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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We are a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers, and dreamers. But we all share one goal: to improve the world responsibly and safely.

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.

THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD.

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.

The Program Manager will oversee a workforce on the order of 800 personnel and manage an annual budget greater than $100M+ (multi ‑ hundred ‑ million ‑ dollar total contract value). The role serves as primary interface with the FAA Program Office and is accountable for program performance, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Core 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 (~$100M+ 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 appropriate for 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 (Mandatory)

• 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 $100M+ in safety ‑ critical or highly regulated environments (e.g., aviation, defense).

• 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 Qualifications

• 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 $500M+ 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).

Basic Compensation:

$228,400-$342,600. This range is for the Washington, D.C. area

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s working location, knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience 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 sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

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 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.​ Click here to learn more:

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.