Defense Deputy Program Manager

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Defense Deputy Program Manager At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.

Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions.

Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact.

Candidates who join KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment.

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Program Summary

KBR's KAS program division provides critical engineering, quality assurance, and supply chain management services to Honeywell Aerospace and its global network. Key offerings include First Article Inspections, Source Inspections, Supplier Performance Management, and Quality Engineering. Certified to ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D, KAS ensures compliance, process improvement, and timely delivery through expert project managers and supply chain specialists. KBR is recognized as Honeywell’s #1 rated vendor, demonstrating its commitment to excellence in the aerospace sector. KAS is a part of KBR's Integrated Solutions & Services (IS&S) organization.

Job Summary

As a Deputy Program Manager (DPM) at a Tier 1 defense manufacturing facility, you will split your time supporting two distinct defense programs, partnering directly with the respective Program Manager to oversee execution, financial performance, and schedule adherence. In this cross-functional role, you will act as a process operational driver, leveraging SAP MRP systems to data mine, extract, and analyze critical program data for both portfolios. Your ability to balance competing priorities and transform raw system data into actionable insights will ensure milestones are met on time and within budget.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Work with matrixed organization to resolve production issues, ensure material availability / accountability and support on-time delivery to contract requirements
• Track Repairs turn-around and communicate status
• Supports reviews and documentation of Purchase Order (PO’s) modifications, Scopes of Requirements (SORs), FAR/DFAR regulations, Purchase Order Quality Requirements (QNotes) to ensure compliance alignment
• Support Request for Proposals (RFPs) strategy, pricing and negotiations as required
• Works with financial organization to status leadership on budgets against actual performance, estimates at completion (EAC) explaining variance and corrective actions
• Aids in developing and implementing strategies to achieve program objectives with cost, schedule, delivery activities
• Take initiative to identify process improvement opportunities for execution efficiencies
• Drive accountability and achieve on time deliver (OTD) to customer
• Steps in when the Lead PM is unavailable to facilitate meetings both in internally and externally with the customer
• Support Program Mangers maintaining accurate records of contract data and deliverables
• Communicates ideas, anticipates potential objections, and persuades others to influence decisions
• Any other ad-hoc tasks as assigned by Program Manager

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related technical fields
• Requires 4-7 years of relevant work history in program management, subcontracts, or operations within aerospace or defense manufacturing sector
• Software skills: SAP data mining, Microsoft Excel VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables, PowerPoint presentation creation, TEAMS
• Regulatory & Compliance Proficiency: Working knowledge of FAR / DFARS, AS9100 and defense engineering standards with technical aptitude to read engineering drawings
• Ability to facilitate meetings with customer in case PM is not available
• Ability to both take direction and provide direction in a matrixed organization
• Ability to build business relationships enabling a cohesive team focus to accomplish execution of requirements
• Leadership

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree or other advanced degree in a related field
• Six Sigma (black or green) certification
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or other recognized program management certification
• Demonstrated experience leading complex programs in a defense or aerospace manufacturing environment

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