Program Manager

Program Manager – Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! KBR is seeking a senior Program Manager to lead a nationwide, safety‑critical air traffic controller training program supporting the Federal Aviation Administration. This multi‑year program delivers continuous, year‑round training across 300+ locations nationwide, including the FAA Academy and field facilities, overseeing a workforce of approximately 800 personnel and managing an annual budget exceeding $100million. Responsibilities Provide end‑to‑end leadership for a nationwide training program delivering thousands of training events annually to over 2,000 trainees per year in support of the National Airspace System. Lead and coordinate distributed operations across 300+ training sites, including Academy‑based and field training activities. Manage and lead a large, geographically dispersed workforce (hundreds of active instructors and support staff at any time), ensuring consistent training quality and staffing readiness. Oversee program budget (~$100million annually), schedule, performance metrics, and risk management. Serve as primary liaison to FAA stakeholders, providing program reviews, performance reporting, and issue resolution. Establish and enforce Safety Management System (SMS) and Quality Assurance / Quality Control processes applicable to 24/7 safety‑critical training operations. Drive continuous improvement and modernization, including adoption of advanced simulation, digital training tools, and data‑driven performance management. Qualifications Required 15+ years of program management experience (or 20+ years with a bachelor’s degree) leading large, multi‑site programs with 500+ personnel and annual budgets on the order of $100million+ in safety‑critical or highly regulated environments. Master’s degree in business, management, aviation, or related field (or bachelor’s degree with additional experience as noted above). Project Management Professional (PMP) certification (active). Demonstrated success managing nationwide operations, complex stakeholder environments, and federal contracts. Proven experience implementing safety, quality, and compliance frameworks in mission‑critical programs. Preferred Direct experience with FAA, DOT, or air traffic operations/training programs. Familiarity with the National Airspace System (NAS) and controller training environments. Experience leading programs exceeding 1,000 personnel or $500million+ total value. Background in training modernization, simulation‑based training, or data‑driven performance improvement. Additional safety or quality certifications (e.g., SMS, ISO‑based quality systems). Compensation Basic Compensation: $228,400–$342,600 (Washington, D.C. area). Additional compensation may include bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation, such as sign‑on bonus, relocation benefits, short‑term or long‑term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance. Benefits KBR offers competitive lifestyle benefits, including a 401(k) plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, and flexible work schedule. Career advancement through professional training and development is also supported. Equal Opportunity Employer 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 under federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr