Ground Control Task Order Project 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.

The Ground Control Task Order Project Manager leads execution of the Ground Control Task Order under the Hybrid Architecture and Development for Experimental Systems (HADES) program in support of Space Systems Command Innovation & Prototyping Delta. This role is directly responsible and accountable for cost, schedule, and performance for sustaining Common User Equipment (CUE) and Communications (COMM), ensuring continuous 24/7 hybrid-cloud ground system operations across on-premises and GovCloud environments, integration with government and commercial antenna networks, and strict compliance with cybersecurity and configuration control requirements.

This position is contingent upon contract award

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact to Government leadership for all Ground Control Task Order activities; drive cost, schedule, and performance outcomes; and lead routine status reviews and cross-contractor coordination.

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the RSC CUE and COMM hybrid-cloud ground environment, including 24/7/365 monitoring, incident response, and service-level adherence to maintain continuity of operations.

• Direct cost management, proposal development, forecasting, and corrective action planning.

• Implement quality control and risk management programs aligned with HADES IDIQ requirements.

• Oversee training, certification, and workforce readiness requirements for Ground Control personnel.

• Manage staffing to provide required response time to respond to CUE/COMM issues and work with the HADES PM to ensure surge demands for labor are met when needed.

• Provide oversight of engineering, development, integration, sustainment, and modernization activities for Ground Control systems.

• Coordinate facility, network, power, and HVAC support necessary to maintain continuous operations.

• Manage procurement, logistics, Government Furnished Property (GFP), Contractor Acquired Property (CAP), lifecycle sustainment, and DMSMS activities.

Required Qualifications

• Active DoD TS/SCI clearance with SAP eligibility.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related STEM field.

• Minimum of 10 years of program or project management experience supporting complex IT or ground systems.

• Strong leadership, communication, and Government-facing skills.

• Professional or expert-level technical certification (e.g., AWS or Azure Architect certification).

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a technical or management discipline.

• PMP or equivalent program management certification.

• Cloud and container certifications (AWS, Azure, Kubernetes).

• Experience supporting Space Force or SSC ground systems.

• Background in logistics, DMSMS, and property management.

• Demonstrated experience managing 24/7 mission operations with defined service-level agreements.

• Experience with RMF, cybersecurity compliance, and classified environments.

Work Environment

• Primary work location is on-site at Kirtland AFB, Albuquerque, New Mexico.

• Standard business hours with on-call support as required to support mission operations.

• Travel up to 20% may be required.

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.