Program Manager (On-Site)
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Program Manager (On-Site)Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!
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KBR is seeking a Program Manager to lead program management and R&D project management in support of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency at Kirtland Airforce Base. The Program Manager will also perform tasking under instrumentation and R&D 50% of the time while performing program management and resource management the other 50% of the time. The Program Manager will report directly to KBR Sr Program Management and perform as the point of contact for the DTRA instrumentation group for R&D projects and support operations for Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear and high-yield Explosives (CBRNE) testing. Candidate will have a broad knowledge across several engineering and science disciplines with strength in one or more areas of CBRNE and an understanding of project management under DoD government contracts with extensive personnel and resource management to include leading a team of technicians engineers and scientists.
This position requires DoD SECRET Security Clearance
***Must be a U.S. Citizen***
**Up to 25% travel possible**
Typical duties include:
- Responsible for direct management of the Operations Management and R&D staff.
- Organizes project and task workloads and selects individuals most qualified for assignments on specific projects.
- Acts as primary liaison between Operations R&D and other functional groups and resolves any issues regarding program planning.
- Responsible for the employment training motivation and discipline of assigned employees.
- Establishes and maintains contract budget.
- Directly manages exempt and nonexempt level employees and operations managers.
- Leads instrumentation planning calibration fielding and testing.
- Engage in and support R&D projects performing necessary work to keep R&D projects on track during heavy testing periods.
- Oversee all program R&D projects related to Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear and high Explosives (CBRNE) instrumentation development and integration into Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) testing
- Develop and deliver technical presentations to DTRA with assistance from technical team members
- Develops and delivers contract performance reports and presentations to the DTRA customer to include CDRLs CPAR self-assessments and Program Management Reviews.
- Identify and involve appropriate reach-back skills within KBR as project needs arise.
Required Skills and Abilities:
- US Citizenship
- Ability to acquire a minimum of Secret DoD clearance
- Strong communications skills
- Strong presentation development and presentation skills (weekly presentations to customers)
- Degree in science or an engineering discipline
- Experience on highly technical R&D projects
- DoD contracting experience
Preferred Skills and Abilities:
- Software development or engineering experience tied in with hardware application
- Extensive knowledge in CBRNE instrumentation technology and methodologies
- Active Secret or Top Secret DoD clearance
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelors degree in engineering science or equivalent experience.
- 10 years experience in technical program planning and implementation contract interpretation budget development and administration of government projects
- 20 years equivalent experience in lieu of degree
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Masters degree in engineering science or related field.
- 10 years experience in R&D directly related to CBRNE
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 teams philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong Connect and Grow. We Deliver 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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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 teams 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.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
