Principal Program Operations Specialist

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KBRs National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security this position your work will have a profound impact on the countrys most critical role protecting our national security.

Why Join Us

• Innovative Projects: KBRs 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.

KBR is seeking a Principal Program Operations Specialist to provide advanced operational analytical and coordination support across National Security Solutions (NSS) programs. This role supports both preaward and postaward activities partnering closely with Operations Program Management Growth and Finance to ensure continuity from proposal development through contract execution.

The Principal Program Operations Specialist operates with a high degree of independence applying judgment and experience to solve complex problems support program readiness and drive execution excellence across multiple efforts

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide seniorlevel operational support to approved Bid & Proposal (B&P) efforts including:
  • Supporting capture and proposal teams through planning analysis and execution activities
  • Coordinating schedules deliverables and crossfunctional inputs
  • Developing and maintaining proposal artifacts analyses and supporting documentation
• Transition seamlessly into direct program execution support postaward including:
  • Operational planning and execution support
  • Tracking program performance metrics risks issues and actions
  • Supporting program transition startup and steadystate operations
• Serve as a trusted partner to Operations and Program leadership providing insight analysis and recommendations to support decisionmaking
• Coordinate across Operations Growth Finance and Program Management teams to ensure alignment on priorities resources and execution timelines
• Develop and improve operational processes tools and documentation to enhance program effectiveness
• Prepare briefings reports and materials for senior leadership reviews

Work Environment:

• Location: On-site; Chantilly VA
• Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-20%
• Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications Required:

• Education: Bachelors degree in Business Operations Engineering or related field
• Security Clearance: Must have an active TS/SCI with polygraph
• Experience: Significant experience supporting government programs operations or proposal efforts
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently and manage complex workstreams
• Strong analytical problemsolving and communication skills
• Experience working across preaward (B&P) and postaward program environments
• Ability to collaborate effectively with senior stakeholders across multiple functions

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting B&P capture or pursuit activities
• Experience transitioning from proposal support into direct program execution
• Familiarity with federal contracting environments

Ready to Make a Difference

If youre 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. Lets shape the future together.

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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.