Acquisition Program Manager

KBR is seeking an Acquisition Program Manager in Ft. Washington MD.

Why Join Us

• Innovative Projects: KBRs 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.

Work Environment:

• Location: Onsite

• Travel Requirements: Minimal 20% or less

• Working Hours: Standard

Responsibilities:

KBR seeks an Acquisition Program Manager to support the SAF/OC/CDM/CCSO with a full range of contract administration tasks in support of its cybersecurity portfolio. The Secretary of the Air Force Concepts Development and Management Office (SAF/CDM) Cyber Capabilities Support Office (CCSO) is a research and development (R&D) driven technology and development and operational support activity under the cognizance of the United States Air Force (USAF). CCSO develops solutions to hard problems in order to facilitate national success in the Offensive Cyber Operations (OCO) domain. By utilizing a unique blend of technology intelligence and operations subject matter experts (SMEs) in a quick reaction capability (QRC) environment CCSO develops focused capabilities to enable the achievement of Combatant Command (COCOM) mission objectives across all phases of combat.

Responsibilities:

The Secretary of the Air Force Concepts Development and Management Office (SAF/CDM) Cyber Capabilities Support Office (CCSO) is a research and development (R&D) driven technology and development and operational support activity under the cognizance of the United States Air Force (USAF). CCSO develops solutions to hard problems in order to facilitate national success in the Offensive Cyber Operations (OCO) domain. By utilizing a unique blend of technology intelligence and operations subject matter experts (SMEs) in a quick reaction capability (QRC) environment CCSO develops focused capabilities to enable the achievement of Combatant Command (COCOM) mission objectives across all phases of combat. The Acquisition Program Manager supports CCSO across its cyber capabilities portfolio with a full range of project management tasks in coordination with government program managers to include procurement financial management and planning systems engineering production security contracting and logistics for existing and future programs. The Acquisition Program Manager shall support and advise on development and maintenance of all project documentation and coordination of documentation between functional organizations inside and outside SAF/OC. Per PWS section 1.3.1.1 Project Management/Acquisition Support and section and 1.3.2 Acquisition Project Support-Cyber specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide expertise with DoD systems and non-systems full life cycle program management support to include but not limited to: acquisition strategy development requirement documentation development project management documentation and reports stakeholder management monitoring of cost performance and schedule and DoD risk management techniques.

• Draft documentation (e.g. acquisition plans requirements approval documents justification and approvals statement of objectives/statement of work/performance work statements quality contract data requirements list assurance plans etc.); presentation materials (e.g. early strategy and issues sessions acquisition strategy panel briefings etc.); and prepare and coordinate within SAF/OC staff summary packages to support acquisition milestone coordination and decisions (RR #18).

• Support risk management and process improvement by developing risk mitigation strategies recommended courses of action and documentation (RR# 19).

• Support development of program execution briefings and contract review briefings.

• Participate as an acquisition SME in internal and external SAF/OC meetings. The contractor shall develop and coordinate responses to internal and external program inquiries.

• Support development of Program Element Monitor (PEM) briefings staffer briefs and recommend to the Government language for annual Congressional Justifications Books.

• Work with other functional areas including financial management on PEM related activities (e.g. tracking monitoring and reporting of program element execution contract actions unfunded requirements and necessary program metrics).

• Develop and deliver program execution briefings and contract review briefings. Develop advise on and maintain all project documentation.

• Conduct ongoing risk management issue resolution and process improvements on projects assigned.

• Provide ongoing project execution oversight and leadership to include schedule development and monitoring; technical development prioritization goal setting and monitoring; technical execution performance monitoring and assessment; resource monitoring and assessment; technical integration planning scheduling and implementation; test planning scheduling coordination implementation and oversight; risk and issue identification and mitigation; and financial execution monitoring.

• Plan coordinate and execute regular ongoing Sprint Reviews and Project Reviews for projects assigned. Evaluate and communicate project progress in writing in briefings and in discussions with Government Program Managers other CDM personnel and leadership (RR# 26).

• Anticipate and comprehend technical issues related to cyber capability efforts and work with appropriate team members to resolve.

• Develop and oversee improvements to the capability roadmap to include: new features functionality and integration points.

• Support transition efforts to effectively deliver operations-ready capabilities. Transition support shall include coordination of site deliveries and installations guidance and oversight of developer deliveries and support transition engagements to include life cycle sustainment planning for transition.

Required:

• MA/MS Degree Minimum of fifteen (15) years of work-related experience.

• Of those 15 years a minimum of ten (10) years conducting DoD acquisition program management.

• A recognized expert in their area of expertise.

• Must have an active TS/SCI clearance

Compensation: Salary for this role in the DC area is up to $165K.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

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.