Program Manager

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Program Manager

At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.

Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions.

Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact.

Candidates who join KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment.

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THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD

THIS POSITION WILL BE LOCATED ONSITE IN DAYTON, OHIO

Are you a dynamic Program Manager with experience in life sciences research? Join KBR - we do things that matter. We seek a highly effective Program Manager to support a Government customer...

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and support all aspects of program and project execution, including acquisition planning, proposal development, financial management, cost analysis, resource utilization, scheduling, documentation, and contract administration.

• Develop and implement strategies to achieve program objectives within established cost, schedule, technical, quality, and performance requirements.

• Prepare, track, and analyze budgets, expenditures, revenue projections, and financial performance to support informed decision-making and ensure adequate funding availability.

• Incorporate contractual changes into program controls, maintain cost and schedule baselines, and ensure timely completion of contract deliverables.

• Support Government Program Managers and CORs by providing program integration, progress tracking, performance reporting, workforce planning, and recommendations for requirement changes.

• Conduct all aspects of contract personnel management, including hiring, onboarding, performance management, leave administration, work schedules, conflict resolution, and disciplinary actions.

• Coordinate personnel travel, research participant compensation, and other administrative activities in collaboration with government stakeholders.

• Ensure excellence in executing and supporting research operations, including database management, study tracking, security compliance, protocol documentation, and progress reporting.

• Assist contract personnel as needed with tasks related to Institutional Review Boards (IRB) and/or Institutional Animal Care and Use Committees (IACUC), such as protocol amendments, compliance activities, and study progress reports.

• Monitor study and project performance, identify risks and issues, develop mitigation strategies, and implement process improvements to support successful outcomes.

• Provide oversight of human subject research activities, participant panels, and associated processes while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and guidance.

• Proactively identify and resolve operational, programmatic, and personnel challenges affecting research and mission objectives, ensuring effective communication and stakeholder coordination.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of a master's degree in health-related field with 5 + years of research experience (PhD preferred)

• 5-7 years of experience as a Contract Program Manager for a Government organization engaged in human subjects and/or animal research with an annual budget of at least $3 million.

• 5+ years of experience directly managing at least 35 full-time, on-site contractors engaged in research in U.S. military or Government facilities.

• Demonstrated experience in consultant and vendor sub-contracting establishment.

• Functional knowledge of Federal regulations on research with human subjects and/or animals.

• Secret security clearance required

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 an 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 Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits, including 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, and flexible work schedules. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

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 an 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 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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Belong, Connect and Grow at KBRAt 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.