Project Manager

Title:

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.

Job Summary: KBR is seeking a Project Manager to oversee a diverse portfolio of programs, primarily focused on the acquisition of training systems and devices, while also supporting program offices for major platforms such as the C-130, F-35, and F-15. The Project Manager will provide technical and operational leadership for acquisition and sustainment projects, ensuring alignment with programmatic guidelines set by the program manager and customer. This role involves developing acquisition strategies, conducting market research, and managing the proposal process for training device acquisitions. The Project Manager will also coordinate efforts for aircraft modifications and upgrades, ensuring project requirements are well-defined and maintained.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Provide technical and operational leadership for acquisition and sustainment projects within programmatic guidelines.
• Develop acquisition strategies, conduct market research, and manage the proposal process for training device acquisitions.
• Facilitate AQ documentation and deliverables for ACAT I/II/III programs.
• Coordinate efforts for aircraft modifications and upgrades.
• Define, generate, and review project requirements documentation.
• Perform technical studies to refine project requirements.
• Monitor projects to ensure work scope, schedule, and budget are well-defined and maintained.
• Provide coordination between resource managers/supervisors and ensure all necessary reviews and approvals are received.
• Conduct performance/project analyses during phase-down to benefit future projects/missions/programs.
• Mentor and guide project teams within a discipline or job family.

Work Environment:

• Location: On-site
• Travel Requirements: 10% minimal travel.
• Working Hours: Standard 40 hours per week.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Management, Finance, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• 7 to 10 years of relevant experience with ACAT I/II/III programs.
• DoD/DAWIA Level II certification in Program Management.
• Current Secret clearance.

Desired Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Management, Finance, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• DoD Level I+ certification in Financial Management.
• DoD Level I+ certification in Life Cycle Logistics.

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.