Program Manager - Cost Analysis and IPM Support

About the role

KBR's National Security Solutions team provides engineering and advanced technology solutions to customers in the intelligence and national security communities. It is looking for a Program Manager (PM) for a contract focused on cost analysis and Integrated Program Management (IPM) support for Major Systems Acquisitions. The PM guides and supervises the team and acts as the main interface between the customers and the cost analysis/IPM team.

Key responsibilities

• Provide overall program management, guiding and supervising the team and serving as the primary interface between customers and the cost analysis/IPM team.
• Leverage extensive cost estimation and/or IPM experience to lead and mentor the team.
• Use strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with customers and resolve issues.

Required profile

• Active TS/SCI security clearance with a polygraph.
• Master's degree (or BS with three additional years of relevant cost experience) in Engineering, Physics, Operations Research, Cost Analysis, Mathematics, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or similar.
• 12+ years of experience in cost estimating and analysis or Integrated Performance Management (IPM), including cost estimating analysis support, improvements to cost estimating methods, IPM functions (policy, regulation, guidance, benchmarking, research), Earned Value Management (EVM) systems, integrated baseline reviews and schedule analysis.
• Over 5 years of experience in space systems-specific cost estimating or space systems-specific IPM.
• More than 8 years of program management, including personnel, execution and financial management of government contracts.
• Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.

Desired qualifications

• More than 10 years of program management focused on government programs, with at least 5 years managing government contracts of roughly 50 FTE.
• Experience managing a workforce split across multiple independent teams at multiple locations.

What we offer

• Benefits that could include 401K with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off or flexible work schedule.
• Career advancement through professional training and development.