Title:
Project Manager, Instructional Systems Design
KBR is seeking a Project Manager for Instructional Systems Design (ISD) work supporting a government client in Orlando, FL. You will lead a team supporting analysis, curriculum design, and courseware development for trainers and simulators for surface vessels such as Littoral Combat Ships (LCS) and Frigates, equipment which interfaces with surface vessels, multi-platform systems, and potentially other Department of Defense (DoD) platforms or weapon systems. Your team will be part of and coordinate with a broader team which provides engineering, logistics management, and ISD support to DoD organizations developing trainers and simulators for military aircraft, unmanned aerial vehicles, naval surface vessels, and unmanned/semi-autonomous watercraft.
Role and Responsibilities:
Visits to the government client facilities in Orlando, FL may be required multiple times per month.
Travel to various client sites is expected approximately 8 times per year.
Most duties may be performed remotely, but occasional in-person meetings with government clients and the team will be encouraged to strengthen relationships.
Specific responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Lead a team of Instructional Systems Designers directly reporting to you.
Supervise, train, mentor, listen to, and support your team.
As new requirements emerge, hire new talent to satisfy those needs (job posting, interviewing, onboarding…).
Communicate with clients and other stakeholders about their requirements and your team’s progress toward meeting their objectives.
Manage cost, schedule, and performance of projects. Set milestones. Review technical progress and budgets.
Report progress to clients and KBR upper management.
Ensure completion of necessary functions to comply with contract requirements (deliverable formats, reports…).
Identify and develop opportunities for new business, either with existing clients or adjacent organizations.
Communicate client feedback to other managers and colleagues within KBR.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline such as instructional design, educational technology, or business
At least 10 years of Instructional Systems Design experience
Proficiency with military standards and processes related to training systems and curriculum development such as MIL-PRF-29612 and NAVEDTRA guidance
Eligibility for a DoD Secret Security Clearance
Comfort managing a diverse team that includes local and remote personnel
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to work and communicate well in a virtual/ remote environment
Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
Advanced degree such as MBA, Master of Instructional Design, or Master of Education
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI)
Proximity to Orlando, FL to enable collaboration via face-to-face meetings with government clients
Navy experience, ideally with surface platforms
Familiarity with simulators or other training systems
Familiarity with government contract processes
Contract requirements regarding education and experience will prevail.
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.
