Deputy Program Manager

KBR, Inc. • Springfield, VA

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About The Position

Deputy Program Manager 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 anticipated in June 2027 KBR is seeking a highly motivated and career-oriented Deputy Program Manager to join our team supporting a government client with locations in the Northern Virginia Area.

Requirements

• Clearance Requirement: TS/SCI with polygraph
• Must be a US Citizen
• 5 years or program management experience with large, complex requirements associated with operations and sustainment functions
• Bachelor’s degree in Facility Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or similar
• Personnel management experience with excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient knowledge and experience in the use of project management concepts to manage items including, but not limited to: project schedule, scope, cost, risk, and deliverables and related metrics
• Familiarity and willingness to manage a 24/7/365 operational environment
• Highly effective organizational, interpersonal, communication, and group leadership skills
• Ability to reliably operate in a complex and changing environment, demonstrating solid independent judgment
• Ability to interpret, capture, and manage customer requirements and expectations
• Experience managing facility management, operations, and sustainment projects.

Nice To Haves

• PMP or equivalent, certifications in quality control or assurance, experience with managing secure facilities.
• Management experience with P&L responsibility

Responsibilities

• Fully coordinate and collaborate on all tasks, activities, requirements and issues as they pertain to the support of the Customer
• Identify issues and adapt program plans according to the Customer feedback on program cost, performance, quality, schedule and risk.
• Develop plans and schedules, and define and document the implementation of requirements
• Use established program management procedures to monitor cost, schedule, inventory, and performance; assess variances of the plan and take necessary corrective action.
• Review and clarify contract requirements as they are dispensed from the requirements management tool, and propose cleared, qualified personnel to expeditiously fulfill the requirements
• Identify potential downstream issues that may negatively affect meeting requirements and provide recommendations to mitigate negative impacts
• Manage customer expectations with proactive, consistent and transparent communication.
• Ensure continuity of support with contractor personnel changes and approving of staffing alignments /allocations
• Interface with the CO, COTR and Government leadership on behalf of the PM, as required
• Manage and implement the PMP
• Oversee the Contractor’s Environmental, Health and Safety functions, ensuring that all safe work practices are being followed
• Oversee the coordination of work priorities and monitoring of methods, procedures and programs
• Oversee the monitoring and inspecting of maintenance, repair and service operations for quality control and contract compliance

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