Job Description

Title:

Deputy Project Manager

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.

KBR is seeking a Deputy PM (Project Manager) to assist in programmatic and logistical requirements across our PNT and EW portfolios. This role supports the site director, project leads, and engineers directly. This position requires strong organizational and communication skills. This position may require direct on-site work with government customers or partial on-site work at our Aberdeen Proving Ground office. Some hybrid work may be available.

• Lead weekly meetings and status updates with various customers
• Prepare contract deliverables such as Monthly Status Reports, Final Reports, and travel authorization requests

• Understand DoW acquisition, contracts and travel legal requirements
• Plan and lead procurement activities
• Assess project directions given by project leads and manage teams priorities based on contractual and timeline requirements
• Ensure alignment between government customers and KBR project leads
• Assist in office logistical challenges including equipment inventory tracking and equipment shipping requirements
• Support final technical reviews and finalize customer deliverables prior to delivery

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or related field
• Experience running multiple DoW projects and small teams
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoW security clearance

Desired Qualifications:

• PMP or related Project Management certification
• Experience leading testing activities
• Experience with DoW acquisition and/or compliance regulations
• Experience with risk management frameworks
• Technical background supporting EW and/or PNT projects
• Experience supporting DoW programs, laboratory R&D, and/or operational prototyping efforts
• Active U.S. DoW security clearance

Basic Compensation: $130,000 - $158,000 (For Maryland Only)
The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

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.