TACOM RRAD CSO: Senior Project Manager (Contingency)

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Program Summary

KBR Government Solutions delivers full life cycle professional and technical solutions that improve operational readiness and drive innovation. Our solutions help ensure mission success on land, air, sea, space and cyberspace for the Department of Defense, intelligence community, NASA, and other federal agencies. KBR’s areas of expertise include engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity.

KBR manages a contract to provide a skilled and dedicated contractor workforce in support of TACOM’s mission at RRAD, Anniston Army Depot (ANAD), Sierra Army Depot (SIAD), and Watervliet Arsenal (WVA). 

Job Summary

KBR is seeking a Sr. Program Manager to join our team in Red River Army Depot, Texarkana, TX. The Sr. Program Manager (PM) serves as the Lead KBR Manager at RRAD, and single overall manager and the point of contact for all contractor operations and management functions at all four (4) project locations CONUS and TDY missions OCONUS.

This position is located at US Army TACOM Red River Army Depot (RRAD) Texarkana, TX.

This position reports to the Army and Strategic Programs Director of Operations. 

Roles and Responsibilities

The Sr. Program Manager will:

• Be responsible for:

  • Ensuring employees (prime and sub-contracted) at all sites adhere to KBR’s policies and procedures including Health Safety, and Environmental compliance. Lead, promote, and ensure strong safety culture by incorporating and enforcing KBR’s Zero Harm values.

  • Program monitoring and reporting to business unit leadership and the customer at each site, including the use of tools such as organizational charts, staffing curves, performance metrics, and dashboards, both in SharePoint, and by other means. 

  • Execution of work as required by the PWS, to the specifications determined by the US Government. 

  • Execution of the program within budget and costs are strictly managed

  • Ensures compliance with ISO 9001:2015 standards as they pertain to the entire program.

  • Management and administration of KBR’s management operating systems, including KBR Performance Excellence (KPEX)

• Manage the workforce:

  • Lead and manage a Union/Non-Union workforce of ~1200 FTEs

  • Manage a subcontract workforce with which augments the KBR workforce

  • Ensuring all sites are staffed as required, manage retention, recognition, and employee incentive programs

  • Mobilization and demobilization transitions

  • Administration of a training program and training records management to ensure workforce meets all job requirements as specified by both KBR and the USG

• Develops and maintains a strong effective relationship with the customer acting as primary interface for administration of the contract.

• Participates in planning processes with customer providing input on matters related to the responsibility inherent in the contract.

• Manages complex deliverable, production, and staffing schedules

• Ensures submission of required reports and CDRL reports to the customer and receives required reports from site managers and program management staff.

• Manages the process of compiling, analyzing and interpreting statistical data related to contract operations and initiates and manages corrective actions.

• Ensures audits are performed at the site level to ensure all policies procedures and quality safety and environmental standards are followed.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain local base access.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a favorable Common Access Card (CAC) issuance.

• Possesses a valid state motor vehicle license and valid US Passport.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics Management, Production Management, Operations Management, or Business Management or engineering field (e.g. Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Electrical Engineering). Applicable specialized military or military contracting experience can be used in lieu of formal post high school education on a one-to-one basis.

• 12 Years of experience in a related field with 7 years in a management or supervisory capacity.

• Required to obtain and maintain SECRET Clearance (Current or Prior).

• Demonstrated experience managing program annual operating budget in excess of $400M/year.

• Must be able / willing to deploy CONUS/OCONUS in support of the contract.

• This role requires proficiency in the Microsoft suite of products.

• This is not a remote position. Must be in-person at RRAD Texarkana, TX in support of the contract during work-hours.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand - between 1 to 2 hours per day.

• Must be able to walk - between 1 to 2 hours per day.

• Must be able to Lift - up to 35 lbs periodically.

• Must be able to occasionally work outside and in non-climate-controlled environments.   

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous successful performance managing large DoD contracts, and Firm Fixed Price contracts.

• PMP Certification highly preferred.

• Training and experience using AI and other business intelligence tools.

• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.

• Prior training and certification with experience using Logistics Modernization Program (LMP).

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.