Program Lead

Title:

Program Lead

KBR's 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.

The Program IPT Lead (Install) supports the CUxS installation Integrated Product Team (IPT), leading execution of system installation, site integration, and fielding activities. This includes oversight of installation engineering, site design, system configuration, and coordination across engineering, logistics, testing, and operational stakeholders to ensure systems are successfully integrated into real-world environments. Acting as a surrogate program manager, the IPT Lead is responsible for cost, schedule, and performance within the installation workstream-driving execution, managing risk, and ensuring alignment with program priorities. This role enables program leadership to delegate complex installation and integration efforts while maintaining visibility into progress, dependencies, and site-specific challenges.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead an integrated product team responsible for defined scope, deliverables, and execution outcomes.
• Manage cost, schedule, and performance in alignment with program plans, POA&Ms, and work breakdown structures.
• Coordinate activities across engineering, logistics, testing, training, and operational stakeholders.
• Monitor execution progress, identify risks or issues, and implement mitigation strategies as required.
• Provide regular status updates, insights, and recommendations to program leadership.
• Track and report action items resulting from meetings, reviews, and execution activities.
• Support disciplined execution under the oLSI model while enabling rapid response to changing priorities.

Basic Qualifications

• Clearance & Citizenship: Active/Current Top Secret. U.S. citizenship required.
• Education & Experience: Bachelor's in Business, Engineering, or related discipline & 3+ years of experience, OR Associate's degree & 7+ years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading IPTs or cross‑functional teams
• Program management or execution oversight experience
• Familiarity with managing cost, schedule, and performance tradeoffs

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 hours/week.

Compensation: $105,000-$157,000. The salary range posted is based on the national average. The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate's location, knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience, contract affordability, and in consideration of internal parity.

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 a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

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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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.