KBR

Title:

Senior Program Manager

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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.

Position Summary:

KBR, Inc. is seeking a results-driven Senior Program Manager to lead a multi-faceted Modeling and Simulation (M&S) initiative supporting data-driven decision-making across a major defense acquisition program. The Program Manager will be responsible for the full spectrum of program execution, including cost, schedule, and performance; resource planning; stakeholder engagement; and delivery of integrated modeling and analytics capabilities. The role requires strong coordination across technical teams and routine communication with senior Government stakeholders and decision-makers. This position will be primarily executed from inside government on-site facilities at Eglin AFB.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the execution of a complex M&S program to meet cost, schedule, and performance objectives.
• Develop and maintain program plans, integrated master schedules, risk management processes, and performance metrics to ensure successful delivery of capabilities.
• Oversee resource planning and allocation, including staff assignments, subcontractor coordination, and material and data requirements.
• Manage the program budget including cost tracking, variance analysis, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with programmatic, contractual, and regulatory requirements.
• Direct cross-functional teams responsible for modeling production workflows, sustainment operations, supply chain infrastructure, and associated analytics.
• Manage stakeholder communications, including regular briefings, reviews, and coordination meetings with Government customers and leadership.
• Prepare and deliver comprehensive monthly program reports to both internal leadership and Government stakeholders.
• Serve as the central point of contact for program execution and issue resolution, ensuring alignment between technical deliverables and stakeholder priorities.
• Guide Agile development and iterative delivery of analytical tools, simulations, dashboards, and decision support applications.
• Ensure adherence to corporate policies, procedures, and compliance standards, including procurement, finance, HR, and security
• Oversee the coordination and approval of travel in support of program activities, ensuring alignment with task priorities and budget constraints.
• Support training and knowledge transfer activities to ensure Government personnel can operate and sustain delivered models and tools.

Work Environment:

• Location: Onsite
• Travel Requirements: Minimal
• Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Systems Management, Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of 15 years of experience managing complex programs, projects, or organizations, with demonstrated success in delivering against cost, schedule, and performance targets.
• Proven track record in leading multi-disciplinary teams and managing stakeholder engagement in government, defense, or similar environments.
• Strong background in program planning, resource management, and execution oversight.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated high performance in briefing senior leadership and translating technical results into actionable program decisions.
• Current Secret security clearance is required
• Ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance is required

Desired:

• Experience with Department of Defense (DoD) programs or supporting complex acquisition efforts.
• Familiarity with lifecycle management, supply chain, production, or sustainment processes.
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies, digital engineering, or model-based systems engineering (MBSE)
• Experience with modeling and simulation tools or the delivery of complex data analytics solutions.
• Familiarity with cost modeling, contract pricing, economic analysis, or sustainment cost estimation.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let's shape the future together.

KBR 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.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.