Deputy Program Manager

KBR
Chantilly, Loudoun County, VA
Title:
Deputy Program Manager

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

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.
This is a contingent position based upon contract award anticipated in June 2027

KBR is seeking a highly motivated and career- oriented Deputy Program Manager to join our team supporting a government client with locations in the Northern Virginia Area.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Fully coordinate and collaborate on all tasks, activities, requirements and issues as they pertain to the support of the Customer
  • Identify issues and adapt program plans according to the Customer feedback on program cost, performance, quality, schedule and risk.
  • Develop plans and schedules, and define and document the implementation of requirements
  • Use established program management procedures to monitor cost, schedule, inventory, and performance; assess variances of the plan and take necessary corrective action.
  • Review and clarify contract requirements as they are dispensed from the requirements management tool, and propose cleared, qualified personnel to expeditiously fulfill the requirements
  • Identify potential downstream issues that may negatively affect meeting requirements and provide recommendations to mitigate negative impacts
  • Manage customer expectations with proactive, consistent and transparent communication.
  • Ensure continuity of support with contractor personnel changes and approving of staffing alignments /allocations
  • Interface with the CO, COTR and Government leadership on behalf of the PM, as required
  • Manage and implement the PMP
  • Oversee the Contractor's Environmental, Health and Safety functions, ensuring that all safe work practices are being followed
  • Oversee the coordination of work priorities and monitoring of methods, procedures and programs
  • Oversee the monitoring and inspecting of maintenance, repair and service operations for quality control and contract compliance
Qualifications

Required:
  • Clearance Requirement: TS/SCI with polygraph
  • Must be a US Citizen
  • 5 years or program management experience with large, complex requirements associated with operations and sustainment functions
  • Bachelor's degree in Facility Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or similar
  • Personnel management experience with excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Proficient knowledge and experience in the use of project management concepts to manage items including, but not limited to: project schedule, scope, cost, risk, and deliverables and related metrics
  • Familiarity and willingness to manage a 24/7/365 operational environment
  • Highly effective organizational, interpersonal, communication, and group leadership skills
  • Ability to reliably operate in a complex and changing environment, demonstrating solid independent judgment
  • Ability to interpret, capture, and manage customer requirements and expectations
  • Experience managing facility management, operations, and sustainment projects.
Desired:
  • PMP or equivalent, certifications in quality control or assurance, experience with managing secure facilities.
  • Management experience with P&L responsibility
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.

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.
Posted 2026-03-18

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