KBR Careers · 18 hours ago
Portfolio Director NAVWAR Cyber Transformation
North Charleston, South Carolina
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
12+ years expKBR is a trusted partner delivering complex technical solutions to the U.S. Department of War. They are seeking a Portfolio Director to manage an advanced NAVWAR / NIWC Atlantic portfolio, focusing on technology innovation and cybersecurity. The role involves oversight of multiple programs, ensuring mission execution, financial performance, and customer satisfaction while driving long-term business growth.
Information Technology & Services
No H1B
Security Clearance Required
Responsibilities
Oversee and approve task planning, execution strategies, and delivery across multiple large programs or product lines
Establish strategic direction for functional teams and direct reports across the portfolio to balance mission priorities, schedules, and resources
Approve resource requirements, staffing plans, and effort estimates across the portfolio
Lead large, cross-functional teams through execution of program and process roadmaps, ensuring integration across technical, operational, and business dimensions
Maintain end-to-end responsibility for program data integration, including: Financial tracking and forecasting, Quality metrics, Schedule performance, Risk management
Analyze variances and critical paths; direct implementation of corrective actions to maintain cost, schedule, and performance commitments
Own Profit and Loss (P&L) of assigned programs
Balance customer expectations with internal business objectives and contractual commitments
Participate in and approve business planning activities, including Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and Strategic Plan (STRAP) development across multiple sites and teams
Partner closely with Business Unit leadership, Controllers, Business Development and Marketing organizations to: Shape new opportunities, Support capture efforts, Manage and control business execution
Ensure programs meet customer needs while achieving targeted financial and operational outcomes
Serve as a domain expert in program management processes and architectures
Integrate process rigor, quality standards, and execution discipline across the portfolio
Apply advanced estimation techniques, critical path analysis, and earned value management to balance resources, cost, schedule, and scope
Stay informed on program management trends, tools, and methodologies across industry and academia, applying best practices to portfolio execution
Act as a senior interface with NAVWAR and Defense Health stakeholders
Represent KBR’s program management organization as a trusted leader and advisor
Ensure consistent, transparent communication with customers and internal leadership
Qualification
Required
Active Secret clearance required. (TS/SCI eligibility preferred)
Bachelor's degree in a related program field
12+ years of directly related experience in program and portfolio management with increasing leadership responsibility
In lieu of formal education, Candidates with 20 years of directly related experience may be considered in accordance with contract requirements
Extensive experience managing large, complex DoD programs with financial accountability
Advanced knowledge of program cost and budget planning/control
Advanced knowledge of business concepts and accounting principles
Advanced knowledge of multi-site and multi-team program execution
Demonstrated ability to lead large functional and cross-functional teams
Strong understanding of overall business operations and associated costs
Preferred
Master's degree (M.S.) or MBA
Experience supporting NAVWAR / NIWC Atlantic or Military Health efforts
Cross-functional leadership experience spanning engineering, cyber, operations, and business
Benefits
401K plan with company match
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
AD&D
Flexible spending account
Disability
Paid time off
Flexible work schedule
Company
KBR Careers
At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that are helping governments and companies around the world take on the great challenges of our time.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Becky Sewell
Chief Training Officer (CTO)
Dana Dorsey
Sr. VP, Chief Financial Officer
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