Portfolio Director NAVWAR Cyber Transformation

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Program Summary:

KBRs Mission Engineering Division delivers complex technical solutions and expert support to the U.S. Department of War specializing in modeling and simulation cyber transformation air vehicle mission integration and lifecycle support. As a trusted partner with a proven history in mission technology KBR collaborates closely with clients to develop innovative and effective solutions. With a strong ethical framework KBR prioritizes data security privacy and responsible information management to ensure mission success.

Job Summary:

KBR seeks a Portfolio Director to manage an advanced NAVWAR / NIWC Atlantic portfolio emphasizing emerging technology innovation and cybersecurity across enterprise Warfighter and Defense Health systems.

This role provides executive-level oversight across multiple programs and task orders balancing mission execution financial performance customer satisfaction and long-term business growth. The position is based in Charleston SC at KBRs new Charleston Facility.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Portfolio & Program Management Leadership

• Oversee and approve task planning execution strategies and delivery across multiple large programs or product lines.
• Establish strategic direction for functional teams and direct reports across the portfolio to balance mission priorities schedules and resources.
• Approve resource requirements staffing plans and effort estimates across the portfolio.
• Lead large cross-functional teams through execution of program and process roadmaps ensuring integration across technical operational and business dimensions.

Financial Schedule & Performance Accountability

• Maintain end-to-end responsibility for program data integration including:
  • Financial tracking and forecasting
  • Quality metrics
  • Schedule performance
  • Risk management
• Analyze variances and critical paths; direct implementation of corrective actions to maintain cost schedule and performance commitments.
• Own Profit and Loss (P&L) of assigned programs
• Balance customer expectations with internal business objectives and contractual commitments.

Business Planning & Growth Support

• Participate in and approve business planning activities including Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and Strategic Plan (STRAP) development across multiple sites and teams.
• Partner closely with Business Unit leadership Controllers Business Development and Marketing organizations to:
  • Shape new opportunities
  • Support capture efforts
  • Manage and control business execution
• Ensure programs meet customer needs while achieving targeted financial and operational outcomes.

Process Quality & PM Excellence

• Serve as a domain expert in program management processes and architectures
• Integrate process rigor quality standards and execution discipline across the portfolio.
• Apply advanced estimation techniques critical path analysis and earned value management to balance resources cost schedule and scope.
• Stay informed on program management trends tools and methodologies across industry and academia applying best practices to portfolio execution.

Stakeholder & Customer Engagement

• Act as a senior interface with NAVWAR and Defense Health stakeholders.
• Represent KBRs program management organization as a trusted leader and advisor.
• Ensure consistent transparent communication with customers and internal leadership.

Basic Qualifications:

• Clearance: Active Secret clearance required. (TS/SCI eligibility preferred).
• Bachelors degree in a related program field.
• 12 years of directly related experience in program and portfolio management with increasing leadership responsibility.
• In lieu of formal education Candidates with 20 years of directly related experience may be considered in accordance with contract requirements.
• Extensive experience managing large complex DoD programs with financial accountability.
• Advanced knowledge of:
  • Program cost and budget planning/control
  • Business concepts and accounting principles
  • Multi-site and multi-team program execution
• Demonstrated ability to lead large functional and cross-functional teams.
• Strong understanding of overall business operations and associated costs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree (M.S.) or MBA.
• Experience supporting NAVWAR / NIWC Atlantic or Military Health efforts
• Cross-functional leadership experience spanning engineering cyber operations and business.

Location:

Charleston South Carolina (Hybrid; local leadership presence required)

Benefits:

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include a 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.

Additional Compensation:

KBR may offer bonuses commissions or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus relocation benefits short-term incentives long-term incentives or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

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.