The PM will be responsible for leadership, management, and execution of all requirements within the Statement of Work. The PM serves as the primary point of contact for government leadership, ensuring all contractor staff are effectively managed and that all mission-critical functions are executed with high quality and compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Management, Business, or a related technical field, Master’s preferred
• PMP Certification or equivalent government program management certification is highly desired
• Active TS/SCI with Poly required to be considered
• 15+ years of experience
• Minimum of five (5) years of Program Management experience leading projects of similar size, scope, and complexity.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience directly supporting 24/7 operations environments, demonstrating the ability to manage shift-based missions.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience working within the Intelligence Community.
• Proven track record of relevant experience working with various IC organizations and understanding their unique operational requirements.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Oversight: Provide high-level direction and strategic management for the contract, aligning contractor activities with government mission objectives and requirements.
• Personnel Management: Oversee all contractor staff, including recruitment, retention, performance management, and professional development to ensure a high-performing team.
• SOW Compliance: Ensure all functions defined in the Statement of Work are successfully executed on time and within budget; monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and service level agreements (SLAs).
• Operational Leadership: Manage the complexities of a 24/7 operational environment, ensuring continuous coverage and rapid response to emerging mission requirements.
• Stakeholder Liaison: Serve as the primary interface between the contractor and government technical representatives, providing regular status reports and attending executive-level briefings.
• Interagency Collaboration: Facilitate effective communication and project coordination across various agencies within the Intelligence Community (IC).

What This Job Offers

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