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Job Title: Deputy Program Manager
Company Name: KBR
Location: Washington, DC United States
Position Type: Full Time
Post Date: 05/29/2026
Expire Date: 06/28/2026
Job Categories: Engineering, Government and Policy, Information Technology
Job Description
Deputy Program Manager

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Deputy Program Manager

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

Around here, we define the future.

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.

THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD

KBR is looking for a Deputy Program Manager (DPM) to support a contract supporting the United States Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT). The DOT has long led efforts to research, develop, and evaluate transportation technologies. The U.S. DOT has strongly supported adopting and using new and innovative technologiesknown as intelligent transportation systems (ITS). The ITS Joint Program Office (JPO)1 and modal partners have been a crucial component of this effort by fostering pioneering research and development in technology (RD&T) and evaluating each generation of ITS2.

These efforts have enhanced the safety, efficiency, and accessibility of surface transportation for almost three decades. This work helps save lives, improve access and mobility, and increase economic productivity. The ITS JPO collaborates across modal administrations to coordinate and plan the U.S. DOTs multimodal ITS technology research program, working toward improving transportation safety, mobility, and efficiency and enhancing productivity through the integration of innovative technologies into the nations transportation system.

The Deputy Program Manager (DPM) shall be responsible for assisting the Program Executive (PE) with overall management of the base contract, including quality assurance for all products delivered to the Government and availability of resources to complete all Task Orders. Lead the management and multi-modal ITS technical direction of contract activities. Assist the Program Executive in monitoring contract performance with respect to quality of the deliverables, project milestones and project expenditures. Give direction to contractor personnel which will ensure that actions taken and recommendations made are in accordance with the ITS JPO goals and objectives and that such activities fit within the scope of base contract. Ensure that contractor personnel are kept abreast of emerging ITS and related technologies that could impact the ITS JPOs technical support requirements. Must have a full knowledge and understanding of multi-modal ITS technologies and have worked with all aspects of the ITS program life cycle. Thoroughly familiar with multi-modal ITS concepts, practices, and procedures and have been involved in state-of-theart ITS programs. Thoroughly familiar with the ITS JPOs Strategic Plan. Rely on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Perform a variety of complex tasks. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.

Qualifications:

The DPM shall have:

Demonstrated experience of excellent verbal, presentation, and writing skills.

10 years of experience in Program Management.

Proven leadership skills with a collaborative management style that will facilitate interaction with supervisors, colleagues, customers and corporate partners.

A BA/BS degree.

An active Project Managers Professional (PMP) certification.

Requires US citizenship or permanent residency

Basic Compensation:

Jobs on this contract range from$157,600 - $236,800. Pay range is specific to the Washington, DC area.

The offered rate will be based on the position, contract affordability, the selected candidates working location, knowledge, skills, abilities, 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.Additionalcompensation may be in the form of sign on bonus,relocationbenefits, 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 an ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of teams 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.

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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 teams 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.

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