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MILES-Operations Program Manager-Contingency 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.
Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR! Program Summary KBR is seeking an Operations Program Manager to provide overall leadership, management, and operational oversight for a contract supporting multiple performance locations, with the primary duty station at Marine Corps Logistics Base (MCLB) Albany, Georgia. The Operations Program Manager serves as the senior contract representative responsible for ensuring successful contract execution, workforce management, operational performance, and customer satisfaction. This role oversees day-to-day operations across all contract locations, coordinates with government and contractor stakeholders, conducts program reviews and meetings, and ensures compliance with established policies, procedures, and contractual requirements. The position may require travel to supported sites to maintain effective program management and operational continuity.
Job Summary The Operations Program Manager is responsible for daily management and supervision of contract personnel and operational activities. Key responsibilities include assigning work, managing employee performance, approving direct labor hours, coordinating work orders and tasking, tracking and reporting program metrics, and preparing presentations and visual reports for leadership and government customers. The role requires strong leadership, team-building, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills, as well as proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. The successful candidate must be capable of conducting meetings with contractor personnel, management teams, and government representatives while working independently to ensure efficient and professional contract performance. Roles & Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary liaison between contract personnel and Government representatives, ensuring effective communication, issue resolution, and customer satisfaction.
- Direct and manage daily contract operations across multiple work centers and performance locations to ensure all contract requirements are met.
- Oversee overall contract performance, workforce management, and operational execution across maintenance, logistics, warehousing, engineering, calibration, optics, supply, and production functions.
- Supervise contractor personnel, assign tasks and work orders, approve direct labor hours, and manage workforce utilization.
- Track, validate, and report direct labor hours, ensuring labor charges accurately align with attendance records and contract requirements.
- Coordinate with finance personnel to resolve issues involving Job Order Numbers (JONs), cost codes, Cost Work Centers, NAVY ERP numbers, and McPalms data.
- Manage program budgets, personnel, resources, schedules, and performance metrics to support operational objectives.
- Prepare and deliver reports, presentations, staffing updates, metrics, and other contractual deliverables for Government leadership and the COR.
- Conduct meetings with Government customers, contract personnel, and company leadership to review performance and operational status.
- Oversee receiving, warehousing, distribution, inventory control, and maintenance-related operations.
- Ensure efficient warehouse layout, space utilization, material flow, and operational effectiveness.
- Implement and enforce operational policies, procedures, safety requirements, and best practices.
- Maintain records of employee licenses, certifications, training, qualification requirements, and safety compliance.
- Support employee onboarding activities, workforce movement, forklift/cart license processing, and administrative personnel actions.
- Monitor contract staffing levels and coordinate recruiting, onboarding, and retention efforts as needed.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, company policies, contractual requirements, and applicable Government directives.
- Utilize Microsoft Office and reporting tools to develop dashboards, metrics, presentations, and visual management products.
- Provide leadership for large, multi-disciplinary teams supporting depot maintenance, production, warehousing, and industrial operations.
- Travel to performance locations as required to support contract execution and operational oversight.
- Work additional hours when necessary to meet mission requirements and customer needs.
Basic Qualifications
- Minimum of eight (8) years of program, operations, or project management experience supporting large-scale depot maintenance, industrial operations, production environments, logistics operations, or warehousing activities.
- Demonstrated experience managing large teams of skilled trades personnel, technicians, logistics personnel, and support staff.
- Strong leadership, organizational, multitasking, and team-building capabilities.
- Experience managing direct labor reporting, workforce utilization, staffing, and operational performance metrics.
- Working knowledge of production operations, warehouse management processes, supply chain activities, and maintenance operations.
- Knowledge of OSHA regulations, workplace safety requirements, and industrial safety practices.
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to prepare reports, presentations, briefings, and visual management products for customers and leadership.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Strong attention to detail with demonstrated proofreading, document review, and quality control capabilities.
- Customer-focused mindset with the ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships.
- Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Tier 3 (T3) Security Clearance and Common Access Card (CAC).
- Ability to work onsite during normal working hours and additional hours as mission requirements dictate.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related discipline.
- Experience supporting U.S. Department of Defense, Marine Corps, Navy, Army, or other Federal Government contracts.
- Experience managing multi-site operations within depot maintenance, industrial production, logistics, or warehousing environments.
- Familiarity with NAVY ERP, McPalms, Job Order Numbers (JONs), Cost Work Centers, and Government labor reporting systems.
- Experience overseeing large maintenance and sustainment programs with geographically dispersed workforces.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including data analysis, reporting, dashboards, and workforce metrics.
- Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Visio, and Canva Professional.
- Experience developing executive-level presentations, operational dashboards, and performance reports.
- Lean, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, or warehouse optimization experience.
- PMP (Project Management Professional), Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), Lean Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt, or related professional certifications.
- Experience managing Government deliverables, staffing reports, performance metrics, and COR communications.
- Prior experience supporting depot-level maintenance, military logistics, warehousing, or industrial base operations.
Travel may be required to support manufacturing sites, suppliers, and customers. KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits including a 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, paid time off, flexible work schedules, and professional training and development opportunities.
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