Director of Explosives Manufacturing

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex energetics manufacturing programs from initiation through completion
• Oversee energetics plant scale-up and manage program scope, schedule, budget, and risk
• Serve as the primary point of contact for communications with customers and key stakeholders
• Coordinate with R&D teams to ensure a proper business case for new product development
• Develop detailed metrics and shop floor goals to meet IBP/QBR forecasts
• Lead and mentor cross-functional teams across engineering, operations, finance, and supply chain
• Oversee program financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control
• Support proposal development, capture activities, and long-range program growth strategies

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 15+ years of experience managing energetic explosives manufacturing facilities or plants
• Experience with HMX and/or RDX production operations
• Experience managing rolling 12-18 month production schedules for pricing and financial forecasting
• Knowledge of defense industry regulations, including ITAR, DFARS, and FAR
• Experience in Cost Account Management (CAM) or Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)
• Demonstrated experience managing large, complex programs within a defense or government contracting environment
• Authorization to work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field
• PMP or equivalent project management certification
• Experience scaling up New Molecule Energetics
• Experience supporting capture, proposal development, or program growth initiatives
• Strong executive-level communication and presentation skills

Benefits

• 401K plan with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and AD&D
• Flexible spending accounts
• Disability coverage
• Paid time off
• Professional training and development opportunities

About the Company

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.