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Title: Ground Task Order Project Manager Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security. Why Join Us? Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions. Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace. Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense. The Ground Support Task Order Project Manager is responsible for day-to-day execution of the Ground Support Task Order under the Hybrid Architecture and Development for Experimental Systems (HADES) IDIQ. This role serves as the Government-facing primary point of contact and is directly responsible and accountable for scope, cost, schedule, technical performance, security compliance, facilities, logistics, and operational ground system readiness in support of 24/7 multi-mission space operations at the Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation Support Complex (RSC), with primary focus on sustainment of existing capabilities and integration of evolving mission requirements. This position is contingent upon contract award Key Responsibilities Serve as the primary point of contact to the Government for the Ground Support Task Order, ensuring responsive, high-quality execution across contractor and subcontractor teams. Plan, manage, and execute the approved staffing plan, including full-time and matrixed personnel, to support high-tempo operations and on-call mission demands. Ensure personnel are appropriately trained, credentialed, and certified to support assigned missions. Support phase-in/phase-out activities associated with mission partners and work with the HADES PM to ensure appropriate staffing levels to maintain ground system operations, to include the need to surge, as requested by the Government customer. Provide integrated cost, schedule, and technical status reporting; identify risks and implement corrective actions as required. Manage procurement, logistics, sustainment, and lifecycle planning for ground systems, facilities, and infrastructure. Coordinate facility services including power resiliency, HVAC, furniture maintenance, network infrastructure, and space optimization. Ensure on-site hardware support during business hours and on-call support during non-business hours in accordance with response timelines. Required Qualifications Active DoD TS/SCI clearance with SAP eligibility. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline. Minimum of 10 years of experience managing technical programs in secure operational environments. Demonstrated experience with cost, schedule, and technical management in a Government contracting environment. Working knowledge of RMF, ATO/ATC/IATT, configuration management, cybersecurity, and property accountability. Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills. Desired Qualifications PMP, INCOSE, ITIL, or similar professional certification. Experience supporting SSC/SD, SDG, or SDX missions and RSC operations. Background in facilities modernization, power and HVAC resiliency, network operations, or COMSEC support. Familiarity with DevSecOps, cloud-based ground architectures, or digital engineering practices. Work Environment Primary work location is on-site at Kirtland AFB, Albuquerque, New Mexico. High-tempo, mission-focused environment supporting 24/7 operations. Travel up to 20% may be required in support of integration and program reviews. Ready to Make a Difference? If you’re excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let's shape the future 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. 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. KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World. KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. 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