Project/Program Manager

KBR, Inc.•Albuquerque, NM

19h•Onsite

About The Position

KBR is seeking a Project/Program Manager to join their team in Albuquerque, NM, supporting the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC). This role involves assisting in the planning, execution, and management of program cost, schedule, and performance for various branches within the Nuclear Systems Integration Division. The position requires supporting the management of current and future air-delivered gravity bomb and warhead families, assisting with contract development and financial management, and documenting strategic plans. Responsibilities also include supporting test programs, developing system requirements and specifications, determining resource needs, and maintaining awareness of nuclear certification programs and processes. The role requires adherence to specific government acquisition processes and the ability to plan, research, analyze, and assess weapons systems acquisition. Expertise in qualitative and quantitative analysis techniques and government project governance is essential. The work will have a profound impact on the country’s national security.

Requirements

Active DoD TS/SCI, SAP Eligible clearance, which is something only a U.S. citizen can obtain.
Bachelor’s degree required; science, engineering, or management preferred.
Understanding of weapon systems development, management, maintenance and employment in garrison and operational environments.
5 - 10 years of project management experience in the DoD, 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.
Expertise in qualitative and quantitative analysis techniques for measuring the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of acquisition systems or services.
Expertise in Government project governance and stakeholder communication.

Nice To Haves

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.
Advanced STEM degree is preferred.
Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP) certification preferred.
Familiarity with reliability and statistical software.

Responsibilities

Assist planning, execution, and management of program cost, schedule, and performance for Nuclear Systems Integration Division’s branches (Tail Kit Assembly [TKA], Weapon Systems Integration and Test, Logistics, or Program Management) depending on background and experience.
Support AFNWC/NDS management of current and future air-delivered gravity bomb and warhead families (B83, B61-12 and -13, W80) including test variants and support equipment.
Support the Branch Chief and technical support teams to accomplish Branch tasks.
Support Government Team development, implementation, and control of contracts including acquisition strategy and planning.
Support financial management for Branch and Division programs; conduct market research and develop cost estimates.
Document strategic plans detailing senior leader policy and direction for Division programs.
Support planning and execution of the TKA aging and surveillance test program.
Perform on-aircraft and laboratory test planning and execution.
Develop system requirements based on military capabilities and sustainment concepts.
Develop and maintain system specifications, traceability, and compliance through project lifecycles.
Determine resource requirements such as personnel, facilities, and budgets to facilitate program execution.
Maintain awareness 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.
Plan, research, analyze and assess weapons systems acquisition in terms of development, production, and employment.
Formulate plans and make strategy recommendations to meet weapon system cost, schedule, and performance objectives.
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.