Contract Program Manager

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or related STEM degree program, or equivalent Expert level experience as a Program Manager.
• Expert-level experience (10 years or more) as a Program Manager in terms of managing program level cost, schedule, performance, and risk management for a development, engineering, or other Information Technology DoD or IC program.
• Project Management Professional (PMP), DAWIA Level III certification in Program Management, or similar professional certification in program management or demonstrated experience applying Project Management tools and techniques.
• Extensive experience working with Customer, and other IC\DoD mission partners.
• Ability to engage with senior government stakeholders and lead cross-functional teams.
• Expert experience as a Program Manager in terms of cost, schedule, performance, and risk management.
• Demonstrated experience in engineering, Enterprise engineering, design and analysis of IT or related systems experience in all phases of design, development, analysis and documentation, and development of standards and guidelines for tasks being performed.
• Expert-level working experience in government or industry in DoD/IC Acquisition Process or PPBES.
• Active TS/SCI required
• Experience with Digital Engineering (DE) and Model Based System Engineering (MBSE)
• Desired Skills and Experience:
• Knowledge of the geospatial intelligence mission and its contributions to the Intelligence Community.
• Knowledge of the National System for Geospatial Intelligence.
• Working knowledge of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), processes, tools and languages.
• Experience with the development and/or review of cost estimates and the associated technical work scope necessary to achieve stated objectives.
• Experience in tailoring and using both Agile and Waterfall development methodologies
• Experience with the identification of technical issues and proactive communication of possible impacts.
• Experience in performing validation and verification of various engineering results and deliverables to ensure the highest quality results against customer requirements.
• Experience advising and assisting the government leadership team in achieving their mission objectives by leveraging the combine resources within the government team and their industrial base
• Basic understanding of cloud technologies, DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, and AI/ML integration.
• Basic Compensation:
• $177,300 - $216,600
• This range is for the Virginia area only
• The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.
• Additional Compensation:
• KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.
• 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.
• 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.