KBR Careers · 10 hours ago
Field Operations Manager/Alternate Program Manager
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$150K/yr - $170K/yr
10+ years expKBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to customers in the intelligence and national security communities. The Field Operations Manager/Alternate Program Manager will act as the primary on-site liaison for the Government, managing field operations and ensuring compliance with programmatic guidelines.
Information Technology & Services
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Acts as the primary liaison for Government on day-to-day operations at C-SSE
Establishes and maintains relationships with key stakeholders, communicating progress, risks, and issues effectively
Responsible for programmatic guidelines set by the program manager and customer
Establishes unit objectives, work plans, schedules, and ensures resources are available for completion of projects and assignments
Solves unique and complex problems with broad impact on the business; requires conceptual and innovative thinking to develop solutions
Anticipates customer issues; recommends product, process, or service improvements. Solves unique and complex problems
Identifies internal or external business challenges and/or regulatory/ compliance issues; recommends business unit improvements
Responsible for all communication and actions required by field personnel in performance of the Speritus TO
Manages field operations resources; defines staffing levels and budgets
Mentors and advises field operations team members on projects with notable risk and complexity
Ensures quality of services and products delivered/provided by the field operations teams
Ensures field team compliance with all applicable contractual, legal, regulatory, and corporate guidance
Collaborates with the program manager to define program objectives, develop project plans, and allocate resources to meet business goals providing strategic direction, guidance, and support to ensure successful Task order execution
Contributes to Program Management Reviews (PMRs), produces status reports, and accomplishes contractor manpower reporting. Supports teleconferences and quarterly Technical Interchange Meetings with the customer
Contributes to proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budget and financial terms/conditions of contract
Supports contract transition
Qualification
Required
An active Top Secret security clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI is required
Bachelor's degree in engineering or science
10+ years of related experience
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent experience is required
Requires in-depth and/or breadth of expertise in satellite communications (SATCOM)/ telecommunications and broad knowledge of other disciplines within the program
Experience with Wideband Satellite Operations Centers (WSOCs) and RSSCs
Exhibits exceptional degree of ingenuity, creativity, and resourcefulness for problem solving and customer service
Ability to manage complex program requirements and team interactions with a diverse and distributed employee population in a restrictive contractual environment
Experience leading work teams in a continuous improvement environment with quality management tools, behaviors and practices
Effectively manages resources, schedules, budgets and makes technical business decisions
Understands and can apply risk management principles to day-to-day operations
Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly at all organizational levels, both written and oral
Strong negotiation skills with the ability to influence decisions and build strong relationships
Demonstrated management experience with increasing levels of leadership responsibility
Must have a valid passport and be willing to travel internationally, approximately 25-30%
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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