Senior Program Manager

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Senior 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.

Job Summary:

KBR is seeking a senior Program Management SME to join a team of program managers, engineers, logisticians, and operators supporting a diverse portfolio of programs including but not limited to the Joint Simulation Environment (JSE), MH-139, HH-60, C-130, and Legacy Simulators.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for technical/operational leadership of acquisition and sustainment projects/missions within the programmatic guidelines set by the program manager and customer.
• Will be instrumental in the development of acquisition strategy, market research, justification and approval decisions, and proposal process associated with device and platform acquisitions.
• Will work with program offices to facilitate AQ documentation and deliverables for ACAT I/II/II programs.
• Will also coordinate necessary efforts for aircraft modifications and upgrades. Defines, generates, and reviews project requirements documentation.
• Performs technical studies to refine project requirements. Monitors project to ensure work scope, schedule, and budget are well defined and maintained.
• Provides coordination between resource managers/supervisors and ensures all necessary reviews and approvals are received.
• May conduct performance/project analyses during phase-down to benefit future/other projects/missions/programs. Incumbents have professional experience before moving into this project role. Interprets internal (Business Unit) or external business (Industry) issues and recommends best practices.
• Solves complex problems; takes a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions. Works independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations. May mentor/run project teams within a discipline or job family.
• Requires depth and/or breadth of expertise in specialized discipline. Interprets internal/external customer challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services based on industry knowledge.
• Has expertise in DOD, Agency, and/or industry standards and engineering requirements, advises colleagues on interpretation of standards within the context of Group’s contract objectives.
• May advise multi-disciplinary teams or run projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity.
• Guides others to solve complex problems; uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgement and identify innovative solutions. Impacts the achievement of customer, operational, project or service objectives; work is guided by broad Unit/Division/Department policies.
• Communicates difficult concepts and negotiates with others to influence decisions.

Work Environment:

• Location: On-site
• Travel Requirements: Minimal
• Working Hours: Standard

Required Qualifications:

• Active Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum of 15 years of directly related work technical experience
• DoD/DAWIA Level II (leaning to ‘advanced’ on the new “Practitioner/Advanced classification spectrum”) certification in Program Management

Desired Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI
• DoD Level I+ Life Cycle Logistics

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.

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