Program Manager

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This Position Is Contingent Upon Contract Award

KBR is seeking a Program Manager for the Mission IT Solutions Division (MITS), who will report to the MITS VP and lead the execution of strategic insider threat program that supports the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Primary objective will be the delivery of programmatic and technical services, all contractual requirements on cost and on schedule, while achieving all technical requirements and creating customer intimacy to support value creation strategies and actions. The individual will lead a cross-functional organization aligned to common program performance goals. This position is a supervisory role and will manage multiple direct reports supporting the programs.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage KBR personnel on day-to-day execution of program priorities.
• Prepare and submit input to timely contract deliverables, including Integrated Master Schedules, program status reports, financial information and general program management items.
• Utilize sound business judgement when making KBR-binding decisions.
• Cultivating customer relationships and intimacy to develop further opportunities within the customer community.
• Establishing a program organization that effectively addresses customer requirements and incorporates the necessary internal and external organizations.
• Collaborating with functional teams that help support the program and to meet program cost, schedule and technical performance objectives.
• Measuring and reporting program performance internally to company management and to customers.
• Delivering papers and presentations to customers, executive management and other program stakeholders.
• Providing thought leadership and expert consulting to customers to advance program objectives.
• Participating in the negotiation of contracts, contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditions.
• Development and adherence to master spend plans and schedules.
• Conducting thorough risk & opportunity management practices including identification, mitigation and realization.
• Coaching and supervising direct reports including their time and deliverables to the customer.
• Personnel management of the projects to include posting job reqs, interviewing, hiring and firing personnel.

As a leader, you always act with integrity, and the highest ethical standards characterize everything you do. You enable your team to achieve predictable and balanced results, while satisfying the needs of internal and external partners. You treat all people with respect, and you model personal growth and continuous development. You know how to build an inclusive environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. You develop trusted and valued customer relationships and communicate effectively, so that people throughout the organization feel engaged and connected to their work. You deliver excellence, strive for continuous improvement and respond vigorously to change. Requires a strong and reasonable personality to work with customers and industry partners.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in information technology, engineering, science, psychology, social science or related field from an accredited college or university.
• 12 years of related experience, OR a Master’s degree and 10 years of related experience.
• Active Top Secret Security Clearance with ability to obtain SCI.
• Related experience includes professional and/or military experience to include a background in supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers, performing as program manager planning, directing, executing, and controlling the development, test, integration, implementation and deployment of complex IT systems.
• 10 years of experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements as a program manager.
• 10 years of demonstrated success leading teams/and or organizations to achieve common goals.
• Experience in the development, integration, and implementation of user activity monitoring systems.
• Experience working directly with government customers on contracts in excess of $100M annually and managing relationships with commercial services vendors.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Program Management Professional (PgMP) certification.

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• DHS HQ work and leadership experience.
• Knowledge of insider threat applied counter intelligence expertise, user activity monitoring and user entity behavior analysis programs, process and procedures.
• Communication: The ability to manage communications with stakeholders through organized processes to ensure that program information is defined, collected, shared, understood, stored and retrieved in a manner that effectively meets program and stakeholder needs.
• Issue & Problem Resolution: The ability to identify and address program impacts through a systematic, proactive approach to issue and problem resolution that identifies, communicates, monitors, and promptly resolves conflicts across all levels of the program.
• Requirements: The ability to define, document, analyze, trace, prioritize, and confirm requirements throughout the entire program life cycle.
• Risk & Opportunity: The ability to address program uncertainty through an organized and analytical forward-looking approach that identifies risks and opportunities, determines appropriate handling plans, and manages, controls, and communicates risks and opportunities throughout the lifecycle of the program.

CORE SKILLS:

• Working knowledge of core insider threat / cyber security disciplines.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated, self-starter.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to function in a dynamic environment with changing requirements and priorities.

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.

At KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, 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 more inclusive and diverse company. That commitment is central to our team of teams philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient, and safer.

INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY AT KBR:

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.