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Program Manager

KBR

Company websitekbr.com (KBR, opens in new tab)

Base salary $185,840  to $278,645

Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Washington, DC

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  • LocationWashington, DC
  • WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
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About this job

Title:

Program Manager

Program Summary:
KBR’s Product and Technology Solutions Division specializes in rapid prototyping and advanced technology solutions for directed energy, electronic warfare, and security applications. With expertise in electronic warfare systems, critical infrastructure protection, and product R&D, KBR delivers cutting-edge innovations to meet mission-critical needs. Backed by a global presence and a strong ethical framework, KBR collaborates closely with customers to develop secure, effective, and forward-thinking solutions.

Position is Contingent on Award of Contract.

Job Summary:

The Program Manager is responsible for the overall planning, execution, implementation, and sustainment of complex security system programs. The individual serves as the primary interface with government stakeholders and provides leadership for multidisciplinary teams while ensuring all contractual, technical, cost, schedule, and performance objectives are achieved. The Program Manager is responsible for maintaining program compliance, managing risk, directing project resources, and ensuring the successful delivery of mission-critical security solutions in support of government customers.

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Serve as the single focal point accountable for the quality of all FPTS services, projects, risks, personnel, activities and deliverables.
  • Brief FPTS services, activities, and deliverables to a wide range of individuals to include United States Government personnel up to Executive Service level.
  • Assure the right mix of management, technical, engineering, and maintenance personnel. Assure all personnel have the necessary qualifications, including training, security clearance, badging, and access privileges.
  • Manage and de-conflict multiple ongoing baseline support and technical tasks.
  • Lead the monthly PMR presentation to the Government.
  • Manage, control and report FPTS program costs.
  • Identify FPTS system dependencies or of non-FPTS systems dependent on FPTS systems. Document concerns and findings and present to the Government.
  • Communicate to the Government emerging trends and technologies in the information technology industry.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen. Active DoD Top Secret Security Clearance.
  • Bachelor’s degree in IT Management, Engineering, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
  • Current Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
  • Minimum of fifteen (15) years of experience implementing and sustaining complex security systems.
  • Demonstrated experience leading large technical programs, managing project execution, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, managing budgets and schedules, mitigating project risks, and ensuring successful delivery of mission-critical security system solutions.

Work Location: On-site support.

Compensation: $185,840.00 - $278,645.00. The salary range posted is for Washington, DC. The offered rate will be based on contract affordability, the selected candidate’s 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.

Benefits:

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include a 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. 

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

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 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.

Source: KBR on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)

Pay in context

This role's base floor ($185,840) is above 80% of the 62 Program & Project Management roles in Washington, DC listed on this site; 1 other lists the same floor. Their median floor is $151,661; the middle half runs from $130,432 to $169,820.

Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 7, 2026.

This range next to 6 other live KBR roles with the nearest advertised base floor
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This range next to 6 other live KBR roles with the nearest advertised base floor
RolePublished base
Program Manager (this listing)$185,840 - $278,645
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Same $100K to $400K scale as every card. All KBR roles · How to read the bar

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Employer-stated posting date
2026-08-18
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Location as the employer wrote it: Washington, District of Columbia

Compensation: $185,840.00 - $278,645.00. The salary range posted is for Washington, DC. The offered

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