Project/Program Manager

KBR, Inc. • Albuquerque, NM

18h • Onsite

About The Position

KBR is seeking a Project/Program Manager to join our team in Albuquerque, NM supporting the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center. Key Responsibilities: Assist in planning, execution, management, and monitoring of program cost, schedule, and performance for one of three Nuclear Systems Integration Division’s branches (Tail Kit Assembly [TKA] Branch, Weapon Systems Integration and Test Branch, or Logistics Branch) and branch programs, depending on background and experience. Provide expertise in project governance and stakeholder communication. Provide support to the government team in the development, implementation, and control of all contractual and financial aspects of Division programs, to include planning management, acquisition strategy, and budget execution. Support development of strategic planning documentation detailing senior leader direction, policy, and direction for Division programs. Support planning and execution of the TKA aging and surveillance test program ; demonstrate experience in on-aircraft and laboratory test planning and execution, and familiarity with using reliability and statistical software. Perform system requirements cultivation, definition, and management; develop and maintain system requirements specifications, traceability, and compliance throughout project lifecycles. Support the establishment of resource needs such as personnel, facilities, and budgets to facilitate program execution. Keep abreast of nuclear certification programs and processes. Support DoDI 5000.02, DoDM 5030.55/AFI 63-103 and DOE Phase 6.X acquisition process and AFI 63-125 Nuclear Certification processes. Provide expertise in qualitative and quantitative techniques for gathering, analyzing, and measuring the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of acquisition. Plan, research, analyze and assess system acquisition in terms of development, production, and deployment of weapons systems and associated equipment to formulate plans and make strategy recommendations to meet cost, schedule, and performance. Use multi-attribute tradespace exploration philosophies and workflows to ensure digital material management and multi-criteria decision making are implemented throughout the portfolio of programs, projects, and initiatives. Support the Branch Chief and technical support teams to meet Branch tasks. Support AFNWC/NDS management of all current and future air-delivered gravity bomb and warhead families (B83, B61and W80) and associated test variants and support equipment.

Requirements

• Active DoD TS/SCI clearance required, which is something only a U.S. citizen can obtain.
• Bachelor’s degree is required; science, engineering, or management is preferred.
• Understanding of the Nuclear Weapons Life Cycle and the Phase 6.x process for refurbishment activities of existing nuclear weapons systems (B61, B83, W80 integration into the Long Range Standoff Missile).
• 5 - 10 years of project management experience supporting National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), DOE, AF Global Strike Command, or related organization.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Superior collaboration and organizational skills.
• Proactive and highly motivated.
• Able to work in a secure, confined location.
• Some travel to support customer mission and goals may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced STEM degree is preferred.
• Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, execution, management, and monitoring of program cost, schedule, and performance for one of three Nuclear Systems Integration Division’s branches (Tail Kit Assembly [TKA] Branch, Weapon Systems Integration and Test Branch, or Logistics Branch) and branch programs, depending on background and experience.
• Provide expertise in project governance and stakeholder communication.
• Provide support to the government team in the development, implementation, and control of all contractual and financial aspects of Division programs, to include planning management, acquisition strategy, and budget execution.
• Support development of strategic planning documentation detailing senior leader direction, policy, and direction for Division programs.
• Support planning and execution of the TKA aging and surveillance test program ; demonstrate experience in on-aircraft and laboratory test planning and execution, and familiarity with using reliability and statistical software.
• Perform system requirements cultivation, definition, and management; develop and maintain system requirements specifications, traceability, and compliance throughout project lifecycles.
• Support the establishment of resource needs such as personnel, facilities, and budgets to facilitate program execution.
• Keep abreast of nuclear certification programs and processes.
• Support DoDI 5000.02, DoDM 5030.55/AFI 63-103 and DOE Phase 6.X acquisition process and AFI 63-125 Nuclear Certification processes.
• Provide expertise in qualitative and quantitative techniques for gathering, analyzing, and measuring the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of acquisition.
• Plan, research, analyze and assess system acquisition in terms of development, production, and deployment of weapons systems and associated equipment to formulate plans and make strategy recommendations to meet cost, schedule, and performance.
• Use multi-attribute tradespace exploration philosophies and workflows to ensure digital material management and multi-criteria decision making are implemented throughout the portfolio of programs, projects, and initiatives.
• Support the Branch Chief and technical support teams to meet Branch tasks.
• Support AFNWC/NDS management of all current and future air-delivered gravity bomb and warhead families (B83, B61and W80) and associated test variants and support equipment.

Benefits

• KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 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.

What This Job Offers

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