Senior Acquisition Support Specialist

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KBRs National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security this position your work will have a profound impact on the countrys most critical role protecting our national security.

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.

This position is contingent upon contract award

KBR is seeking a Senior Acquisition Support Specialist to assist with the successful delivery of space person will play a crucial role in providing recommendations translating mission needs into operationally delivered end-to-end solutions through developing and coordinating documentation necessary for execution. Position is based in El Segundo CA and focuses on supporting the Hemisphere program. As part of this role the Lead will be collaborating closely with the Space Systems Commands (SSC) Combat Power (CP) Program Executive Office (PEO).

Key Responsibilities:

• Serves as primary financial and programmatic trusted advisor to Government Program/Project Managers regarding acquisition strategies schedules contracting budgeting and execution

• Delivers continuous proactive support to Government Program/Project Managers throughout full financial lifecycle and applying expertise ensuring compliance to all operating financial controls and adherence to regulations and policies

• Prepares periodic status reports; coordinates and executes periodic staff meetings and technical interchange meetings

• Develops acquisition plans schedules and executive program briefings

• Develops drafts and coordinates overarching planning and execution documents as prescribed by/tailored from DoDI 5000.02/Acquisition Framework and relevant DoD AF and local unit policies that pertain to rapid prototyping

• Provides technical and programmatic assessments of development contractor design/milestone reviews to assess progress risks and issuesincluding the ability to achieve mission requirements

• Provides program element coordination staffing and monitoring; advises and assists Government customers regarding funding commitments obligations and expenditures as well as drafting and supporting delivery of program funding documentation and monthly financial reports

Qualifications Required:

• Bachelors Degree in related field (i.e. program management accounting finance etc.)

• 12 years of applicable job experience

• Proficient with DoD Major Capability Acquisition System process Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System process Planning Programming Budget and Execution process and/or experience in the National Security Space and the Space Control mission area

• Highly knowledgeable in the fields of Air Force / Space Force contracting and financial management

• Prior program management or finance experience

• DoD TS/SCI eligibility is required to be considered for this position

Desired:

• Masters degree in related field (program management accounting finance) or MBA with 10 years of experience supporting DoD acquisition programs

• PMI PMP certification

• Experience with analyzing and aggregating large programmatic and financial data for program metrics to drive speed in agile acquisition processes

• Proficient in CCaR and MS Project software

• Prior source selection experience

Basic Compensation:

$150000 - $175000

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidates work location knowledge skills abilities and/or experience clearance level contract affordability 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. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus relocation benefits short term incentives long term incentives or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

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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